J.T. Ronald
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- Sep 24, 1885Seattle's Public Reckoning with Anti-Chinese SentimentMayor Yesler convenes a massive meeting at Frye's Opera House to address the growing agitation against Chinese residents in the territory.Seattle, WA
- May 15, 1892Mayor Ronald Fires Board of Public Works MemberIn a detailed legal takedown, Mayor J.T. Ronald removes George H. Heilbron from office, citing conflicts of interest and chronic absenteeism.City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Jun 27, 1892The City Debates Public PowerSeattle officials initiate a formal investigation into the city owning its own electric light plant.Seattle, WA
- Sep 22, 1892The Mayor's Ultimatum to the Board of HealthMayor J.T. Ronald demands the resignation of the Health Board after they refuse to fire the health officer for being 'opprobrious.'Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
- Sep 23, 1892The Mayor vs. The Board of HealthMayor Ronald demands the resignation of Seattle's health board in a bitter clash over political control and professional autonomy.City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Sep 27, 1892Mayor Ronald Targets Health Board for RemovalA power struggle at City Hall pits the mayor against the Board of Sanitation over alleged incompetence, extravagance, and professional disrespect.City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Oct 25, 1892A New Harbor Defense for SteamboatsSeattle City Council authorizes a $3,500 investment in heavy-duty mooring buoys to manage the growing congestion of the waterfront.Seattle Waterfront, Seattle, WA
- Nov 8, 1892The Health Board Fights Smallpox ScareCity officials seek to prevent Vancouver, B.C., from enacting a quarantine against Seattle by providing a status report on local smallpox cases.Seattle, WA
- Oct 7, 1893The Battle for the Mayor’s OfficeGambling syndicates attempt to oust Mayor J.T. Ronald after he refuses to legalize or ignore their operations in Seattle.Seattle, WA
- Jan 31, 1894Seattle’s Sewer Scandal and the Mayor’s Failed PurgeMayor J.T. Ronald’s attempt to remove members of the Board of Public Works over allegations of mismanagement and cronyism is blocked by an injunction.City Hall, Seattle, WA