Member of the King County Council from the 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 8, 2020 (2020-01-08)
Preceded by
Larry Gossett
Personal details
Born
Girmay Hadish Zahilay
(1987-05-06) May 6, 1987 (age 37) Sudan
Education
Stanford University (BA) University of Pennsylvania (JD)
Profession
Attorney
Website
www.kingcounty.gov/council/zahilay.aspx
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^Jimenez, Esmy (November 4, 2019). "Seattle voters contend between political newcomer or civil rights legend". KUOW. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
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