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MAYOR -011
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- 1982 (Creation)
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ca. 1982. Doug Sutherland was elected mayor of Tacoma Nov. 7, 1981 and served two terms from 1982 to 1990. Born in Helena, Montana, Mr. Sutherland is a graduate of Central Washington University. Prior to and during his time as a city councilman and mayor, he owned Tacoma Tent & Awning Co. While mayor, Mr. Sutherland worked to clean up Tacoma's air and the Commencement Bay Superfund site. He was involved in the historic Puyallup land claims settlement, restoration of Union Station and the Pantages and construction of the Tacoma Dome. With his help, the University of Washington-Tacoma and the new Washington State Historical Museum were initiated. Mr. Sutherland became the first city manager of Sea-Tac after his last mayoral term expired with his imput being vital in the creation of a fully functioning city. He returned to Pierce County as Pierce County Executive from January 1993 to December 2000. Mr. Sutherland is now the Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands. ALBUM 16. (www.dnr.wa.gov/base/bio.)
Sutherland, Doug; Mayors--Tacoma--1980-1990