Mayor's 2010 Proposed Budget Address 9/25/2009
Former Mayor Greg Nickels' 2010 proposed budget to the City Council reflects the four priorities he established when he took office: public safety, transportation, strong families and healthy communities, and jobs and opportunities for all. |
Meadowbrook View Apartment Volunteer Day 9/11/2009
President Obama has proclaimed September 11 the first-ever, federally recognized, National Day of Service and Remembrance. To honor the day, Former Mayor Nickels and others spent the morning bringing green spaces to the Meadowbrook View Apartments, a project operated by the Low Income Housing Institute. The thousands of volunteers expected to participate in projects across the city will help achieve Nickels' goal of recruiting 10,000 new volunteers this year.
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U.S. Conference of Mayors: Mayor Greg Nickels is named President 6/12/2009
Former Mayor Greg Nickels is named President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Nickels says Seattle and the nation's cities will be strong partners with President Barack Obama to lead an economic recovery. |
Mayor's Sound Transit Tour 6/2/2009
Take a ride on the new Link Light Rail with Former Mayor Nickels. |
Mayor's Youth Town Hall 5/16/2009
Former Mayor Nickels attends a Youth Town Hall at the Vera Project in Seattle. |
Mayor Nickels' comments at the US Conference of Mayors 2/20/2009
Former Mayor Nickels speaks on the White House lawn at the US Conference of Mayors in February 2009. |
President Obama at the US Conference of Mayors 2/20/2009
On Friday, February 20, President Obama welcomed the nation's mayors to the White House, discussing accountability and transparency for the federal stimulus package. |
Volunteering with Mayor Nickels 2/24/2009
Former Mayor Nickels demonstrates the importance of volunteering, helping homeless families and their children by working at the Baby Boutique. Opened in 1995, the Baby Boutique is one of the few sources of free diapers for hundreds of homeless families living in King County. The Baby Boutique serves hundreds of local families with very young children every year, many of whom contact the Baby Boutique as their first source of help in the community. |
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Mayor's State of the City Address 2009 2/17/2009
Former Mayor Greg Nickels delivers his eighth State of the City speech, emphasizing job creation, calling for new partnerships to help those in need, and promoting a new effort to mobilize 10,000 new volunteers. |
Mayor's Walking Tour: Lake City Neighborhood 1/10/2009
Former Mayor Greg Nickels visits the Lake City neighborhood on a walking tour. |
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Mayor's Proposed 2009-2010 Budget 9/29/2008
Former Mayor Greg Nickels has unveiled his 2009-2010 proposed biennial budget that includes a $9 million initiative to prevent youth violence, an expansion of food programs and housing for the homeless, and 42 new patrol officers. |
Mayor Greg Nickels: Coping With Global Warming 5/29/2008
Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels speaks at the 2008 MANAGING TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE on Coping With Global Warming: What You Can Do, How Technology Helps. |
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Mayor's State of the City Address 2008 2/19/2008
Former Mayor Nickels gives his state of the city address. |
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U.S. Conference of Mayors: Breakout session “Blueprints for Building a Green City” 11/2/2007
Will Wynn, Mayor of Austin, TX moderates this session featuring Martin Chavez, Mayor of Albuquerque, NM; Kevin Burns, Mayor of North Miami, FL; Jim Hunt, Chief, Environmental and Energy Services City of Boston and S. Richard Fedrizzi, President and CEO, U.S. Green Building Council. |
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U.S. Conference of Mayors: Breakout session “Engaging Your Business Community” 11/1/2007
Manuel Diaz, Mayor of Miami, FL moderates this session featuring Marty Blum, Mayor of Santa Barbara, CA and Bert Gregory, President and CEO of Mithun |
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U.S. Conference of Mayors: Former Vice-President Al Gore 11/1/2007
Former Vice-President Al Gore spoke at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Summit in Seattle. The speech, which was delivered via satellite, focused on what the country’s Mayors are doing to help the environment. |
The State of the City: Progress and Potential 11/5/2007
The Seattle Management Association presents a discussion entitled: "The State of the City: Progress and Potential." In this final installment of "Managing In A Growing City," Former Mayor Greg Nickels provides a recap of challenges and opportunities faced by City government in 2007. Learn more about major City initiatives and hear about some of the most complex issues being managed on behalf of the City. |
