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A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the position of state Senator for the 33rd Legislative District.

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                     WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of state senator for the 33rd legislative district due to the resignation of Senator Karen Keiser, which became effective today, December 10, 2024, and

                     WHEREAS, Article II, Section 15 of the Washington state Constitution prescribes the process for filling vacancies in either house of the state legislature, and

                     WHEREAS, the candidates must reside in the 33rd legislative district and be of the same political party as the legislator whose office is vacated, and

                     WHEREAS, the 33rd 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 constitutionally qualified candidates to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the current term as well as to fill the vacancy that will exist as of January 13, 2025;

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

                     Tina Orwall is hereby appointed to the position of state senator for the 33rd legislative district in the Washington State Senate to fill the remainder of the term of

Karen Keiser.  Tina Orwall shall continue to serve until a successor is elected and the successor has qualified.