
LOCAL · WA · 2005-2012
Sue Rahr
Sheriff · King County · Independent · Washington
On the record
First woman King Co sheriff; later Seattle PD interim
Background
Washington's Sheriff · King County of King County 2005–2012: Sue Rahr — 7-year tenure. After: Seattle PD Commissioner / Chief (2024-2024). Note: First woman King Co sheriff; later Seattle PD interim. Same-year political environment (2005): Governor Christine Gregoire; Attorney General Rob McKenna; Secretary of State Sam Reed.
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