Mr. Sims went to Washington. A replacement was needed. Laura Onstot correctly set the odds. The Blue Ribbon Panel narrowed the field to two. Today, there will be only one. It’s win or go home! (Yes, I’ve been watching the NBA playoffs.) The King County Council is currently interviewing all four candidates for the position of Interim King County Executive. At 11 AM, they’ll vote. You can watch it all online. FYI, Kurt Triplett just talked about himself in the third person.
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