Position Announcement ö Legislative Assistant 
Office of Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien 
 
About the Positions 
Councilmember-elect Mike O’Brien is assembling a staff of three full-time legislative assistants to join him when he takes office in January 2010.  Mike is seeking smart, passionate individuals who are interested in creating a dynamic, responsive, and effective team. 
Legislative assistant responsibilities include:  [...]

After an amazing nine-month campaign, it was a thrill to see the first election returns on Tuesday night. When the evening began, we were optimistic about our chances but expected the results to be close. Instead, we celebrated a resounding and decisive victory.
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