Gun Violence Prevention Records

Series

Identifier: 4010-01

Scope and Contents Note

Records documenting efforts to reduce gun violence, including both stand-alone efforts as a municipal government and in conjunction with other governing bodies, coalitions, foundations, and interest groups. Records of numerous conferences and forums are included, as well as correspondence, reports, briefings, and other materials. Topics include gun locks, firearms dealers, youth violence, background checks, and gun tracing. Other files detail the involvement of the Mayor's Office and Police Department.

Dates

Creation: 1993-2012
Creation: Majority of material found within 1999-2010

Creator

Seattle (Wash.). Office of Intergovernmental Relations (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) was established in the Executive Department in 1971 to act as the City’s liaison with other cities and governmental agencies. In 1973, the IGA was moved to the Office of Executive Policy, and in 1975 was incorporated into the Office of Policy Planning. The Office of Intergovernmental Relations (OIR) became an independent agency in 1979, and absorbed the former Office of International Affairs in 1992. OIR represents and promotes the interests of the City of Seattle with federal, state, regional, local, tribal and international governments. OIR is the City’s lobbyist during the State’s legislative sessions.