Greg Nickels
| Gregory J. Nickels | |
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| 51st Mayor of Seattle | |
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In office January 1, 2002 – January 1, 2010 |
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| Deputy | Tim Ceis |
| Preceded by | Paul Schell |
| Succeeded by | Michael McGinn |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 7, 1955 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sharon Nickels |
| Children | Jacob Carey |
| Residence | West Seattle, Seattle, WA |
| Alma mater |
University of Washington (College) Seattle Prep (High School) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Gregory J. "Greg" Nickels (born August 7, 1955) was the 51st mayor of Seattle, Washington. He took office on January 1, 2002 and was reelected to a second term in 2005. In August 2009, Nickels finished third in the primary election for Seattle mayor, failing to qualify for the November 2009 general election, and losing his bid for a third term as mayor. He left office on January 1, 2010.
Nickels, the oldest of six siblings, was born in Chicago to Bob and Kathie Nickels. In 1961, his family moved to Seattle, where he graduated from Seattle Preparatory School and attended the University of Washington, but left before graduating to pursue his passion for politics.
He now lives in West Seattle with his wife Sharon. They have two children, Jacob and Carey.
Nickels was legislative assistant to Seattle City Council member and future mayor Norm Rice from 1979 to 1987. Nickels was elected to the King County Council in 1987, defeating longtime incumbent Bob Grieve, and reelected in 1991, 1995 and 1999. In 2001, he was elected Mayor of Seattle (defeating Seattle City Attorney Mark Sidran) and was re-elected in 2005. Nickels ran for a third term in 2009, but he failed to advance to the general election after coming in third place in the primary election held in August 2009.
Nickels has had several notable events during his tenure as mayor of Seattle. In 2003, he helped to break ground for the Sound Transit Link light rail project in November, and signed an executive order in 2004 giving equal rights to everyone who is married and works for Seattle city government regardless of sexual orientation.
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