President Hall
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- Jan 22, 1891The City Council’s War on Williams: How Seattle Tried to Fire Its Own EngineerA bitter power struggle between the Board of Aldermen and city engineer Benezette Williams led to a legislative loophole designed to strip him of his contract, sparking fears of costly lawsuits and stalled infrastructure projects.Seattle, WA
- Jan 29, 1891The Engineer Who Had the City by the ThroatIn a bitter 1909 standoff over Seattle’s waterworks, engineer Benezet Williams accused city officials of squeezing him into submission after they canceled his contract. The advisory board’s final offer left him with little choice but to walk away.Seattle, WA