John E. Manning

John E. Manning is an American politician who served as a Seattle City Council member from January 1, 1996, to December 16, 1996. Manning resigned from office less than a year into his term due to two arrests for domestic violence against his then-wife.

Biography Before running for city council, Manning served as a Seattle police officer for 16 years, retiring as a sergeant. In 1996, he ran against incumbent councilmember Sherry Harris, defeating her 54% to 46%. While on council, Manning served as chair of the Transportation committee. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic assault and received a deferred sentence on condition he complete a batterer's program, forfeit his right to carry a firearm, and not violate any other laws.

After leaving the city council, Manning became a relator and volunteered with his church. Manning focused his campaign on public safety and small business support, relying on his experience as a police officer and small business owner. In the general election, Compton defeated Manning, 56% to 44%. He again focused his campaign on public safety, saying he would attach public-safety funding to every bond and levy measure that gets proposed.

Personal life Manning is married to his second wife, with whom he has two daughters. Manning's first wife of 18 years publicly forgave him, recanting some allegations and claiming some others were exaggerated in the eye of a marital storm.