About Thomas McLeod

Tom has worked for more than 25 years as a tax accountant. He currently oversees the tax and compliance work for over 300 clients, including individuals, businesses, and trusts. On the Tukwila City Council, Tom has used his financial expertise to steer Tukwila’s policy towards fiscal responsibility and accountability. In his last term on the council, Tom helped shape the biennial budget, while also enacting the Tukwila Public Safety Plan, including the construction of the new Tukwila Justice Center, the new Fire Station 51, and Fire Station 52.

As the former chair of the Public Safety Committee, Tom knows the importance of expanding public safety infrastructure in Tukwila to ensure that it is a safe and vibrant place to live. He has worked to institute use of force policies for the police department and advocated for the police body camera program. In collaboration with Tukwila Fire, Police, and emergency management departments, Tom has also worked on the Council to secure the best working conditions for first responders.

Tom has also served on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee to bring safety to our sidewalks and roadways. On the City Council, he passed the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program to reduce speeding and relieve traffic on residential streets. He also implemented improvements to busy roadways including 53rd Ave S and 42nd Ave S to update storm drainage, sewer lines, and add lighting to make the roadways safer at night.

Before his appointment to the City Council in 2016, Tom previously served on the Tukwila Planning Commission. On the Commission, he worked on the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan to help our city grow sustainably. His work on the Planning Commission also includes the development of the new, award-winning Tukwila Library in Tukwila Village, the Hotel Interurban, and i-fly Indoor Skydiving. Tom wants to ensure that all Tukwila residents have access to the high-quality parks, infrastructure, and amenities that make Tukwila such a wonderful community. 

Tom currently serves on the Growth Management Planning Council of King County, representing Tukwila’s interests in our region. He also serves on the South King County Housing and Homelessness Partnership, working to increase housing stability for our most vulnerable neighbors. Especially in this difficult time, preserving affordable housing is pivotal to ensuring that residents can afford to stay in their homes. Tom is committed to mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on our community and will continue to work to ensure that all of our neighbors remain safe and housed.

Over 80 languages are spoken in Tukwila. It is a portal to the world. And every member of our community deserves a seat at the table. Tom is the collaborative leader we need to restore common sense to public discussions and decisions while also empowering more residents to participate in their local government. Tukwila residents, businesses, and visitors offer so many diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents; he has a vision for Tukwila as a thriving place to live, work, and play. 

In his free time, Tom serves as the treasurer for his local synagogue and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.