Joe McDermott (politician)

Joe McDermott
McDermott in 2017
Chair of the King County Council
In office
January 1, 2016 – January 7, 2019
Preceded byLarry Phillips
Succeeded byRod Dembowski
Member of King County Council
from the 8th district
In office
November 24, 2010 – January 8, 2024
Preceded byJan Drago
Succeeded byTeresa Mosqueda
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 34th district
In office
October 15, 2007 – December 2, 2010
Preceded byErik Poulsen
Succeeded bySharon Nelson
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 34th district
In office
January 8, 2001 – October 15, 2007
Preceded byDow Constantine
Succeeded bySharon Nelson
Personal details
Born (1967-07-01) July 1, 1967 (age 57)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMichael Culpepper
ResidenceWest Seattle, Washington
EducationGonzaga University (BA)
University of Washington (MPA)
Harvard Kennedy School
Websitewww.kingcounty.gov/council/mcdermott.aspx

James Joseph McDermott (born July 1, 1967) is an American politician and a former member of the King County Council. He previously served ten years as a state legislator: seven years in the Washington House of Representatives and three in the Washington State Senate. In 2023, he announced that he would not seek re-election.[1]

  1. ^ "Executive Constantine statement on Councilmember McDermott not seeking reelection". January 20, 2023.