4687-00. Tanya Woo
Record Group
Identifier: 4687-00
A fifth generation Seattleite, Tanya Woo was part of a Chinese-American family that first came to the city in 1887. She grew up on Beacon Hill and earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Washington. Woo was involved in the redevelopment of the Louisa Hotel and volunteered for the Chinatown-International District Community Watch. In 2023, she ran for the District 2 seat on City Council but was defeated by Tammy Morales. When Teresa Mosqueda resigned from Position 8 in January 2024 after being elected to King County Council, Woo was appointed to fill the seat until the next election. She was defeated in November 2024 by Alexis Mercedes Rinck.
Creator:
Woo, Tanya
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Tanya Woo Subject Files
Series
Identifier: 4697-02
Abstract
Records from Tanya Woo's office during her time serving on Seattle City Council.
Dates:
2022-2024; Majority of material found within 2024
Tanya Woo Office Electronic Correspondence
Series
Identifier: 4697-01
Abstract
Email correspondence from Councilmember Tanya Woo and staff.
Dates:
2024-01-23 to 2024-12-02