Councilmember Girmay Zahilay
@girmayzahilay.bsky.social
King County Executive-elect | Sound Transit Board | frmr Start-Up Companies Lawyer | Nonprofit Founder | Proud Husband & New Dad ♥️
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Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s all do our parts to keep our communities fed this holiday season.
Yesterday, we volunteered at 4 food banks in every corner of King County
Find your closest food bank using our new map tool and make a financial contribution today: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
Yesterday, we volunteered at 4 food banks in every corner of King County
Find your closest food bank using our new map tool and make a financial contribution today: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
November 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s all do our parts to keep our communities fed this holiday season.
Yesterday, we volunteered at 4 food banks in every corner of King County
Find your closest food bank using our new map tool and make a financial contribution today: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
Yesterday, we volunteered at 4 food banks in every corner of King County
Find your closest food bank using our new map tool and make a financial contribution today: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
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Surrounded by kids from the audience and holding his baby daughter, Girmay Zahilay was sworn in Tuesday as the 10th King County executive and the youngest ever to hold the position.
Sworn in early, Exec Zahilay ready to shake up King County
Surrounded by kids from the audience and holding his baby daughter, Girmay Zahilay was sworn in Tuesday as the 10th King County executive and the youngest ever to hold the position.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Surrounded by kids from the audience and holding his baby daughter, Girmay Zahilay was sworn in Tuesday as the 10th King County executive and the youngest ever to hold the position.
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Girmay H. Zahilay, the youngest and first millennial King County Executive, outlines his 'Four B's' policy framework in inaugural address. His administration marks the first change in executive leadership in 16 years, overseeing 18,000 employees and serving 2.3 million residents.
Zahilay Takes Office As King County Executive
Girmay H. Zahilay becomes the youngest and first millennial, immigrant, refugee, and non-Seattle resident King County Executive.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Girmay H. Zahilay, the youngest and first millennial King County Executive, outlines his 'Four B's' policy framework in inaugural address. His administration marks the first change in executive leadership in 16 years, overseeing 18,000 employees and serving 2.3 million residents.
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A new chapter begins: Girmay Zahilay sworn in as King County’s seventh elected Executive
At a celebratory morning event in New Holly and then again at an afternoon ceremony in the King County Courthouse's Council chambers, Zahilay took the oath and assumed his new role as the leader of the twelfth…
At a celebratory morning event in New Holly and then again at an afternoon ceremony in the King County Courthouse's Council chambers, Zahilay took the oath and assumed his new role as the leader of the twelfth…
A new chapter begins: Girmay Zahilay sworn in as King County’s seventh elected Executive
At a celebratory morning event in New Holly and then again at an afternoon ceremony in the King County Courthouse's Council chambers, Zahilay took the oath and assumed his new role as the leader of the twelfth largest county in the United States. He's the first immigrant, first refugee, and first millennial to serve in the role.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A new chapter begins: Girmay Zahilay sworn in as King County’s seventh elected Executive
At a celebratory morning event in New Holly and then again at an afternoon ceremony in the King County Courthouse's Council chambers, Zahilay took the oath and assumed his new role as the leader of the twelfth…
At a celebratory morning event in New Holly and then again at an afternoon ceremony in the King County Courthouse's Council chambers, Zahilay took the oath and assumed his new role as the leader of the twelfth…
We’re hitting 4 food banks in every corner of the region today as part of our Regional Day of Service.
Here are 2 of our volunteers who had such a sweet reason for giving back. It’s not too late to donate to help feed our neighbors. Find your closest food bank: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
Here are 2 of our volunteers who had such a sweet reason for giving back. It’s not too late to donate to help feed our neighbors. Find your closest food bank: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We’re hitting 4 food banks in every corner of the region today as part of our Regional Day of Service.
Here are 2 of our volunteers who had such a sweet reason for giving back. It’s not too late to donate to help feed our neighbors. Find your closest food bank: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
Here are 2 of our volunteers who had such a sweet reason for giving back. It’s not too late to donate to help feed our neighbors. Find your closest food bank: kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
“Zahilay says this Regional Day of Service is a call to action for all King County residents to engage with their local food banks.
For those interested in participating, you can find your closest food bank using the King County Food Resource Map.”
www.fox13seattle.com/news/day-of-...
For those interested in participating, you can find your closest food bank using the King County Food Resource Map.”
www.fox13seattle.com/news/day-of-...
Regional Day of Service marks first day for new King County Executive in WA
New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay marked his first day on the job Wednesday with a Regional Day of Service, focused on food banks across King County.
www.fox13seattle.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“Zahilay says this Regional Day of Service is a call to action for all King County residents to engage with their local food banks.
