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A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the position of state senator for the 37th legislative district.

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                     WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of state senator for the 37th legislative district due to the resignation of Senator Pramila Jayapal following Senator Jayapal's election as United States Representative for the 7th Congressional District of the State of Washington, and

                     WHEREAS, the 37th legislative district Democratic precinct committee officers have met to consider candidates for the position, and

                     WHEREAS, the King County Democratic Central Committee has submitted the names of three nominees to fill the vacancy;

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:

                     Rebecca Saldaña is hereby appointed to the position of state senator for the 37th legislative district.