Peter Steinbrueck

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Peter Steinbrueck is a member of the Seattle City Council. First elected to the council in 1997, he is now serving his third term, which runs through 2007. Steinbrueck served as president of the council during 2002 and 2003. During this time the Council went through the so-called Strippergate scandal, ending in three Councilmembers defeated for election in the 2003 election. Peter is currently (June 2004) chair of the Urban Development and Planning Committee.

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, USA, Steinbrueck is the son of a noted architect, Victor Steinbrueck. He holds a degree in architecture from the University of Washington, although he is neither licensed nor practicing.