Jane Noland Subject Files

Series

Identifier: 4663-02

Scope and Contents note

The records include correspondence, reports, notes, and memoranda relating to public safety, regional transit planning, housing, and public utilities issues in Seattle. Includes material on the Police Department management study, drugs and alcohol, parks security, adult entertainment zoning, transportation, housing, and local and regional utilities. Utilities issues documented in Noland's records include solid waste management, water rates, and Seattle City Light issues such as customer service, rates, and facilities. Subjects also documented in her records include neighborhood concerns about noise, discussion of the Seattle Commons, the debate over construction of the baseball stadium, and cable communications franchising.

Dates

Creation: 1983-1997

Creator

Seattle (Wash.). City Clerk (Organization)
Noland, Jane (Person)

Conditions Governing Access note

Records are open to the public.

Biographical Note

Jane Noland was a member of the Seattle City Council for 12 years, from 1986 to 1997. During her tenure, she chaired three committees: Housing and Human Services (1986-1989), Public Safety (1988-1991, 1996-1997), and Utilities and Environment (1992-1995). Issues of special importance to Noland during her tenure included utility ratepayer's issues, domestic violence, neighborhood concerns regarding noise and traffic, and child care. Noland was born in Washington DC. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, a Master's degree in Public Law and Government in 1965, and a law degree from the University of Puget Sound. Prior to serving on City Council, Noland was legal counsel to the King County Council and was a litigation attorney at Perkins Coie, a Seattle law firm.