Meet City Councilmember John Okamoto, just appointed for remainder of Sally Clark’s term

(City of Seattle photo: Councilmember John Okamoto’s swearing-in today)
The newest member of the Seattle City Council is 61-year-old John Okamoto of Seward Park, chosen today by his new colleagues to fill the unexpired term left when Sally Clark resigned to take a job at the University of Washington. Okamoto is a former city employee, including a recent sting as interim Human Services Director. Here’s the official city announcement; here’s Okamoto’s application material. Okamoto has pledged not to run for election this fall, as the Council had requested of applicants, so he will serve until the election is certified in late November.

3 Replies to "Meet City Councilmember John Okamoto, just appointed for remainder of Sally Clark's term"

  • JoB April 28, 2015 (7:16 am)

    no surprises here
    this was the mayor’s pick

  • question? April 28, 2015 (8:12 am)

    Wouldn’t he serve until the new Councilmember takes office in January?

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