Sally Bagshaw

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Sally Bagshaw
Member of Seattle City Council for the 4th Position
Assumed office
January 1, 2010
Preceded by Jan Drago
Personal details
Born (1951-02-15) February 15, 1951 (age 73)
Portland, Oregon
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Brad Bagshaw
Children 2 sons
Residence Seattle, WA
Occupation Seattle City Councilmember (Position 4)
Religion Progressive Christian
Website Council webpage

Sally Bagshaw is a member of the Seattle City Council, first elected in 2009. She defeated her challenger David Bloom in the November election by winning 69.25 percent of the vote.[1] As of January 2010 she is chair of the Parks & Seattle Center committee and the Waterfront Planning committee, vice chair of the Public Safety & Education Committee, a member of the Built Environment committee, and an alternate on the Housing, Human Services, Health, & Culture committee.[2]

Bagshaw received a bachelor's degree in history from Stanford University in 1973 and a JD from the University of Idaho in 1976.[3]

2009 Campaign

In the August primary, Bagshaw faced opposition from David Bloom, Dorsol Plants, Thomas Tobin, and Brian Carver.

In the August 18 primary, Bagshaw advanced to the general election, beating her nearest challenger by more than 30 percentage points.[4]

Primary election results

2009 Seattle City Council, Pos. 4 Primary election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Sally Bagshaw 63,348 51.01%
David Bloom 22,690 18.27%
Dorsol Plants 17,822 14.35%
Thomas Tobin 10,274 8.27%
Brian Carver 9,581 7.72%

References

  1. King County Election Results http://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/200911/Respage23.aspx Accessed online February 7, 2010
  2. Seattle City Council Website http://www.seattle.gov/council/bagshaw/ Accessed online February 7, 2010
  3. Seattle Voters' Guide, Candidate Bios http://www.switchyardmedia.com/images/stories/showcase/2009_seattle_elections/slideshow448.html Accessed online February 7, 2010
  4. King County Election Results http://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/200908/Respage8.aspx Accessed online February 7, 2010


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