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My staff members Paul Elliott, Yvonne Newson,
and Myisha Chambers are available to assist you...
Paul Elliott, Chief of Staff
Paul Elliott is a Seattle native and graduate of the University of Washington. He has worked as a Legislative Aide to
Councilmember McIver since early 2001. Prior work experience included ten years on the staff of then Congressman Mike Lowry,
followed by six years on the staff of Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld. The last ten of those years was spent in Washington, D.C.
Since returning to Seattle, he has been involved in numerous political campaigns, including management of the successful 2003
race of Alec Fisken to the Seattle Port Commission, Terry Bergeson’s successful 2000 reelection bid for the post of Washington
State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the successful 1997 City of Seattle Families & Education Levy. He has also served
as the treasurer for numerous campaigns, including Norm Rice’s 1996 bid for Governor, Councilmember McIver’s 2001 reelection
effort, and the 2002 State Supreme Court race of Judge Michael Spearman.
Elliott recently completed a six year tenure as a board member, including one year as board president, of the King County
Sexual Assault Resource Center. He is a resident of the University District.
Elliott’s primary responsibilities in the McIver office are budgeting, parks, and government affairs.
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Myisha Chambers
Myisha earned a bachelors degree in Urban Studies from San Francisco State University and acted as a Community Liaison for the San Francisco Urban Institute providing technical assistance to a grassroots neighborhood revitalization project in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood of San Francisco.
She went on to graduate from the Evans School at the University of Washington with a Master's in Public Affairs and has provided consulting and policy research for community based organizations, government and public agencies.
In addition she also has experience in affordable housing development and tax credit financing for senior and multi-family projects throughout Washington, Alaska, and Idaho.
Her interests lie in a variety of areas, and she hopes to continue to branch out to collaboratively work with those who serve the public and share in her sense of community. She loves pondering complex situations and using her creativity combined with the expertise of others to create effective solutions to everyday challenges.
She currently clerks the Finance and Budget Committee, tracks legislation, and handles issues pertaining to affordable housing.
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Yvonne Newson
Yvonne Newson coordinates Councilmember McIver’s schedule.
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