George Benson (Washington politician)
George Benson | |
|---|---|
Benson in 1991 | |
| President of the Seattle City Council | |
| In office January 3, 1992 – January 1, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Kraabel |
| Succeeded by | Jim Street |
| Member of the Seattle City Council from Position 4 | |
| In office December 10, 1973 – January 1, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Liem Tuai |
| Succeeded by | Jan Drago |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1919 |
| Died | October 22, 2004 (aged 85) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Evelyn
(m. 1946; died 2002) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Alma mater | University of Washington (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
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George Benson (January 10, 1919 – October 22, 2004) was an American politician from Seattle. He was a five-time elected member of the Seattle City Council from 1973 to 1994. Benson advocated for expansion of public transit service in the city, with his major achievement being the creation of the Waterfront Streetcar, which was later named in his honor.