Wesley C. (Wes) Uhlman Mayoral Records 1956-1978 1970-1977

Seattle (Wash.). Engineering Dept.

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The Seattle Engineering Dept. (SED) maintained the city's streets and bridges, designed and oversaw construction of public works projects, provided traffic and transportation planning, and operated the sewer and solid waste utility. The position of City Surveyor was created in 1873 to survey the city, establish boundaries and street grades, and administer condemnation processes. This position was renamed City Engineer in 1890. In 1931 the Engineering Dept. absorbed part of the Dept. of Public Ut...

Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Community Development.

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The Department of Community Development (DCD) administered Seattle's comprehensive plan and provided direction and support for Seattle's physical and economic development through community planning. DCD was the lead agency for implementing various types of grant-funded projects, such as the Neighorhood Development Program. DCD was abolished in 1992. From the description of Neighborhood Development Program project applications, 1965-1974. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 530104873 ...

Seattle (Wash.). Mayor

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Norman B. Rice was born 4 May 1943. He received his college education at the University of Washington, earning a bachelor's degree in communications and a Masters of Public Administration. Rice holds honorary degrees from Seattle University, the University of Puget Sound, and Whitman College. Before entering city government, he worked as a reporter at KOMO-TV News and KIXI Radio, served as assistant director of the Seattle Urban League, was executive assistant and director of government services...

Seattle (Wash.). Police Dept.

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City's first charter established the marshall as the local peace officer; in 1883 the position of chief of police was established; city charter of 1890 created the Board of Police Commissioners which administered the department and appointed officers; following allegations of corruption, the commission was abolished by the new charter of the 1896; in 1962 the department assumed authority for policing the harborfront, formerly a function of the Harbor Department. From the description ...

Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Human Resources.

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Uhlman, Wesley C. (Wesley Carl), 1935-

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Seattle (Wash.). Lighting Dept.

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Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Parks and Recreation.

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The Department of Parks and Recreation maintains the City's parks, shorelines, and boulevards; and administers community centers, public golf courses, and other athletic and cultural facilities. Seattle's first park was established in 1884 after David Denny donated land to the City for that purpose. At that time, a three-member park committee, with limited authority, was created to manage the nadcent park system. A Board of Parks Commissioners was established in 1890 with control over all public...

Seattle (Wash.). Legislative Dept.

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The Legislative Department is comprised of the City Council, Office of the City Clerk, Central Staff (policy analysts and budget support), and Administrative Division. The City Council is responsible for setting City-wide policy through the adoption of ordinances and resolutions, overseeing the Executive's implementation of policies and programs, and passing the City budget. The first City Charter created a bicameral legislative branch with a nine-member Board of Aldermen and 16-member House of ...