Incumbent Ruth Pérez is running for another term on the Renton City Council, Position 6. She was first appointed to the council in 2014 and has been re-elected since. Pérez also served as council president in 2020. She worked in state government for Governor Gary Locke promoting trade and economic development. Pérez also helped expand Spanish-language education programs during her 10 years working for the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle.
Pérez's re-election campaign is prioritizing improved transportation, sustainability, public safety, and other key issues. She is a strong advocate for expanding light rail services into Renton and has contributed to improved transit services and connectivity throughout the city. In the past, she supported increasing the minimum wage in Renton to help keep pace with the region's rising cost of living. Additionally, she takes a broader approach to public safety, particularly in expanding investments in mental and behavioral health professionals as an alternative to traditional policing.
In April 2025, Pérez was one of the council members who seemed hesitant to pursue a proclamation or resolution specifically aimed at protecting members of the LGBTQ community in Renton. While we appreciate that Pérez wanted to take a more inclusive approach to the proclamation to ensure that no groups would be left out, we would have liked a firmer or concrete decision on the matter. Since the initial debate on the council, Renton has seen an increase in targeted attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.
Overall, Ruth Pérez has been a reliable voice on the council, advocating for solutions that serve the best interests of Renton residents. We recommend re-electing her for another term on the council.
Incumbent Ruth Pérez is running for another term on the Renton City Council, Position 6. She was first appointed to the council in 2014 and has been re-elected since. Pérez also served as council president in 2020. She worked in state government for Governor Gary Locke promoting trade and economic development. Pérez also helped expand Spanish-language education programs during her 10 years working for the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle.
Pérez's re-election campaign is prioritizing improved transportation, sustainability, public safety, and other key issues. She is a strong advocate for expanding light rail services into Renton and has contributed to improved transit services and connectivity throughout the city. In the past, she supported increasing the minimum wage in Renton to help keep pace with the region's rising cost of living. Additionally, she takes a broader approach to public safety, particularly in expanding investments in mental and behavioral health professionals as an alternative to traditional policing.
In April 2025, Pérez was one of the council members who seemed hesitant to pursue a proclamation or resolution specifically aimed at protecting members of the LGBTQ community in Renton. While we appreciate that Pérez wanted to take a more inclusive approach to the proclamation to ensure that no groups would be left out, we would have liked a firmer or concrete decision on the matter. Since the initial debate on the council, Renton has seen an increase in targeted attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.
Overall, Ruth Pérez has been a reliable voice on the council, advocating for solutions that serve the best interests of Renton residents. We recommend re-electing her for another term on the council.