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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Public safety -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:

Amy Tsai Electronic Correspondence, 2015-2018

 Sub-Series
Identifier: 17
Scope and Contents Note From the Series: Contains the emails and attachments of the Central Staff Director and Central Staff Analysts. These records relate to the functions and work of Central Staff Analysts, including energy, housing, public safety, education, civil rights, land use, human services, community development, government finances and budget, transportation, sustainability, and native communities. These records include correspondence, memos, drafts, budget proposals, surveys, reports, and research in according with...
Dates: 2015-2018

Andrew Lewis, 2020-2024

 Sub-Series
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Lewis's email account during his tenure on Seattle City Council. Includes both internal staff email and constituent correspondence. Topics include public safety and criminal justice, homelessness, COVID-19 and related rent legislation, the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP), and issues specific to District 7.

Dates: 2020-2024

Andrew Lewis Office Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4649-01
Abstract

Email correspondence from Councilmember Andrew Lewis and staff.

Dates: 2020-2024

Charlie Chong Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4619-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, and newspaper clippings related to issues before the City Council during Chong's tenure. Subjects include Sand Point reuse, the Seahawks Stadium and vote, Comprehensive Plan, off-leash areas, City-wide personnel issues, schools, and various City department policy and reorganization issues.

Dates: 1991-1997

Jim Compton Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4620-01
Abstract

This series includes general correspondence from councilmember Jim Compton and his Legislative Assistant Linda Robson.

Dates: 2002-2005

Sue Donaldson Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4623-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, and press clippings relating especially to land use issues and parks and recreation. Subjects include historic preservation, open spaces, shoreline park improvements, helicopters and helistop regulations, accessory housing, multi-family zoning, quasi-judicial issues, encroachment on Parks Department property, and environmentally critical areas. Also included are utility issues such as telecommunications, water quality, the Tolt River Filtration...
Dates: 1974-1999

Jean Godden Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4631-02
Dates: 2004-2015

Lorena González Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4629-02
Abstract

Records created and received by González's office during her tenure as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: 2006-2021; Majority of material found within 2015-2021

Gun Violence Prevention Records

 Series
Identifier: 4010-01
Abstract

Records covering policies and programs related to gun violence.

Dates: 1993-2012; Majority of material found within 1999-2010

Bruce Harrell Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4632-02
Abstract

Records from Harrell's office during his tenure on City Council.

Dates: 2006-2019; Majority of material found within 2008-2019

Lisa Herbold Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4635-02
Abstract

Records from Lisa Herbold's office from her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2003-2023; Majority of material found within 2016-2023

Andrew Lewis Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4649-02
Abstract

Records from Lewis's office during his tenure on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2005-2023; Majority of material found within 2020-2023

John Manning Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4652-02
Abstract

Records of John Manning during his service as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: 1992-1996

Mike McGinn Subject Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5246-01
Abstract

Records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other materials relating to City programs and services during Mayor Mike McGinn's administration.

Dates: 2010 - 2013

Tammy Morales Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4657-02
Abstract

Records from Tammy Morales's office from her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2009-2025; Majority of material found within 2019-2024

Teresa Mosqueda Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4660-02
Abstract

Records from Mosqueda's office during her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2006-2024; Majority of material found within 2018-2024

Ed Murray Staff Records

 Series
Identifier: 5257-03
Abstract

Records from various mayoral staffers during Ed Murray's term in office.

Dates: 1997-2017; Majority of material found within 2014-2017

Judy Nicastro Subject Files

 Series — Box 0
Identifier: 4661-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and notes relating to issues before the City Council during Nicastro's four-year tenure on the Seattle City Council and reflecting her interests and activities while on the Council. Subjects include civil rights, economic development, education, City finance and budget, housing, land use, urban development, interdepartmental affairs, neighborhoods, parks and recreation, public safety, health and social services, technology, transportation, and public...
Dates: 1999-2003

Jane Noland Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4663-02
Abstract

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

Dates: 1983-1997

Mike O'Brien Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4665-02
Abstract

Records created and received by O'Brien's office during his tenure as Seattle City Councilmember.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2010-2019; 1997-2019

Alex Pedersen Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 4669-04
Abstract

Photographs from Pedersen's office during his term on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2019 - 2023

Alex Pedersen Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4669-02
Abstract

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

Dates: 2016-2023; Majority of material found within 2020-2023

Peter Harris Electronic Correspondence, 2009-2014

 Sub-Series
Identifier: 13
Scope and Contents

This collection consists mainly of Peter Harris’s correspondence regarding his work with Central Staff on public safety policy. Of note are records regarding his work with legalizing medical cannabis, and then on the I-502 committee to legalize marijuana use in the City of Seattle.

Dates: 2009-2014

Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4632-05
Scope and Contents Note

Reports, public statements, and printed presentations relating to the work of the committee. Major issues include cable franchise options, Police Department accountability, and workplace equality.

Dates: 2012-2015

Public Safety Committee Agendas

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4663-04
Scope and Contents note

Agendas of the Public Safety Committee during Noland's tenure as committee chair. Agendas are annotated with committee votes, audio tape information, and some marginal notes, and include some background materials related to issues before the committee.

Dates: 1996-1997

Public Safety Committee Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 4674-04
Scope and Contents note

Records include committee agendas, correspondence, staff reports, and draft legislation relating to public safety issues during the first two years that Rice chaired the Public Safety Committee. Agendas include legislation under consideration and action and recommendations by the committee.

Dates: 1986-1987

Paul Schell Departmental Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 5279-01
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and notes related to all City functions during Mayor Paul Schell's administration. Records are organized by City agency responsible for the specific issue addressed in the correspondence. Major topics covered in the materials include transportation, public safety, education, housing and human services, utilities, economic development, the arts, parks, and neighborhoods.

Dates: 1998-2001

Anti-Violence Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 5020-02
Abstract

Records of a project to address violence in Seattle.

Dates: 1993-1995

Southwest/Southeast Neighborhood District Coordinator Records

 Series
Identifier: 5752-17
Abstract

Records documenting the work of the Southwest/Southeast Neighborhood District Coordinator.

Dates: 1979-2016; Majority of material found within 2000-2016

Police Department Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 6403-01
Abstract

Files collected on various topics by Police Department staff.

Dates: 1907-1998

Mark Solomon Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4685-02
Abstract

Records from Mark Solomon's office during his term serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2023-2025

Margaret Pageler Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4667-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, studies, staff reports, and newspaper clippings related primarily to public safety and public utilities issues. Major topics include zoning for adult cabarets, drug traffic loitering, fireworks, weed and seed, gun control, police/community relations, internal investigations, specific complaints against the police from the public, electricity rates, Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities management, environmental policies and conservation, water quality,...
Dates: 1987-2003

Tanya Woo Office Electronic Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 4697-01
Abstract

Email correspondence from Councilmember Tanya Woo and staff.

Dates: 2024-01-23 to 2024-12-02

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

Woo, 2024-01-23 to 2024-12-02

 Sub-Series
Identifier: 01
Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Woo's office during her tenure on Seattle City Council. Includes emails from constituents and inter-office correspondence regarding bills relating to SODA, land use, housing, zoning, SDOT amendments, and public safety. Also includes details about Woo's trip to Seattle's sister city in China, Chongqing, as well as Seattle public relations events, community town halls, tours, speaking engagements, and landmark openings.

Dates: 2024-01-23 to 2024-12-02

Tanya Woo Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4697-02
Abstract

Records from Tanya Woo's office during her time serving on Seattle City Council.

Dates: 2022-2024; Majority of material found within 2024