Bruce Harrell Subject Files

Series

Identifier: 4632-02

Scope and Contents Note

Records from Harrell's office covering topics before the council during his time in office. Public safety issues are strongly represented in the records, including police accountability and reform, domestic violence, aggressive panhandling, and use of police drones and body-mounted cameras. Also covered are City Light topics such as management, streetlights, and expansion in South Lake Union. Harrell's job assistance legislation to assist ex-offenders is also documented, as well as SR 520, public schools, the youth jail, and issues related to south Seattle. Digital images show Harrell at various official events.

Dates

Creation: 2006-2019
Creation: Majority of material found within 2008-2019

Creator

Harrell, Bruce (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records are open to the public.

Biographical 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.