Pete Holmes | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Pete_Holmes_at_Hempfest_2012_-_04.jpg) Holmes in 2012 | |
| Seattle City Attorney | |
| In office January 1, 2010 – January 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Carr |
| Succeeded by | Ann Davison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1956 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ann |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Seward Park, Seattle, Washington |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Attorney |
Peter S. Holmes (born March 21, 1956) is an American politician and attorney who served as the Seattle City Attorney from 2010 to 2022. He was elected in November 2009, defeating incumbent Tom Carr by a significant margin.[1] After winning a second term uncontested in 2013, he defeated challenger Scott Lindsay in 2017 with nearly 75% of the vote,[2] but failed to advance from the primary in a bid for a fourth term in the 2021 election.[3]
Prior to his election, Holmes served as an original member of the Seattle Police Department's Office of Professional Accountability Review Board (OPARB), a citizen review board which reviews police policy and procedures and maintains civilian oversight of the police department. He served as chair of OPARB between 2003 and 2008, during which time he advocated for public release of police records and OPARB reports.[4]
- ^ Perry, Nick. "Pete Holmes easily defeats incumbent Tom Carr in Seattle city-attorney race". Seattle Times. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ^ Green, Sara Jean. "Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes cruises to re-election over Scott Lindsay". Seattle Times. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ^ Brunner, Jim; Gutman, David (August 6, 2021). "Pete Holmes concedes Seattle city attorney race; Thomas-Kennedy, Davison will face off in November". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "About Pete Holmes". Seattle City Attorney's Office. Retrieved July 23, 2012.