The day John L. O’Brien was honored
For many newcomers to the Legislature and the Capitol Campus, the John L. O’Brien Building (or JLOB, as it’s known in “acronymese”) is simply the name of the building where most of the state representatives’ offices are located, as well as public hearing rooms, and House committee and caucus staffs’ offices. But old-timers well remember the man for whom the building is named. O’Brien, a Seattle Democrat, served 26 two-year terms in the House, including four terms as House speaker….