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A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the position of state Senator for the 48th Legislative District.

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                     WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of state Senator for the 48th Legislative District due to the resignation of Senator Patty Kuderer, which is effective as of January 7, 2025, 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 48th Legislative District and be of the same political party as the legislator whose office is vacated, and

                     WHEREAS, the 48th 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 constitutionally qualified candidates to fill the vacancy;

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

                     A.  Vandana Slatter is hereby appointed to the position of state senator for the 48th Legislative District in the Washington state Senate and continue to serve until a successor is elected, and the successor has qualified.

                     B.  A copy of this motion shall be provided to the clerk of the Washington state Senate, the Governor of the state of Washington, and the chair of the Washington state Democratic Party.