Greg Nickels, American lawyer and politician, 51st Mayor of Seattle

Greg Nickels

American politician

Gregory James Nickels is an American politician who served as 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…

Mayor of Seattle

The mayor of Seattle is the head of the executive branch of the city government of Seattle, Washington. The mayor is authorized by the city charter to enforce laws enacted by the Seattle City Council, as well as direct subordinate officers in city departments.