Seattle-King County Drug Commission Minutes, 1975-1979
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle-King County Drug Commission
- Title
- Seattle-King County Drug Commission Minutes
- Dates
- 1975-1979 (inclusive)19751979
- Quantity
- 0.2 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 9375-01
- Summary
- Records from an advisory commission on drug abuse in Seattle and King County.
- 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
The Seattle-King County Drug Commission was established in 1973. Operating under an agreement between the City and the County, the commission was charged with advising the Mayor and County Executive on issues relating to drug education and treatment, as well as enforcement of drug laws. It also coordinated between public and private drug abuse programs. Half of its fourteen members were appointed by the Mayor, and the other half by the County Executive.
Content Description
Agendas and minutes from Drug Commission meetings. Topics covered include prescription drug abuse, public information programs, funding for drug treatment, methadone, coordination with criminal justice agencies, and medical marijuana.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Item and date], Minutes, Record Series 9375-01 Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Drug abuse and crime--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Drug enforcement --Washington (State)--Seattle
- Youth drug use--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Seattle-King County Drug Commission
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)
