5246-00. Mike McGinn
Record Group
Identifier: 5246-00
Mike McGinn was born on Long Island, New York in 1959. Soon after graduating from Williams College in 1982 with a B.A. in Economics, McGinn worked for U.S.Congressman Jim Weaver (OR) as a legislative aide. In 1992, McGinn graduated from the University of Washington Law School and began a career with the Seattle firm Stokes Lawrence. His volunteer work included leadership positions in the Greenwood Community Council and the local chapter of the Sierra Club. In 2006, McGinn founded the Seattle Great City Initiative, a nonprofit environmental and urban development advocacy group. McGinn was elected mayor in November 2009. Major issues faced during his tenure include the proposed Alaskan Way Viaduct tunnel, homelessness, public safety, and public transit. McGinn served one term before being defeated by Ed Murray in the 2013 general election.
Creator:
McGinn, Mike
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Mike McGinn Subject Correspondence
Series
Identifier: 5246-01
Abstract
Records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other materials relating to City programs and services during Mayor Mike McGinn's administration.
Dates:
2010 - 2013
Police Chief Search Records
Series
Identifier: 5246-02
Abstract
Records and information related to the process of selecting a new Seattle Police Chief during Mayor Mike McGinn's administration.
Dates:
1993-2010
Mike McGinn Electronic Correspondence
Series
Identifier: 5246-04
Abstract
Correspondence from Mike McGinn's email account during his tenure as Mayor.
Dates:
2008-2014
Mayor's Office Subject Files
Series
Identifier: 5246-03
Abstract
Records on city programs and departments collected and maintained by Mayor's Office staff.
Dates:
2006-2013; Majority of material found within 2010-2013
McGinn Staff Electronic Correspondence
Series
Identifier: 5246-05
Abstract
Correspondence from Mayor McGinn's staff.
Dates:
2010-2013