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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Governance, Equity, and Technology Committee Records

 Series — Box: 1
Identifier: 4632-06

Scope and Contents Note

Records of the committee include proposed legislation, sign-in sheets, speeches, research materials, and presentations. Topics of particular note include ride-share apps, workplace sexual harassment, and the updated surveillance ordinance.

Dates

  • Creation: 2018-2019

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

Bruce Harrell grew up in Seattle, graduating from Garfield High School and then attending the University of Washington, where he played football. He graduated from UW's law school in 1984 and went on to work for entities including US West, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, and First A.M.E. Housing Corporation.

Harrell was elected to City Council in 2007 and reelected in 2011. In 2015 Council was reorganized to be based on districts, and he was elected to represent District 2. While in office, his committee and policy work often focused on technology, public safety, and civil rights. He elected not to run again in 2019.

Full Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records of the committee during Harrell's tenure as chair.

BRS GRUP ID Number

4632-00

Location of Records

SMA

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Repository Details

Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository

Contact:
PO Box 94728
600 Fourth Avenue, Floor 3
Seattle 98124-4728 USA US