King County Executive Ron Sims has taken a lot of criticism lately, including urging by people in his own party not to run again, but he certainly has been a “steadfast ally to the LGBT community.” The president has tapped Sims for second in command at HUD which will could leave a huge political void for gays in the Seattle area.
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I don’t think we will ever have a bigger and more passionate friend in that office in the foreseeable future.