Mike O'Brien Electronic Correspondence

Series

Identifier: 4665-01

Scope and Contents Note

Records in this series reflect O'Brien's focus on environmental concerns, including issues such as the Green New Deal, carbon neutrality, alternative energy, recycling, green infrastructure, and conservation. Transportation issues are well represented, including bicycle, pedestrian, and transit planning. Constituent correspondence spans a wide range of subjects of concern to citizens, especially homeless encampments and ride-share regulations.

Dates

Creation: 2010-2019

Creator

O'Brien, Mike (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records are open to the public.

Conditions Governing Use

Records are available for use onsite through ePADD software in the SMA reading room.

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.

Full Extent

385,714 email messages (19.8 GB)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Email correspondence from City councilmember Mike O'Brien's tenure at city councilmember.

Existence and Location of Copies

Internal link to Epadd

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.