Position Sought
Renton City Council Position 2, At-LArge
Current Position
Renton City Council
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
Renton, Washington
Date of Primary Election
August 3, 2021
Primary Election Donation Limit
2000
Date of General Election
November 2, 2021
General Election Donation Limit
2000
Race/Ethnicity
Latinx/Hispanic
Gender Identity
Cisgender Woman
Sexual Orientation
Queer
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Connect with Carmen Rivera
Carmen will continue to be an important voice for equality on the Renton City Council!
Biography
Carmen Rivera is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Assistant Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, and serves as the first openly queer elected Renton City Council Member in Renton, WA. She holds a BA in Criminal Justice from Seattle University and an MSc in the Psychology of Investigation from the University of Liverpool. Carmen was appointed by Governor Inslee to the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission, where she works to promote equitable and effective sentencing policies. She represents Renton on the Regional Law, Safety, and Justice Committee through the Sound Cities Association and serves on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Cabinet for All Washington Cities. As the first openly queer council member, Carmen is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and advancing policies that support 2STLGBQIA+ empowerment, safety for all communities, and equitable city programs, ensuring Renton is a city where all people, can thrive.