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5259-00. Greg Nickels

 Record Group
Identifier: 5259-00
Born in Chicago in 1955, Greg Nickels moved to Seattle with his family at the age of six, where he attended Seattle Prep and the University of Washington. He got his first job in city government in the mid-1970s, working as a buyer-trainee in the purchasing department. He was a legislative assistant to City Council member Norm Rice from 1979 until 1987. In that year he was elected to the King County Council and served there until 2001, when he was elected Mayor of Seattle. He served two terms as Mayor but was defeated in the 2009 election. He was perhaps most well known nationally for his environmental advocacy, leading the effort to create the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, in which over 1000 cities pledged to decrease their greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Kyoto protocols. Nickels was president of the United States Conference of Mayors and also served on the Sound Transit board of directors.
Creator: Nickels, Greg

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Greg Nickels Briefing Materials

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5259-08
Dates: 2002-2009

Greg Nickels Office Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 5259-09
Dates: 2002-2009

Greg Nickels Labor Relations Records

 Series
Identifier: 5259-10
Abstract

Records created by the Mayor's Labor Liaison.

Dates: 1998-2009

Greg Nickels Mayoral Transition Document

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 5259-11
Abstract

Document prepared by the previous mayor to aid Mayor Nickels in his transition to office.

Dates: 2001

Greg Nickels News Releases

 Series
Identifier: 5259-12
Scope and Contents Note

Press releases from Mayor Nickels's office staff concerning issues, events, personnel, funding, and other items related to City business.

Dates: 2002-2009

Greg Nickels Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5259-13
Abstract

Electronic Correspondence from the last months in 2009 of Nickel's term as Mayor.

Dates: 2009-2010

Greg Nickels Subject Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5259-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other materials relating to City programs and services during the Nickels administration. Records are arranged by year and then grouped by City function: for example, transportation, public safety, economic development, parks, human services, and so on. Major topics covered include environmental issues, the Alaskan Way Viaduct, public utilities, civil rights, neighborhood issues, and Seattle Public Schools.

Dates: 2002-2009

Greg Nickels Mayoral Proclamations

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5259-02
Scope and Contents note

Ceremonial documents issued by the Mayor honoring individuals and organizations, and celebrating special events. Records include a copy of the proclamation and information about the honoree or the event being celebrated.

Dates: 2002-2009

Greg Nickels Weekly Reports

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5259-03
Scope and Contents note

Activity reports sent to the Mayor each week from executive department directors. The reports highlight issues needing attention and document progress on departmental projects and goals. Reports are filed chronologically.

Dates: 2002-2008

Greg Nickels Executive Team Meeting Packets

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5259-04
Scope and Contents note

Agendas and background materials for the Mayor's weekly meetings with the executive team, which was made up of City department heads.

Dates: 2002-2009