For those interested in participating, you can find your closest food bank using the King County Food Resource Map.”
www.fox13seattle.com/news/day-of-...
For those interested in participating, you can find your closest food bank using the King County Food Resource Map.”
www.fox13seattle.com/news/day-of-...
Tomorrow we launch our Regional Day of Service across King County. I’ll be visiting food banks from the Rainier Valley to Des Moines, Bellevue, and Tukwila to volunteer, listen, and support.
Join in by volunteering or donating. Boots on the ground!
kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
Join in by volunteering or donating. Boots on the ground!
kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Tomorrow we launch our Regional Day of Service across King County. I’ll be visiting food banks from the Rainier Valley to Des Moines, Bellevue, and Tukwila to volunteer, listen, and support.
Join in by volunteering or donating. Boots on the ground!
kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
Join in by volunteering or donating. Boots on the ground!
kingcounty.gov/food-resource-map
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Girmay Zahilay sworn in as King County executive
Girmay Zahilay sworn in as King County executive
Zahilay, who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee, promised a local government that "can help people and change lives." He takes office amid federal government hostility toward immigrants.
www.seattletimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Girmay Zahilay sworn in as King County executive
Today, I was sworn in as the 10th King County Executive, and it is the honor of my life to serve the place that gave my family a home, a chance, and a future. I am grateful beyond words to everyone who has supported this journey and to the communities across our county who inspire me every day.
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Today, I was sworn in as the 10th King County Executive, and it is the honor of my life to serve the place that gave my family a home, a chance, and a future. I am grateful beyond words to everyone who has supported this journey and to the communities across our county who inspire me every day.
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All smiles as King County Executive @girmayzahilay.bsky.social takes the oath of office in front of a standing room only crowd in South Seattle.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
All smiles as King County Executive @girmayzahilay.bsky.social takes the oath of office in front of a standing room only crowd in South Seattle.
@komonews.bsky.social
@komonews.bsky.social
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Big congratulations to our new King County Executive, @girmayzahilay.bsky.social! I’m so looking forward to your leadership and our work together to tackle the affordability crisis and deliver results for the people of our region. An exciting day. #thisisyourcity
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Big congratulations to our new King County Executive, @girmayzahilay.bsky.social! I’m so looking forward to your leadership and our work together to tackle the affordability crisis and deliver results for the people of our region. An exciting day. #thisisyourcity
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We need trusting and effective partnerships to tackle Seattle’s most pressing challenges. From affordability to safety to transit, we’ve got a lot of work to do, and I’m glad to have a partner like Girmay in this work! #thisisyourcity
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We need trusting and effective partnerships to tackle Seattle’s most pressing challenges. From affordability to safety to transit, we’ve got a lot of work to do, and I’m glad to have a partner like Girmay in this work! #thisisyourcity
In their first meeting, Mayor-elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social and Executive-elect Zahilay discussed the urgent challenges facing the region and the importance of coordinated action. Their conversation covered homelessness, childcare, federal funding cuts, and set the foundation for collaboration
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
In their first meeting, Mayor-elect @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social and Executive-elect Zahilay discussed the urgent challenges facing the region and the importance of coordinated action. Their conversation covered homelessness, childcare, federal funding cuts, and set the foundation for collaboration
Over the past couple weeks we have moved from election night to building the foundation of a new administration.
Join us and share your ideas at girmaytransition2025.com
Join us and share your ideas at girmaytransition2025.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Over the past couple weeks we have moved from election night to building the foundation of a new administration.
Join us and share your ideas at girmaytransition2025.com
Join us and share your ideas at girmaytransition2025.com
Thank you to @mlklabor and the 220,000 workers you represent for honoring me as Elected Official of the Year. I’m proud of the track record we’ve built together on affordability and opportunity, and as I step into the Executive role next week, I’ll continue strengthening that work for every worker.
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Thank you to @mlklabor and the 220,000 workers you represent for honoring me as Elected Official of the Year. I’m proud of the track record we’ve built together on affordability and opportunity, and as I step into the Executive role next week, I’ll continue strengthening that work for every worker.
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Thank you so much to Consul General Prakash Gupta and all the leaders in our region’s vibrant Indian diaspora community who gathered last night to welcome me and incoming King County Executive Girmay Zahilay (@girmayzahilay.bsky.social) with such warm hospitality!
November 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Thank you so much to Consul General Prakash Gupta and all the leaders in our region’s vibrant Indian diaspora community who gathered last night to welcome me and incoming King County Executive Girmay Zahilay (@girmayzahilay.bsky.social) with such warm hospitality!
