Councilor Eddy Morales, sworn into office in Position 2 on Jan. 3, 2023, was elected to a second term in November 2022.
Councilor Morales was first elected to a four-year term for Council Position 2 in November 2018 and was sworn into office on January 8, 2019. He was voted Council President by his colleagues in 2021 and 2022.
A small business owner and community organizer, Councilor Morales spent the last 18 years working for multiple national organizations dedicated to community change including Morales Public Relations, a business he started six years ago. His work has proven successful and allowed him to collaborate with policymakers from around the country enabling him to give back to the community that has given him so much.
As recipients of public benefits and the support of countless individuals, he and his family witnessed firsthand growing up how a little assistance can change the entire direction of one’s life and break the cycle of poverty. From grassroots activism to board service, he has kept the needs of local communities close at heart, advocating for vulnerable communities to gain access to healthcare, immigration reform, housing equity, education and ending gun violence. Since 2003 he has raised over $60 million in support of these efforts.
Public benefits also afforded Councilor Morales the opportunity to attend the University of Oregon where he studied Spanish and Planning, Public Policy and Management. He represented his fellow students in leadership and during these formative years decided to dedicate himself to advancing the quality of life for all individuals through civic engagement and public policy.