Housing, Health, Human Services, Education, and Libraries Committee Records
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence, memoranda, agendas, and staff reports related to social service, education, and library issues. From 1994 to 1996 the committee was titled Health, Human Services, Education and Libraries; from 1996 to 1997 it was Health, Housing, Human Services, Education and Libraries.
Dates
- Creation: 1994-1997
Creator
- Chow, Cheryl (Person)
- Seattle (Wash.). City Clerk (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Biographical Note
Cheryl Chow was elected to City Council for the term beginning January 1, 1990. She unseated long time incumbent City Councilmember Jeanette Williams. During her first term, Chow chaired the Parks and Public Grounds Committee (1990-1993). During her second term, she chaired the Health, Housing, Human Services, Education and Libraries Committee (1994-1997). In 1997, Chow chose not to run for reelection. She ran again for City Council in 1999, but was defeated by Judy Nicastro. Chow is a native of Seattle, the daughter of Ruby Chow, a former King County Councilmember. Prior to her tenure on City Council, Chow was a teacher, principal, and administrator for the Seattle School District. Following her second term on the Council, she served as interim principal at Franklin High School and then at Garfield High School.
Extent
1.4 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement note
Chronologically by meeting date.
Location of Records
SMA
Subject
- Chow, Cheryl (Person)
- Seattle (Wash.). City Council (Organization)
- Seattle (Wash.). City Council. Housing, Health, Human Services, Education, and Libraries Committee (Organization)
Geographic
- Title
- Guide to the Housing, Health, Human Services, Education, and Libraries Committee Records 1994-1997
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository