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Notebooks and binders covering a variety of issues relevant to nearly all core functions of City government. Most of the notebooks were compiled for City Council members to provide background information for pending legislation. A large number of the notebooks are from Tim Hill, Jeanette Williams, and George Benson.

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Virginia Galle served on the Seattle City Council between 1981 and 1989. This collection contains her subject files on topics such as solid waste, smoking policies, and domestic partnerships.

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Records documenting Michael Hildt's work on the Seattle City Council from 1978-1985; records address issues such as conservation and desegregation and include information on Hildt's work with the Pike Place Market and his work with various committees, including the Energy Committee and Urban Development and Housing Committee.

Scope and Contents note Studies, reports, position papers, correspondence, surveys, policies, and draft legislation relating to issues before City Council. This is a central reference and research file used by councilmembers, legislative analysts, and policy analysts in preparation for hearings, meetings, and policy and issue discussions. Broad categories correspond to City Council committee issue areas including city-wide data processing, energy, environmental policy, finance, governmental operations, health,...

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Correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, and staff reports related to issues that come before the City Council for consideration. Also includes copies of City Council work programs and policy planning agendas. A large portion of the material relates to regional planning issues, especially water, electrical power, transportation, and governance.

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Records from Jane Noland's tenure as Seattle City Councilmember.

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Records from Richards's office during his term on Seattle City Council.