Police Chief Search Records
Scope and Contents Note
Correspondence, reports, and public comments relating to the search and selection process for a new Seattle Police Chief in 2010. Materials include applicant resumes, selection committee procedures, outreach documents, and information relating to prior searches.
Dates
- Creation: 1993-2010
Creator
- McGinn, Mike (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Records are open to the public.
Biographical Note
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.
Full Extent
0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Records and information related to the process of selecting a new Seattle Police Chief during Mayor Mike McGinn's administration.
Location of Records
SMA
Source
- Seattle (Wash.). Police Dept. (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository