Whatcom County Council names replacement for Sen. Ericksen
Whatcom County Council members selected Simon Sefzik to finish the term of state Sen. Doug Ericksen, who died Dec. 17 after a five-week battle with COVID-19. Sefzik was chosen on a 4-2 vote as the council met in special session Tuesday, Jan. 11, and was immediately sworn in.
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to be selected and now the hard work begins. I want to listen and lead well. And I will listen to all people 鈥 especially if we disagree,鈥 Sefzik told The Bellingham Herald in a text message.
The Legislature started its 60-day 2022 session Monday, Jan. 10, in Olympia. Sefzik was given these committee assignments: Health and Long-Term Care, Higher Education and Workforce Development, and Housing and Local Government.
Sefzik, 22, of Ferndale, is a recent graduate of Patrick Henry College, a conservative Christian school in northeast Virginia. He interned in Congress and at the White House in 2020 and 2021.
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