Kirsten Harris-Talley Subject Files, 2017
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harris-Talley, Kirsten
- Title
- Kirsten Harris-Talley Subject Files
- Dates
- 201720172017
- Quantity
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0.4 cubic feet, (1 box)
59 digital files, (17 mb) - Collection Number
- 4634-02
- Summary
- Records relating to issues addressed by Harris-Talley during her tenure on City Council.
- Repository
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Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Municipal Archives
Office of the City Clerk
City of Seattle
PO Box 94728
98124-4728
Seattle, WA
Telephone: 2062337807
Fax: 2063869025
archives@seattle.gov - Access Restrictions
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Records are open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Kirsten Harris-Talley served on City Council for 51 days in the fall of 2017, completing Tim Burgess's term in Position 8 while he served as Mayor after Ed Murray's resignation. Harris-Talley grew up in rural Missouri, later moving to Chicago to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she earned an associate's degree. She moved to Seattle in 1999 and got her bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. She worked as a nonprofit director and organizer in progressive organizations, including working as program director for the Progress Alliance.
Content Description
Records from Harris-Talley's office during her tenure on City Council. Files relate to the city's budget process, with special emphasis on homelessness and other human services issues. Other topics include short-term rentals, the KeyArena remodel, and police and public safety.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Kirsten Harris-Talley Subject Files, Record Series 4634-02. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Restrictions on Use
Records are available for use onsite in the SMA reading room, including electronic records through the electronic records search.
Administrative Information
Processing Note
For electronic records, CloneSpy was used to filter and log duplicate files. Duplicate files and non-record material were deleted. CUSpider SSN Scanning and DtSearch were used to screen for personal and sensitive information. DROID was used to identify file formats, extract metadata, and facilitate processing decisions. Files were then logged and transferred using Robocopy to preservation storage.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: BudgetDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Center City StreetcarDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Community Health Engagement LocationsDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Community Police CommissionDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Constituent Letters - Misc.Dates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Fort LawtonDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: HomelessnessDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: HOMES Tax / Employee Head TaxDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Human Services Dept.Dates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Juvenile JusticeDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: KeyArenaDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: LEADDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Municipal BroadbandDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Municipal CourtDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Police Dept.Dates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Procedure for Council VacanciesDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Public BankDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Race and Social Justice InitiativeDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: Short-Term RentalsDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: State Legislative Agenda for 2018Dates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Sweetened Beverage TaxDates: 2017Container: Box 1, Folder 21
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Budget--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Homelessness--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Human services--Washington (State)--Seattle
