Drafter
06/18/2025
Title
A MOTION confirming the reappointment of Kathy Sakahara to the citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative sponsored by a nonpartisan organization active in King County that provides elections information to the public.
Body
WHEREAS, the League of Women Voters has identified Kathy Sakahara to represent the organization on the citizens' election oversight committee, and
WHEREAS, King County is committed to conducting open, accurate and fair elections, and
WHEREAS, the citizens' elections oversight committee help to ensure that accountability and performance of the department of elections is provided in a transparent manner that is meaningful to King County residents, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with K.C.C. 2.53.021, the employment and administration committee appoints members to the citizens' elections oversight committee, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with K.C.C. 2.53.021, appointments to the citizens' elections oversight committee are subject to confirmation by the full council by motion, and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, in accordance with K.C.C. 2.53.021, the employment and administration committee reappointed Kathy Sakahara to the citizens' elections oversight committee, for a three-year term to expire on July 31, 2028;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
The reappointment of Kathy Sakahara to the citizens' elections oversight committee as the representative from the League of Women Voters, for a three-year term to expire on July 31, 2028, is confirmed.