Girmay Zahilay

Girmay Zahilay
Member of the King County Council
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
January 8, 2020 (2020-01-08)
Preceded byLarry Gossett
Personal details
Born
Girmay Hadish Zahilay

(1987-05-06) May 6, 1987 (age 37)
Sudan
EducationStanford University (BA)
University of Pennsylvania (JD)
ProfessionAttorney
Websitewww.kingcounty.gov/council/zahilay.aspx

Girmay Hadish Zahilay (/ˈɡɜːrm ˈzɑːhɪl/ GUR-my ZAH-hil-eye;[1] born May 6, 1987) is an American politician and lawyer who is a member of the King County Council from District 2 in Seattle, Washington. He was elected in 2019, defeating longtime incumbent Larry Gossett.

  1. ^ Jimenez, Esmy (November 4, 2019). "Seattle voters contend between political newcomer or civil rights legend". KUOW. Retrieved January 8, 2020.