Martha Choe
Martha Choe | |
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Martha Choe, circa 1995 | |
| Member of the Seattle City Council | |
| In office 1992–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Dolores Sibonga |
| Succeeded by | Jim Compton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1954 |
| Education | University of Washington (BA) Seattle University (MBA |
Martha Choe (born November 16, 1954) is an American banker, politician, and foundation executive. She was a two-term member of the Seattle City Council, elected to four-year terms in 1991 and 1995. Choe was the first Korean American elected to the city council and the first to serve in a public office in the United States. Choe succeeded retiring Filipino councilmember Dolores Sibonga and received her endorsement, which elicited controversy from Filipino community members.