I strongly believe that if we make the right choices today, we can create a city that is a model for both sustainability and economic vitality.
My vision for Seattle is a city where everyone does their part to protect the environment and reduce global warming just by virtue of the simple fact that they [...]

When the people who make our neighborhoods work and bring life and diversity to our city—firefighters, teachers, small business owners, artists—can no longer afford to live in Seattle, the fabric of our city starts to unravel.
I strongly believe that anyone who works in Seattle should be able to afford to live here. But [...]

We’re excited to announce that the Cascade Bicycle Club has decided to endorse Mike O’Brien in his race for Seattle City Council. With the Washington Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club already on board, Mike now has the backing of every local environmental group that issues endorsements. Upon hearing this news, Mike responded,
“It means a [...]

“For every job that we create in Seattle, we must create an appropriate unit of housing to match it.”
This simple idea is central to Mike’s vision for the future of our city, and he’d love to hear what you think.  Join us this Friday, April 3, for the latest of our weekly get-togethers at O’Brien [...]

I believe this is a critical moment in the history of this city. If we make the right choices and focus on the right priorities, we can build on our strengths and move forward with innovative ideas that will make Seattle a model of economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and political transparency.
As a former CFO, I [...]

City Council candidate Q & A: Mike O’Brien
January 15, 2009 - By Gerry Spratt

Mike O’Brien is running against Robert Rosencrantz for Position 8 on the Seattle City Council.
The former chief financial officer for the law firm Stokes Lawrence and former chair of the Sierra Club has focused on transportation and transit issues. He was [...]

Born and raised in the Seattle area, Mike has a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Puget Sound region and a deep respect for the progressive values and spirit of independence of the people who live in Seattle and make it such a great city.

A lifelong idealist, Mike believes Seattle can be a model [...]