A Political History of Kirkland, Washington 1965-1995

Kirkland boasts the reputation as a waterfront community that cares about its people, its businesses and environment. It’s a city that took its time to comprehensively plan for a preferred future, taking ‘city panning’ to a new level, one of forethought and foresight. Today it is a well-rounded community that boasts a high livability quotient, the home of the Seattle Seahawks and some of the finest lake frontages in Washington state. It’s a city that offers fine dining, shopping, parks, cultural events and an extensive collection of public art.

This book is the story of Kirkland’s developmental years: 1965 to 1995. How has the city evolved? What forces drove change? Who were the players?

Written by: Bob Neir

ISBN: 1-58619-112-8

First printed: 2005