Toxicity. Gaslighting. Undermining. 

These are some of the ways Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales has described the behavior of her colleagues since she announced her resignation last week. She’s vacating her position three years before her term ends.

"When I raise the issues on the dais, I am met with this seething anger just for expressing my policy priorities or my perspective," Morales said.

Morales’ resignation letter raised red flags about the inner workings of city hall, and highlighted several concerns she had about the council behind the scenes. 

That includes allegations that the current council interfered with non-partisan Council Central Staff who provide objective policy analysis, and an observation that she had witnessed a significant departure of institutional knowledge over the last year because of staff departures.

Now, Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson is responding to Morales' allegations. 

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• Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson

RELATED LINKS:

• 'Gaslighting and manipulation.' Why Tammy Morales is leaving Seattle City Council - Soundside 
• Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales steps down, citing harmful work environment - KUOW

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