Tuesday, April 20, 2010 3:58 PM
LA Lobbyist Seeley Retires
The City of Angels' top lobbyist, Jim Seeley, is retiring after 34 years on the job.
The Los Angeles native started in Washington as a staffer to Minnesota Rep. Walter Judd, then joined the Department of Commerce. He moved on work in the DC office of the state of Illinois. He became the chief federal legislative representative for LA in 1976.
Seeley served under four LA mayors beginning with Tom Bradley, then Richard Riordan, James Hahn and finally, Antonio Villaraigosa.
His friends and colleagues are feting him tonight at the Democratic Club.
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Anthony
Sunday, July 3, 2011
The Los Angeles native started in Washington as a staffer to Minnesota Rep. Walter Judd, then joined the Department of Commerce. He moved on work in the DC office of the state of Illinois. He became the chief federal legislative representative for LA in 1976. Maria CNA
john seeley
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Dad,
Thanks for introducing us to the mayors, chiefs of police, and congressmen from LA and California throughout our childhood - these were tremendous experiences and memories. We have always been proud of you when your colleagues spoke highly of you and your work. Enjoy your 'retirement' - you deserve it!!!
Love,
John
john seeley
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Dad,
Thanks for introducing us to the mayors, chiefs of police, and congressmen from LA and California throughout our childhood - these were tremendous experiences and memories. We have always been proud of you when your colleagues spoke highly of you and your work. Enjoy your 'retirement' - you deserve it!!!
Love,
John
john seeley
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Dad,
Thanks for introducing us to the mayors, chiefs of police, and congressmen from LA and California throughout our childhood - these were tremendous experiences and memories. We have always been proud of you when your colleagues spoke highly of you and your work. Enjoy your 'retirement' - you deserve it!!!
Love,
John
Jenny Seeley Waizecker
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Congratulations, Dad! I am so proud of you!
xoxo
Jenny
Ed Somers
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Jim Seeley is one of the rare people in Washington who makes everyone he comes in contact with a better person through his knowledge, mentorship and friendship. He is now, and will ever remain, “The Dean” of city representatives.
Ed Somers
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Jim Seely is one of the rare people in Washington who makes everyone he comes in contact with a better person through his knowledge, mentorship and friendship. He is now, and will ever remain, "The Dean" of city representatives.
Jim Hock
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
I am incredibly proud to call Jim Seeley a friend and mentor. I was his intern nearly 2 decades ago and he taught me the ropes --treating everyone with respect no matter who they were. Simply put, he is one of the finest people this city and the lobbying industry has. Best of luck Jim in your next chapter, which will no doubt include much needed time for golf and many memories to come with his many kids and grandkids.