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4672-00. Tom Rasmussen

 Record Group
Identifier: 4672-00
Tom Rasmussen was elected to City Council in 2003 and served three terms before stepping down in 2015. He was chair of the Housing, Human Services, and Health Committee for four years, the Parks and Seattle Center Committee for two years, and the Transportation Committee for six years. Prior to his tenure on City Council, he worked for the City of Seattle for many years as an aide to former Councilmember Jeanette Williams and as the director of the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens. Rasmussen holds a bachelor's degree from Pacific Lutheran University and a J.D. from Valparaiso University.
Creator: Rasmussen, Tom

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Tom Rasmussen Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4672-02
Abstract

Records relating to issues under discussion during Rasmussen's time on City Council.

Dates: 2003-2015

Housing, Human Services & Health Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4672-04
Scope and Contents note

Committee meeting records maintained by Tom Rasmussen during his tenure as committee chair. These records include committee calendars with rosters of issues, correspondence, reports, and draft legislation relating to homelessness, child care, aging services, disability services, healthcare and housing.

Dates: 2004-2007

Parks and Seattle Center Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4672-05
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, draft legislation, background information, and reports covering issues before the committee, including Seattle Center master plan, Parks and Green Space Levy, Magnuson Park, Bell Street Park Boulevard, historic preservation, the Museum of History and Industry, and the Seattle Aquarium. Discussion of the use of surveillance cameras in city parks, among other topics, is included.

Dates: 2008-2009

Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project Special Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4672-06
Abstract

Records from the committee studying the viaduct and seawall.

Dates: 2010

Transportation Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4672-07
Abstract

Records of the committee during Rasmussen's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2010-2015

Tom Rasmussen Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier:  4672-01
Abstract

Email correspondence from Tom Rasmussen's tenure at city councilmember.

Dates: 2003-2015

Tom Rasmussen Campaign Records

 Series
Identifier: 4672-08
Abstract

Campaign records from Rasmussen's three city council elections.

Dates: 2003-2011