Seattle Area County Swears in Gay Councilmember

King County, Wash. -- home of Seattle -- swore in its first openly gay council member Monday, when Joe McDermott took the oath.

"Today confirms King County believes in representative democracy and values diversity," McDermott said. "I am honored that the voters have placed their trust in me and grateful for the LGBTQ community's support throughout my career."

McDermott, a passionate supporter of gay rights in Washington, previously served in the state house and senate.

Search form

Seattle-Area County Swears in Gay Politician

From our Sponsors

Most Popular

Latest Stories

Trending stories

All 6 rogue Mississippi cops got long prison sentences in 'Goon Squad' torture of 2 Black men

Santa’s Secret, the naughty immersive holiday experience, returns to NYC

‘Forgetting the Many’ remembers many more than just gay WW2 codebreaker Alan Turing

The gays are free from X/Twitter & now posting thirst traps on Bluesky

We can't stop laughing at these Trump supporters who effed around and are finding out

Post-election blues? Some advice from mental health experts

11 major myths about lesbian bed death debunked

Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir, an HIV-prevention drug, reduces risk by 96%

What's Omar Apollo's favorite thing about being queer?

BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! opens Gallery Café in London

AIDS/LifeCycle fundraiser is ending after more than 30 years

How climate disasters hurt mental health in young people

Out and About with Jeff Hiller

Meet ​our Health Hero of the Year, Armonté Butler

Cynthia Erivo reacts to queer people finding solace in 'Defying Gravity' ​​

Lesbian soccer stars Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr are having a baby!

Why this trans woman thinks 'Emilia Pérez' is great trans representation

The Sapphic baby boom is here! 9 celebs & couples who've grown their families in 2024

How fitness coach Tyriek Taylor reclaims his power from HIV with self-commitment

Experience romance in the clouds at this elevated rainforest resort

Joe Biden has tied the record for most LGBTQ+ judges confirmed in federal courts

Elon Musk uses burner accounts on X, doesn’t fact-check: report

France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion rights in constitution

50 modern queer horror films & where to stream them

Chappell Roan's second album: here's everything we know (so far)

Recommended Stories for You

Say hello to Elska's queer men of Salt Lake City

Election season got you down? This crisis line is soothing LGBTQ+ mental health

Here’s everything we know about ‘Yellowjackets’ season 3 — including its premiere date

A queer guide to Bluesky—the gays' chosen alternative to X/Twitter

Two series from The Advocate Channel launch on Hulu

Out100 Honoree Tony Valenzuela thanks queer and trans communities for support in his HIV journey

The menthol diaries: Taking back pride from tobacco

Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order

15+ pics from the legendary 52nd annual Miss Gay Rochester

Asheville heartbreak: Will LGBTQ+ cocktail bar rise from the ruins?

NewFest returns to NYC on Thursday with over 140 queer titles for its 36th film festival

Oh, no, Toto! Original Wicked Witch of the West actress was too ugly for the part?

Study finds use of puberty blockers safe and reversible, countering anti-trans accusations

Would you friend-zone someone over their zodiac sign? Lesbians weigh in

39 LGBTQ+ celebs you can follow on OnlyFans

25 of the biggest myths about LGBTQ+ sex, debunked!

Here's pics of Jonathan Bailey looking like an absolute smoke show on the 'Wicked' press tour

Cedric Gervais returns to his 'Summertime Sadness' roots with EDC Orlando performance

Photographic proof Marissa Bode devoured all of her 'Wicked' press your looks

Why activist Raif Derrazi thinks his HIV diagnosis is a gift

Ashland and its Oregon Shakespeare Festival is the Pacific Northwest’s hidden gem

Check out our 2024 year-end issue!

Joe Biden launches ‘Out for Biden-Harris’ campaign initiative to engage & woo LGBTQ+ voters (exclusive)

These pictures prove Cynthia Erivo ate and left no crumbs on the 'Wicked' press tour

Advocate.com Editors

Meet our Health Hero of the Year, Armonté Butler

Cynthia Erivo reacts to queer people finding solace in 'Defying Gravity'