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- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ervin, Keith (December 27, 2003). "Sullivan's legacy is a dividing line; Democrat steps out after 20 years on County Council". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ↑ Crowley, Walt (September 24, 2000). "Voters in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties reject regional transit plan on March 14, 1995". History Link. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- 1 2 3 Modie, Neil (September 16, 2003). "King County Council's Sullivan gets run for her money". Seattle Post Intelligencer. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ↑ "September 16, 2003 Primary Election". King County Election. Wayback Machine. September 17, 2003. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ↑ Modie, Niel (April 13, 2004). "Ex-Councilwoman Cynthia Sullivan hired for county post". Seattle Post Intelligencer. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
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