Incumbent, unopposed councilmember vies for second opportunity to work on progressive priorities
For King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, the last four years have been a whirlwind. Having been elected in November 2019, most of his first term was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many residents of King County District 2, which includes Southeast Seattle, Capitol Hill and Skyway, were hit particularly badly. During this time, the ambitious Zahilay stepped up his presence in his new role, engaging with constituents on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram while also channeling the social justice principles of his predecessor, civil rights legend Larry Gossett. ...