Michael McGinn
Michael McGinn | |
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McGinn in 2009 | |
| 52nd Mayor of Seattle | |
| In office January 1, 2010 – January 1, 2014 | |
| Deputy | Darryl Smith |
| Preceded by | Greg Nickels |
| Succeeded by | Ed Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1959 Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Williams College (BA) University of Washington (JD) |
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Michael McGinn (born December 17, 1959) is an American lawyer and politician. He served as mayor of the city of Seattle, Washington, and is a neighborhood activist and a former State Chair of the Sierra Club.
In what was characterized as a "sea change in the power structure of Seattle", McGinn differentiated his campaign by his opposition to the proposed tunnel replacement to the Alaskan Way Viaduct. He was elected in November 2009 with the support of groups considered "political outsiders", such as environmentalists, biking advocates, musicians, advocates for the poor, nightclub owners, and younger voters.