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U.S. Conference of Mayors: Former President Bill Clinton 11/1/2007
Former President Bill Clinton was a keynote speaker at the 2007 U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Summit hosted by Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels. |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards - Baas Art Gallery & Framing 9/17/2007
Baas Art Gallery & Framing opened in the Madison Valley in 1995, and has grown along with the business district. A neighborhood art and frame shop that provides “expert picture framing from Diplomas to Degas,” Baas is active in supporting local schools, the Madison Valley Merchants Association, the Greater Seattle Business Association, and Cornish College of the Arts. Karrie’s passionate dedication to nurture her employees, mentor emerging artists and give back to her community, shine through her small business that is a gem of the Madison Valley. Karrie thrives on supporting the diversity of her neighborhood – “I love to bring community and people together and give back with my time.” |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards - Canlis Restaurant 9/17/2007
Canlis is a Seattle institution that spans 57 years of history and three generations of the Canlis family, who pride themselves on creating a “second home for Seattleites – a meeting ground where milestones can be celebrated and honored.” Superior service, cuisine, wine, and ambiance are Canlis standards. Hospitality is its strategic advantage. Canlis is built on three values: trust, generosity and other-centeredness, which shows through in how Canlis treats its employees like family, its patrons like honored guests, and the community organizations it supports like strategic partners. |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards - Isotron Corporation 9/17/2007
Isotron is an energy, environmental and defense services company co-founded in 2001 by the father and daughter team of Hank and Christina. This entrepreneurial enterprise has a large percentage of women scientists and engineers, and continues to innovate in the area of high-performance coatings and decontamination systems. Isotron’s research and product portfolio ranges from electrokinetic technologies for removing heavy metal contaminants from water, to coatings technologies that are protecting soldiers from chemical and biological warfare agents. |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards - JTS Manage Services 9/17/2007
JTS is a Seattle urban success story. From bootstrapping her business in the early days by selling her house, Tanya’s business has grown into a thriving 14-person firm that is the only African-American owned business offering construction management services in the Greater Puget Sound area. Described as a natural teacher and mentor, and someone who shows respect and care to all, from clients to interns, Tanya has nurtured her business, her employees, and her community at the same time. JTS operates by its core values of accountability and strong business ethics, and recently won the Seattle Jobs Initiative’s Champion of the Year – Opening Doors to Living Wage Careers award. |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards - Maneki Restaurant 9/17/2007
The oldest Japanese restaurant in the region, Maneki was established in 1904 in the Nihonmachi section of the International District, and has been at its current location since 1946. This neighborhood icon of the “lucky cat” has beckoned customers to eat Japanese “comfort food like Grandma made at home” for generations. This is a place where “Mom” still serves as hostess as she has since the 1960s, and loyal customers line up around the block and request items that are no longer on the menu. Jean says she is most proud when she serves four generations of family together in the tatami room. Maneki strives to be a place where families take time to sit together at dinner, something important in all cultures. |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards - PRR, Inc. 9/17/2007
PRR is a public relations / public affairs firm that is a true Seattle business – driven by a mission to promote the environment, community, and human health. As it has grown since 1981 to a firm with 46 people, PRR has preserved the ethic of customer service and one-on-one attention that comes with a smaller firm. PRR harnesses all the tools of public policy and community relations, of advertising and media relations, and of research and social science into an integrated machine that serves the Seattle community. They are a pioneer in implementing environmentally and socially-conscious business strategies. |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards - Ramsey & Associates, Inc. 9/17/2007
