Sustainability and Transportation Committee Records

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 4665-07

Scope and Contents Note

Records of the committee including agendas, appointments, ordinances, letters, speeches, reports, and documentation of public attendance. Issues discussed in this committee pertain to sustainability and transportation, with topics such as public transportation systems, bike and pedestrian pathways, and street vacations. Particular note should be given to discussions surrounding the Seattle Arena, the Burke-Gilman "missing link," the expansion of the LINK light rail system to Ballard and West Seattle, and the convention center expansion.

Dates

Creation: 2016-2019

Creator

O'Brien, Mike (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records are open to the public.

Conditions Governing Use

Records are available for use onsite in the SMA reading room, including electronic records through the electronic records search.

Historical Note

Born and raised in the Seattle area, Mike O'Brien earned an economics degree from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Washington. He served as chief financial officer at the law firm of Stokes Lawrence and was heavily involved in the Sierra Club.

O'Brien was elected to City Council in 2009 and was reelected in 2013. In 2015 Council was reorganized to be based on districts, and he was elected to represent District 6. While in office, he focused on issues including homelessness, climate change, social justice, and labor rights. He chose not to run again in 2019.

Partial Extent

2.4 Cubic Feet (6 boxes)

Partial Extent

849 digital files (4.76 GB)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Records of the committee during O'Brien's tenure as chair.

Related Materials

Additional materials from Councilmember O’Brien’s tenure found in City social media accounts and City websites are searchable online through ArchiveSocial and Archive-IT.

Associated Digital Materials

Digital files from this series

Processing Note

For electronic records, CloneSpy was used to filter and log duplicate files. Duplicate files and non-record material were deleted. CUSpider SSN Scanning and DtSearch were used to screen for personal and sensitive information. Digital files have been combined into the pdf/a format for accessibility. Original functionality such as hyperlinks may not be available.