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By Don Fiene
Former Lake Forest Park City Councilmember 2006-2013

I was surprised by the League of Women Voters stance on not including Ashton McCartney as a candidate in the debate tomorrow. She was chosen as a replacement for the open position and sworn in AFTER the deadline for King County Elections. That is why she has to be a write in candidate for Position 2.
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees. Sunny for the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.