17 Facts About Cheryl Chow

Cheryl Chow was an American educator and politician.

Cheryl Chow was a Seattle City Council member from 1990 to 1997.

Cheryl Chow's parents owned the famous Ruby Chow's restaurant, where Bruce Lee once worked.

Cheryl Chow graduated from Franklin High School and then attended Western Washington University.

Cheryl Chow then became Principal at Sharples Junior High School.

Cheryl Chow coached girls' basketball for the city parks and recreation department and became an instructor for the Chinese Girls Drill Team Team, which was started by her mother.

In 1985, Cheryl Chow ran for the King County Council for the seat her mother was retiring from, ultimately losing the election.

In 1989, Cheryl Chow ran for Seattle City Council against longtime incumbent Jeanette Williams.

Cheryl Chow stated her greatest achievements was getting the late night recreation centers and pulling together Asian gang leaders.

In 1996, Cheryl Chow worked as interim principal at West Seattle's Madison Middle School while on the council, which received some criticism from community members.

Cheryl Chow decided not to run for reelection to her council seat in 1997 and instead ran for Seattle mayor.

In 1999, Cheryl Chow ran for Seattle City Council in Position 1 after council member Sue Donaldson decided not to run for office.

Cheryl Chow outraised Nicastro by over $12,000 due to her support from landlords and business leaders.

In 2005, Cheryl Chow was elected to the Seattle School Board.

Cheryl Chow served on the School Board until 2009 and served as Board President during her tenure.

On March 16,2013, less than two weeks before her death, Cheryl Chow married her partner of ten years, Sarah Morningstar.

Cheryl Chow died on March 29,2013 of central nervous system lymphoma at age 66, in Seattle.