Jane Noland was a member of the Seattle City Council for 12 years, from 1986 to 1997. During her tenure, she chaired three committees: Housing and Human Services (1986-1989), Public Safety (1988-1991, 1996-1997), and Utilities and Environment (1992-1995). Issues of special importance to Noland during her tenure included utility ratepayer's issues, domestic violence, neighborhood concerns regarding noise and traffic, and child care. Noland was born in Washington DC. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, a Master's degree in Public Law and Government in 1965, and a law degree from the University of Puget Sound. Prior to serving on City Council, Noland was legal counsel to the King County Council and was a litigation attorney at Perkins Coie, a Seattle law firm.