King County, Girmay Zahilay

Girmay Zahilay announces run for King County executive, says public safety is key issue
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay is running for county executive and touting two key endorsements and labor support as he launches his campaign.
Girmay Zahilay launches campaign for King County executive
The Metropolitan King County County Council member is the third candidate to enter the race for the seat County Executive Dow Constantine is vacating.
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay joins county executive race
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next King County executive. Zahilay announced his campaign for the county lead position on Monday, adding that his campaign is focusing on supporting working families and improving public safety.
Latest King County exec candidate says he represents ‘next generation’
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay announced his plans to run for King County executive Monday, making him the third major candidate in recent weeks to apply for the job of running Washington's most populous county.
King County Council approves $1 billion workforce housing initiative
The King County Council (KCC) voted Nov. 12 to approve councilmember Girmay Zahilay’s plan that creates a $1 billion workforce housing initiative. This regional measure aims to construct affordable ho
Candidate scramble for 2025 King County executive race begins
King County Executive Dow Constantine's recent announcement that he will not be seeking reelection next year means the contest to succeed him is already underway.
Bellevue's Claudia Balducci launches run for King County executive
King County Councilmember and Sound Transit Board Member Claudia Balducci announced Tuesday that she will seek the open King County executive job in 2025 following Dow Constantine's decision not to seek reelection.
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Let’s have a competitive race for King County Executive
King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson quickly followed suit. King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay is expected to ...
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King County Council to invest $1 billion in affordable “workforce housing”
King County Council voted 8 to 1 to approve a formal, non-binding request to outgoing King County Executive Dow Constantine for him to begin drafting a plan to fund at least $1 billion for the ...
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King County Council approves motion funding $1 billion in affordable housing units
Councilmember Reagan Dunn was the lone dissenting vote. The proposal, sponsored by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, would utilize King County’s excess debt capacity to foot the bill. After securing ...
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King County Council passes plan to create $1 billion workforce housing initiative
Constantine has said he will do so, according to Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, the prime sponsor of the legislation. The plan and the legislation to make it possible are due back to the council by ...