Greg Nickels, Seattle mayor

 
By Jenni Carlson
Published: May 5, 2008

Role in the fight: Nickels is the driving force behind the City of Seattle 's suit against the Sonics , which asks that the franchise be held to the final two seasons of its KeyArena lease.

Why he's fighting: The oldest of six children, Nickels moved at a young age from Chicago to Erie, Pa. , to Seattle as his father searched for work. He went to th...


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