Steinbrueck, Peter

Peter Steinbrueck served just over ten years on the Seattle City Council (1997-2007), including one term as Council President (2002-2003). He was elected at the 1997 general election to fill the remainder of the term of a vacated position and took office nearly two months early. During his tenure on City Council, Steinbrueck chaired the Housing, Human Services, Education and Civil Rights Committee (1998-2001); the Parks, Education, and Library Committee (2002-2003), and the Urban Development and Planning Committee (2004-2007).

In his ten years on the council, Steinbrueck led numerous legislative efforts advancing sustainable practices in areas of public policy, planning, and regulation, including land use and development. He was particularly active in crafting and supporting legislation regarding housing and human services; eradication of homelessness; transportation and urban mobility; parks and open space; historic preservation; water resource management; municipal waste reduction and recycling; and education.

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