John Manning Subject Files
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and studies relating to issues before the City Council during Manning's tenure. The records reflect his particular interest in transportation, public safety, parks and recreation, youth services, and professional sports.
Dates
- Creation: 1992-1996
Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). City Clerk (Organization)
- Manning, John (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Records are open to the public.
Biographical Note
John Manning was elected to City Council for the term beginning January 1, 1996, but served only one year. He resigned his position late in 1996 because of personal and legal issues. Prior to his election, Manning served 16 years as a Seattle police officer. He was a sergeant on the force when he ran against and defeated incumbent Councilmember Sherry Harris. Manning chaired the City Council's Transportation Comiittee.
Full Extent
4.2 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Records of John Manning during his service as Seattle City Councilmember.
Subject
- Seattle (Wash.). City Council (Organization)
- Manning, John (Person)
Geographic
Topical
- Burke Gilman Trail (Wash.)
- Housing -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Local transit -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Open spaces -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Parks -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Parks for dogs -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Public safety -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Recreation -- Management -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- SAFECO Field (Seattle, Wash.)
- Sports -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Transportation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Title
- Guide to the John Manning Subject Files 1992-1996
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
- EAD Location
- https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv380770
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository