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A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the position of state senator for the 36th legislative district.

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                     WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of state senator for the 36th legislative district due to the resignation of Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles following her election as King County councilmember for district 4, and

                     WHEREAS, the 36th 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:

                     Reuven Carlyle is hereby appointed to the position of state senator for the 36th legislative district.