Michael McGinn — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as Mayor of Seattle, Washington, elected in November 2009.
Founder and former executive director of the Seattle Great City Initiative, a nonprofit advocacy group.
Former State Chair of the Sierra Club, where he led its political committee to grow to 50 active leaders by 2009.
Practiced business law as a partner at the Seattle firm Stokes Lawrence.
Earned a B.A. in economics from Williams College and a law degree from the University of Washington School of Law.

Biography

Michael McGinn is an American lawyer and politician who served as the mayor of Seattle, Washington. Elected in November 2009, his campaign was characterized by its opposition to the proposed tunnel replacement for the Alaskan Way Viaduct. He garnered support from groups considered "political outsiders," including environmentalists, biking advocates, musicians, advocates for the poor, nightclub owners, and younger voters.

Originally from Long Island, New York, McGinn earned a B.A.