Drafter
Clerk 01/21/2025
Title
A MOTION making an appointment to fill the vacancy in the position of state Senator for the 34th Legislative District.
Body
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of state Senator for the 34th Legislative District due to the resignation of Senator Joe Nguyen, which is effective as of January 15, 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 34th Legislative District and be of the same political party as the legislator whose office is vacated, and
WHEREAS, the 34th 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. Emily Alvarado is hereby appointed to the position of state Senator for the 34th 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.