Olympia Named Temporary Seat of Government
The Council debates and finalizes the definition of judicial districts, securing Olympia's status as the provisional capital.
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Council took up House bill defining the judicial districts. On motion of Mr. Catlin, insert Olympia as the temporary seat of government. Mr. Sayward moved to amend by inserting Steilacoom. Vote on Mr. Sayward’s motion taken by ayes and nays, and was lost. Ayes: Balch, Bradford, Miles, Sayward, President. Noes: Bigelow, Catlin, Toppon, Yantis. Bill as amended passed.
“On motion of Mr. Catlin, insert Olympia as the temporary seat of government.”
The selection of Olympia as the capital was not a foregone conclusion, as this legislative record shows a brief, unsuccessful attempt to move the seat to Steilacoom.
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