Yesterday, I visited the beautiful and sacred Snoqualmie Falls to sit down with leaders from the Snoqualmie Tribe for an important conversation about our shared future in King County.
As Executive-Elect, I’m committed to building a relationship rooted in respect, collaboration, and action.
As Executive-Elect, I’m committed to building a relationship rooted in respect, collaboration, and action.
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Yesterday, I visited the beautiful and sacred Snoqualmie Falls to sit down with leaders from the Snoqualmie Tribe for an important conversation about our shared future in King County.
As Executive-Elect, I’m committed to building a relationship rooted in respect, collaboration, and action.
As Executive-Elect, I’m committed to building a relationship rooted in respect, collaboration, and action.
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Congratulations to Girmay Zahilay, new King County Executive, and Katie Wilson, new Seattle Mayor, bringing fresh, youthful leadership to Washington State.
November 14, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Congratulations to Girmay Zahilay, new King County Executive, and Katie Wilson, new Seattle Mayor, bringing fresh, youthful leadership to Washington State.
Today we officially kicked off the first meetings of my transition committee as we prepare for the work ahead. More than one hundred leaders from across King County came together this morning.
Share your ideas and submit your resumes here: girmaytransition2025.com
Share your ideas and submit your resumes here: girmaytransition2025.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Today we officially kicked off the first meetings of my transition committee as we prepare for the work ahead. More than one hundred leaders from across King County came together this morning.
Share your ideas and submit your resumes here: girmaytransition2025.com
Share your ideas and submit your resumes here: girmaytransition2025.com
I want to thank Mayor Bruce Harrell for his decades of service to Seattle, his hometown. I also want to congratulate Mayor-elect Katie Wilson on her victory.
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I want to thank Mayor Bruce Harrell for his decades of service to Seattle, his hometown. I also want to congratulate Mayor-elect Katie Wilson on her victory.
Today marks the start of my transition as King County Executive-elect. This is the beginning of building the new administration that will lead King County.
Learn more about our transition, see the full committee, and how to apply to join our administration at GirmayTransition2025.com
Learn more about our transition, see the full committee, and how to apply to join our administration at GirmayTransition2025.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Today marks the start of my transition as King County Executive-elect. This is the beginning of building the new administration that will lead King County.
Learn more about our transition, see the full committee, and how to apply to join our administration at GirmayTransition2025.com
Learn more about our transition, see the full committee, and how to apply to join our administration at GirmayTransition2025.com
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Girmay Zahilay has claimed victory in the race for King County executive, as his opponent Claudia Balducci conceded Friday. The two are both currently County Council members representing opposite sides of Lake Washington.
Girmay Zahilay claims victory in King County executive race as Balducci concedes
Girmay Zahilay has claimed victory in the race for King County executive, as his opponent Claudia Balducci conceded Friday. The two are both currently County Council members representing opposite side...
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November 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Girmay Zahilay has claimed victory in the race for King County executive, as his opponent Claudia Balducci conceded Friday. The two are both currently County Council members representing opposite sides of Lake Washington.
To my core campaign team, volunteers, finance committee, donors, door knockers, house hosts, and voters: Thank you. I woke up feeling deeply grateful for all the work you put into this campaign. I appreciate all of you.
November 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
To my core campaign team, volunteers, finance committee, donors, door knockers, house hosts, and voters: Thank you. I woke up feeling deeply grateful for all the work you put into this campaign. I appreciate all of you.
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Election Week continues: Girmay Zahilay has won the election for King County executive. Zahilay, a county councilmember, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon.
Girmay Zahilay wins election for King County executive
Girmay Zahilay, chair of the King County Council, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon after a tight race against fellow councilmember Claudia Balducci.
www.knkx.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Election Week continues: Girmay Zahilay has won the election for King County executive. Zahilay, a county councilmember, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon.
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There’s more to celebrate in Washington! Congrats to @girmayzahilay.bsky.social, the next King County Executive! 🎉
We look forward to continuing to work with you in your new role to keep sexual and reproductive health care accessible in King County. #WALeg
We look forward to continuing to work with you in your new role to keep sexual and reproductive health care accessible in King County. #WALeg
November 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
There’s more to celebrate in Washington! Congrats to @girmayzahilay.bsky.social, the next King County Executive! 🎉
We look forward to continuing to work with you in your new role to keep sexual and reproductive health care accessible in King County. #WALeg
We look forward to continuing to work with you in your new role to keep sexual and reproductive health care accessible in King County. #WALeg