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Larry Gossett

1945–

United States

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Lawrence Edward Gossett (born February 21, 1945) is an American politician and activist who served as a member of the nonpartisan King County Council, representing District 10 from 1994 to 2006 and District 2 from 2006 to 2020. Gossett served as chair of the council in 2007 and 2013. He is also a member of the Gang of Four, a coalition of influential Seattle activists.

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