King County, Girmay Zahilay

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 Council Member Girmay Zahilay Launches Run for County Executive as the Working Family’s Champion
Here is what you need to know about King County Council's guy, Girmay Zahilay. First thing, when you say that sentence aloud it rhymes. Second, on Monday, he formally announced his candidacy for King County Executive,
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.
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.
Girmay Zahilay enters King County executive race saying 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.
Here is everyone who is running for King County Executive
Three current King County officials are running to replace Dow Constantine as executive. Constantine announced earlier this year that he would not be running for re-election. In a release, he said it is time for a new leader to take over as King County executive and build on what he achieved during his tenure.
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King County Council approves motion funding $1 billion in affordable housing units
The King County Council approved a motion Tuesday afternoon ... The proposal, sponsored by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, would utilize King County’s excess debt capacity to foot the bill ...
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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 passes plan to create $1 billion workforce housing initiative
The King County Council voted 8-1 Tuesday for a plan to ... Constantine has said he will do so, according to Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, the prime sponsor of the legislation.
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King County Executive Dow Constantine decides not to run for reelection in 2025
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay also commented on the announcement ... followed by his time on the King County Council, and now as County Executive for the past 15 years,” ...
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King County Council approves new 2025 operating budget
The 2025 operating budget will invest funding into multiple transit projects to improve safety, reliability and ...
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King County to explore taking on debt to build affordable housing
The Metropolitan King County Council voted 8-1 Tuesday to study the possibility of taking on new debt to fund mixed-income housing. Sponsored by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, the motion ...