Ramsey & Associates is an independent financial planning firm that has a vision for providing great investment management services, and partnering with clients to help them build their dreams and reach their goals. At Ramsey, the motto is to “treat our clients like we would want to be treated: with honesty, respect and the best financial advice we have to offer.” Karen has taken her natural gift of dealing with money and finances, developed her employees with the same values and customer service practices, and continues to reach more clients with her growing business. She says, “to me, my business is not just a business, it is a calling.” |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards - Veraci Pizza, Inc. 9/17/2007
Veraci Pizza is a blend of art, food, motion and community. The husband and wife team of Marshall and Errin built their first mobile pizza oven in 2003 and started making pizzas at the Ballard Farmer’s Market. The ovens are works of art, and around each oven, they create a gourmet pizza restaurant without walls. Whether at a farmer’s market or a catering client’s home, they involve their customers with the making of these fresh pizzas. Veraci Pizza is very committed to sustainable business practices, whether recycling and food-composting, or using a renewable energy source – 100% Washington Apple Wood. They believe in supporting their local farmers’ markets and Seattle Public Schools, and love being part of the Seattle community. |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards - Video Isle 9/17/2007
Video Isle is an independent video rental store on Queen Anne that continues to have the loyalty and trust of neighborhood residents that enables it to compete against chain stores and online video delivery systems. Craig is a devoted community volunteer with local business groups and Queen Anne Little League Teams. He clearly gives much of his time to the community, and they in turn, “go out of their way to walk, find parking or take the bus to patronize his small video store.” Video Isle caters to families (they have free popcorn!), and their store is described as a “community hub”, where parents can send their kids to rent a video and trust that Video Isle staff helps monitor rentals for age appropriate viewing.z |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards - With a Little Help, Inc. 9/17/2007
With a Little Help is a homecare service that provides assistance with the tasks of daily living and has the purpose of encouraging seniors and anyone with special needs to stay engaged in life and lessen their isolation. Marcia’s business has grown to a staff of 60 people, serving over 100 clients. They are proud to be a leader in their industry and deliver detailed loving care to the local senior population. Their business fills an important need in our community, and allows seniors to remain living in their own homes for a longer period of time. Marcia says, “I had a desire to make a difference, be of service, and to do a job really well.” As her business logo with a heart illustrates, this is a heart-felt business. |
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Mayor's 2008 Proposed Budget 9/17/2007
The plan includes significant new initiatives to enrich neighborhoods and improve parks, public safety, transportation, human services and the environment. |
2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards Ceremony 9/10/2007
Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels celebrates the ten small business winners of the 2007 Mayor’s Small Business Awards presented by Wells Fargo. |
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Mayor's Youth Town Hall 2007 4/28/2007
Seattle youth ask questions as well as share their priorities and concerns with Former Mayor Greg Nickels at the 6th Annual Mayor’s Youth Town Hall. |
Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Hip Hop 2/8/2007
The annual Mayor's Award for Excellence in Hip Hop acknowledges and honors innovative performance, community service and entrepreneurial achievement by locally based members for the hip-hop community whose work has had significant impact in Seattle. Winners: Daniel Clavesilla, "DJ Mr. Supreme" - Pioneer (DJ and Music Historian), Gordon Curvey - Media (Television Producer/Host) and Daniel "King Khazm" Kogita - Unsung Hero (Community Leadership/Actinism). |
Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 9/27/2006
The award ceremony honoring small Seattle businesses. |
Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 - BizXchange 9/27/2006
Small Business Award winner BizXchange, a business-to-business trade exchange that allows members to buy and sell products and services without using cash. www.bizx.com |
Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 - Gracewinds 9/27/2006
Profile of Small Business Awards winner Gracewinds Perinatal, a services that strives to enhance the experience of pregnancy and childbirth, and to strengthen families by providing a network of high-quality, related services in one location, building a community of support for women and families. www.gracewindsperinatal.com
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Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 - Great Dog 9/27/2006
