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Seattle Times Editorial Board Weighs in on Hobbs

The Secretary of State from Lake Stevens gets a “to-do list” from Blethen and Co

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Nov 27, 2021
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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and family. Photo courtesy of ElectHobbs.com

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs needs to move fast to find a new elections director, fill several high level positions and mandate that his 300+ employees become vaccinated — all while launching a statewide campaign to retain his newly appointed office in the Capitol Rotunda.

So says the Seattle Times Editorial Board in a missive published on Black Friday.

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