Tumwater Councilmember Debbie Sullivan was sworn into office on November 26, 2013, to complete the remainder of the term for Position No. 6, which she was elected to in the November 5 general election. Debbie served on the Tumwater Planning Commission for more than ten years, and as the chair for nearly seven of those years, prior to taking her seat as Councilmember. Areas of special interest include building a strong, balanced economic base in Tumwater, especially redevelopment of the brewery property, and increasing employment opportunities throughout the community.  Responsible management of Tumwater's environmental and physical assets is also a priority of her office.

Debbie's professional experience includes work in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Currently, she serves as a WorkFirst Commerce Specialist for a Washington State agency. Other community service activities include Community Youth Services volunteer (18 years), Thurston County Sheriff Jeep Patrol (5 years), founding member of South Puget Sound Mobile Search and Rescue, New Market Vocational Skills Center Office Automation and Technology Advisor Committee (5 years), and a Project Business Consultant for Junior Achievement. Debbie has lived in Thurston County for over 25 years and has been a Tumwater resident since 1998.

A reception will be held prior to the City Council meeting on January 7, 2014, celebrating the formal swearing in of all Tumwater elected officials serving terms that begin January 2014. 

Because she was elected to an appointed seat, Debbie was sworn in immediately following certification of the November 5 general election.