Profile of Small Business Award winner Great Dog, an animal-inspired, people-oriented business that was founded with the belief that embracing canine mental health and offering enriching activities would create healthier, happier and better-behaved dogs in Seattle. www.gogreatdog.com |
Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 - Laura Bee Designs 9/27/2006
Profile of Small Business Award Winner Laura Bee Design which creates original, customized handbags and personal accessories, available through both retail and online stores. www.laurabeedesigns.com
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Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 - Marjorie 9/27/2006
Profile of Small Business Award winner Marjorie, an intimate restaurant hailed for its funky elegance and eclecticism, marjorie has earned a devoted following for its delicious food, warm and professional service and inviting atmosphere. www.trenchtownrocks.com |
Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 - Montessori Garden 9/27/2006
Profile of Small Business Award winner Montessori Garden. In addition to the Montessori method of teaching children academic subjects and creative arts, the well-developed social curriculum promotes good citizenship, conflict resolution and social problem-solving. www.montessorigarden.net
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Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 - Parsons Public Relations 9/27/2006
Profile of Small Business Award winner Parsons Public Relations. Founded in 1992, Parsons Public Relations is a boutique media relations and marketing firm located in Phinney Ridge, committed to being a force that promotes and communicates on behalf of socially and environmentally conscious companies. www.parsonspr.com |
Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 - SAI Real Estate, Inc. 9/27/2006
Profile of Small Business Award winner SAI Real Estate, Inc. A full service real estate brokerage operating in Rainier Beach since 1986, SAI Real Estate, Inc. was started by Deloris with a plan to help support and educate the Rainier Beach community on the benefits and possibilities of property ownership. Email: rea8990@aol.com |
Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 - Second Use Building Materials 9/27/2006
Profile of Small Business Award winner Second Use Building Materials. Second Use Building Materials is an innovative business in the emerging salvage / re-use industry, driven by its mission to divert reusable materials from the waste stream; preserve local architectural heritage; provide affordable building materials to the public; and provide a safe work environment and living wages to employees. www.seconduse.com |
Mayor's Small Business Awards 2006 - Soundview Medical Supply 9/27/2006
Profile of Small Business Award winner Soundview Medical Supply. Soundview Medical Supply services an important growing niche market of seniors, providing senior care products that help elderly adults maintain a level of independence, including durable medical equipment, incontinence supplies and nutritional supplements. www.soundviewmed.com |
Seattle Climate Protection Initiative: 2005 City Livability Awards Program 6/24/2005
A short feature about Seattle that was played in honor of Former Mayor Nickels' First Place Award received at the 2005 City Livability Awards Program, sponsored by The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Waste Management. The Award recognizes and honors mayors for exemplary leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve the quality of life in America's cities. |
2004 Mayor's Small Business Awards 7/1/2004
Every year, ten small businesses in Seattle receive special recognition for their accomplishments through the Mayor's Small Business Awards. Honored for excellence in marketing, management, employee relations and community involvement, this year's winners represent diversity - in services, size, location and strategies for success. |
A Day with Mayor Greg Nickels 10/20/2003
It's nearly the halfway mark of Greg Nickels four year term as Mayor of Seattle. How do the Mayor and his staff feel they're doing and what is it like being mayor of a big city? Gary Gibson has a chance to find out in A Day with Former Mayor Greg Nickels. |
Honor Song: People's Lodge at Discovery Park 11/18/2002
The Mayor's Office played a significant role in helping the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation plan for building a new People's Lodge at Discovery Park. The United Indians of All Tribes Foundation paid tribute to the Mayor's Office by commissioning a song from vocalist and composer Arlie Neskahi. This program tells the story of the song. Award Winning Video: 2003 National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA)Government Programming First Place in Ethnic Experience |
Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens 1/13/2000
A short video about services provided by the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens and their involvement in the Seattle Community. |
