Seattle-King County Drug Commission Minutes, 1975-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle-King County Drug Commission
Title
Seattle-King County Drug Commission Minutes
Dates
1975-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.2 cubic feet
Collection Number
9375-01
Summary
Records from an advisory commission on drug abuse in Seattle and King County.
Repository
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

Records are open to the public.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

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 DescriptionReturn to Top

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 CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item and date], Minutes, Record Series 9375-01 Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

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.)