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Mayor Mike McGinn shares a handy trick

May 2, 2013, 10:16 AM | Updated: Oct 11, 2024, 12:57 pm

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn really impressed KIRO Radio host Luke Burbank with a technique he uses to keep his suit jacket looking sharp even when he’s got to pack it away for his bike ride to work.

The mayor graciously agreed to share his suit-saving method with the KIRO Radio listeners.

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