Ron Sims will be nominated to be the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. President Barack Obama made the announcement on Monday, February 2, 2009. The nomination will requires the approval of the U.S. Senate.SeattlePi: Ron Sims to leave Seattle for HUD (February 2, 2009)
Sims has served as Kings County Executive since 1996. Kings County Executive is the highest ranking elected official in Kings County, Washington.SeattlePi: Ron Sims to leave Seattle for HUD (February 2, 2009)
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1948
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Spokane, Washington
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Parents were civil rights activistsOfficial Site: Ron Sims Biography
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Graduated from Central Washington University
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Won two national leader of the year awards from American City and County MagazineOfficial Site: Ron Sims Biography
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One of six people given the Climate Protection Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in 2007Official Site: Ron Sims Biography
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Credited with his leadership effort in trying to stop the degradation of the Puget SoundOfficial Site: Ron Sims Biography
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President Barack Obama announced that Ron Sims will be nominated as the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSeattlePi: Ron Sims to leave Seattle for HUD (February 2, 2009)
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Sims would be responsible for the daily operations of HUD, HUD's budget, and 8,500 employeesSeattlePi: Ron Sims to leave Seattle for HUD (February 2, 2009)
