Charlie Chong
Charlie Chong | |
|---|---|
Charlie Chong, 1997 | |
| Member of the Seattle City Council from Position 6 | |
| In office November 12, 1996 – January 3, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Weeks |
| Succeeded by | Nick Licata |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1926 Maui |
| Died | April 26, 2007 (aged 80) Seattle, Washington |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Pearson |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University (BS) |
Charlie Chong (October 13, 1926 – April 26, 2007) was a populist Seattle political figure and activist on behalf of the Pike Place Market and against the marginalization of West Seattle. Chong was a perennial candidate but did serve on the Seattle City Council for one year after winning a special election in 1996.