Governance, Equity, and Technology Committee Records
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
- Harrell, Bruce (Person)
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