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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Homeless

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

Arlene Oki Records

 Series
Identifier: 3625-02
Abstract

Records of Arlene Oki related to homelessness, immigrant and refugee services, and other related issues.

Dates: 1978-2010

City v. Ziegler, John, 1973-1973

 File — Box 18, Folder: 8

Committee on Housing Affordability, Human Services, and Economic Resiliency Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4616-08
Dates: 2014-2015

Jan Drago Office Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4624-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember Jan Drago and her Legislative Assistants Krista Bunch, Katherine Fountain, and Barbara Clemons. It contains internal and external correspondence revolving around the business of the city council.

Dates: 2001-2009

Homelessness and Hunger Annual Survey Reports

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 3628-01
Abstract

Annual surveys describing homelessness and poverty in Seattle.

Dates: 1983-2004

Housing, Human Services & Health Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4672-04
Scope and Contents note

Committee meeting records maintained by Tom Rasmussen during his tenure as committee chair. These records include committee calendars with rosters of issues, correspondence, reports, and draft legislation relating to homelessness, child care, aging services, disability services, healthcare and housing.

Dates: 2004-2007

Ordinance 9, 1902-05-20

 Item — Volume 1
Identifier: 9190_02_1
Abstract

An Ordinance defining vagrancy and prescribing the punishment therefor.

Dates: 1902-05-20

Ordinance 16, 1904-02-29

 Item — Volume 1
Identifier: 9123_02_1
Abstract

An Ordinance for the preservation of public morality, peace, safety and good order of the City of Georgetown, and providing for the punishment of any breach of this ordinance.

Dates: 1904-02-29

Ordinance 17, 1890-06-07

 Item — Volume 1
Identifier: 9106_02_017
Abstract

An Ordinance defining and prescribing the punishment of certain misdemeanors.

Dates: 1890-06-07

Ordinance 557, 1902-09-23

 Item — Volume 3
Identifier: 9106_02_557
Abstract

An Ordinance for the preservation of public morality, peace, safety and good order in the City of Ballard and providing for the punishment of violations of this ordinance.

Dates: 1902-09-23

Pioneer Square Preservation Board Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 5754-E1
Abstract

Minutes and agendas documenting regular and special meetings of the various boards overseeing the Pioneer Square Preservation District.

Dates: 1971-2024

Pioneer Square Preservation District Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 5754-E2
Scope and Contents note The Office of Urban Conservation was created in 1975 as part of the Department of Community Development (DCD). It was founded in an era of citizen protests against a proposed urban renewal program that would have demolished Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market. The office’s mandate was to coordinate Seattle’s historic preservation programs and administer the city’s landmark boards and historic districts. When DCD was abolished in 1992, the office became the Historic Preservation Program in...
Dates: 1970-2002

Norm Rice Departmental Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5272-01
Scope and Contents note

Records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and briefing materials to and from City agencies regarding the full range of municipal government activities during Rice's terms as mayor. Topics include municipal facilities, arts and culture, planning, budget and financial issues, and schools and education, among others. Records are arranged chronologically and then by major departments within City government. Constituent correspondence is included in this record series.

Dates: 1990-1997

Charles T. Royer Departmental Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5274-01
Scope and Contents note Correspondence with city departments regarding departmental activities and programs. Records document ongoing operations as well as specific issues and events. A large portion of the records relate to the Department of Community Development and document the city's work on urban renewal, housing, neighborhood improvement, and historic preservation. Records relating to City Light deal with issues ranging from nuclear power to rates to discrimination against female and minority employees....
Dates: 1978-1989

Tom Byers Records

 Series
Identifier: 5274-13
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and studies relating primarily to health and human services issues, especially public health concerns and homelessness.

Dates: 1978-1987

Anne Levinson Records

 Series
Identifier: 5274-14
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, and reports relating to human services issues including welfare reform, youth services, the homeless, and alcoholism and drug abuse.

Dates: 1986-1987

Sally Clark Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4616-02
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, reports, memos, and other materials created and collected by Clark and her staff relating to topics under discussion during her time on City Council. Major issues covered include neighborhood planning, land use and zoning, homelessness, minimum wage, farmers markets, taxis and for-hire vehicles, affordable housing, and human services.

Dates: 2003-2015

Peter Steinbrueck Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4684-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and staff analysis related to Steinbrueck's work on City Council. A substantial portion of the records deal with urban planning, development, design, environmental issues, and comprehensive planning, and reflect his concerns about sustainability and quality of life as affected by the built environment. Also significant in this series are records related to his work on low and moderate income housing, human services, homelessness, neighborhood...
Dates: 1979-2007

Housing, Human Services, Education and Civil Rights Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4684-03
Scope and Contents note

Agendas, correspondence, draft legislation, reports, staff analysis, and notes related to issues before the Housing, Human Services, Education and Civil Rights Committee during Steinbrueck's tenure as chair.

Dates: 1999-2001

George Benson Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4614-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and reference materials relating to Benson and topics of particular interest to him. Major subjects include parks and recreation, traffic and transportation, and the Westlake Mall Project, the Downtown Seattle Transit Project, the University District Transportation Program, the Waterfront Streetcar, gun control, land use, and solid waste disposal.



Dates: 1972-1993

Sherry Harris Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4633-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other materials related to education, public safety, land use, housing, and social services issues. Topics include the education summit, joint use of school facilities, domestic partnerships, the Comprehensive Plan, the Housing Levy, public restrooms, Just Cause Eviction Ordinance amendments, and drug traffic loitering. Most of the education material predates Harris' tenure on the City Council.



Dates: 1973-1995; 1992-1995

Nick Licata Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4650-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, staff reports, and notes regarding issues of note during Licata's 18-year tenure on City Council. Primary issue areas include civil rights, parks and recreation, transportation, cultural events and resources, and social welfare concerns. Transportation-related topics in the records include the monorail, the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement, Sound Transit light rail planning, pedestrian safety, and streetcars. Other records in the series cover planning for the...
Dates: 1979-2015; Majority of material found within 1998-2015

Heidi Wills Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4695-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, studies, notes, and other materials related to issues before the City Council during Wills' tenure. Broad issues include transportation, land use, social services, parks, public safety, environmental concerns, and public utilities, especially City Light related issues. Specific topics include the proposed exotic animals ban, homelessness, neighborhood planning, vehicle impoundment, the teen dance ordinance, and Sound Transit.

Dates: 1999-2004

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