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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Campaign Funding

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Campaign Finance Reports

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1802-A6
Scope and Contents note Financial and public interest reports filed by candidates for political office, PACs, or other organizations actively working in political campaigns. Reports are arranged chronologically by election and then alphabetically by candidate name. The only substantial gap in records is from 1908-1913. Prior to 1976, candidates were required to file statements of campaign expenses immediately following the election. Later reports are under jurisdiction of the Ethics and Elections Commission and are...
Dates: 1907-1967

Charles T. Royer Legal Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 5274-03
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, copies of legislation, and City Attorney opinions relating to City-involved litigation, ordinances and codes, and subjects of a legal nature. Also included are some records from Mayor Wes Uhlman's legal staff. Primarily the records of Hugh Spitzer. Topics covered include personnel issues, Westlake Mall, Interstate 90, police intelligence, affirmative action, gay issues, and condo conversions.

Dates: 1968-1988

Jeanette Williams Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4693-02
Scope and Contents note Subject Files of Jeanette Williams, 1969-1989, reflecting her career on Seattle City Council. Major topics include transportation, especially construction of the West Seattle Bridge and I 90; parks and recreation, including Discovery Park and the Seattle Center; and records on legislation related to ethics, fair campaign practices, and open housing. Of note as well is material related to the Office of Women's Rights and the Seattle Women's Commission. Work of her legislative aides, including...
Dates: 1969-1993; 1970-1989