A Will to Serve: Stories of Patience, Persistence, and Friends Made Along the Way

by Jim Ellis and Jennifer Ott

The autobiography of an indefatigable visionary and citizen activist

Jim Ellis was one of the most influential and impactful civic leaders of Seattle's and Washington's recent history. Though he never sought elected office, his vision and drive were a key force behind many major projects defining our city, county, and region from the 1950s through today. From cleaning up Lake Washington, establishing King County Metro, and implementing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933245700
• ISBN13: 9781933245706
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 416 Pages