Sally Bagshaw was a member of the Seattle City Council from 2016 to 2019.
12 Facts About Sally Bagshaw
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Sally Bagshaw began her legal career as an assistant attorney general at both the University of Washington and Washington State University.
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In 2004, Sally Bagshaw earned the King County Bar Association's Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year award and the State Bar Association's annual award for lawyers in public service.
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Drago urged Sally Bagshaw to run for her seat because of her deep knowledge and unique skills.
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Sally Bagshaw ran on replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a tunnel, changing zoning laws to increase low-income housing and allowing for Assessor Dwelling Units in single-family zones, and bringing light rail to West Seattle.
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Sally Bagshaw would have to walk back a statement at a primary debate in which she raised a "No" card when candidates were asked if they had contributed to a Republican campaign.
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Sally Bagshaw was initially open to running in District 4, but ultimately decided to run in District 7 which covers Downtown, South Lake Union, Queen Anne, and Magnolia.
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Sally Bagshaw worked closely on the demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and later the creation of the State Route 99 tunnel.
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In November 2018, Sally Bagshaw announced that she would not seek reelection.
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Sally Bagshaw is married to her husband, Brad, and has two sons.
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At 47, Sally Bagshaw earned her pilots license and sails internationally on her sailboat.
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In 2020, Sally Bagshaw joined Harvard's Advanced Leadership Initiative as a fellow.