Records created by the Mayor's Labor Liaison.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Correspondence from Mayor Nickels' staff.

Agendas and background materials for the Mayor's regular meetings with his senior staff aides.

Charles served as legal counsel to Mayor Nickels. Her records focus largely on police issues and public safety, including racial profiling, police accountability, urban search and rescue, use of firearms and less lethal weapons, emergency preparedness, and marine fire protection. Other topics covered in the records include the Seattle Municipal Court, homelessness, alcohol impact areas, and children and youth issues.