Randy Revelle
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Randy Revelle was the third King County Executive
, having served from his election in November 1981 until January 1, 1986. Revelle received some national attention when shortly after his election the Seattle Post Intelligencer disclosed that Revelle suffered from Bipolar disorder
. Revelle made no secret of his condition and, he said later, “friends, colleagues and the media” knew about it.
King County Executive
The King County Executive is the highest elected official representing the government of King County, Washington, USA. The post was established with the implementation of the Home Rule Charter for King County on November 5, 1968...
, having served from his election in November 1981 until January 1, 1986. Revelle received some national attention when shortly after his election the Seattle Post Intelligencer disclosed that Revelle suffered from Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder or bipolar affective disorder, historically known as manic–depressive disorder, is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition, and mood with or without one or...
. Revelle made no secret of his condition and, he said later, “friends, colleagues and the media” knew about it.