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City Council President Bruce Harrell becomes Seattle's 54th mayor; Ed Murray steps down
Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell took the oath of office to become mayor Wednesday, as Ed Murray, disgraced by allegations of child sexual abuse, ended his time at City Hall.
Though an upcoming election means Harrell’s time as mayor will be short, he vowed to be more than a “caretaker.”
“I’m joined by many cabinet members, elected officials, friends, family,” Harrell said, surrounded by city department heads and several City Council members.
“And their presence should signal to the people of Seattle that our duties to be leaders and public servants, our duties transcend a person or office.”
Read more: http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/bruce-harrell-to-take-oath-wednesday-as-seattles-next-mayor/