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Floyd C. Miller (January 11, 1902 – December 10, 1985) was an American politician who served six terms in the
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beginning in 1937, and on the
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1956–1969 (serving as Council President from 1962–64 and 1968–69), after which he was interim
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of
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for nine months between March 23, 1969 and December 1, 1969, filling out the term of
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, who had been appointed Assistant Secretary of the
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.Seattle City Council Members, 1869-Present Chronological Listing
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During his short mayoral tenure, Seattle's first
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team, the
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began play, but would move after only one season to
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to become the Brewers. Miller died on December 10, 1985.


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1902 births 1985 deaths 20th-century mayors of places in Washington (state) Mayors of Seattle Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives {{Washington-mayor-stub