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Girmay Zahilay

Girmay Zahilay

King County Executive

About the Office

The County Executive is the chief executive officer of the county. The executive is generally given full responsibility for the total operation of all departments in the county.

Term Length

4 years

Election Date

Nov 4, 2025

About Me

Party

Nonpartisan

Occupation

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My Top Issues

Economy

He will work to attract major employers while nurturing a supportive landscape for small businesses.

Economy

Girmay aims to make King County a top destination for talent, business, and investment.

Environment / Energy

He is also dedicated to preserving King County’s natural beauty and environmental health, championing clean air, clean water, and accessible green spaces for all.

Housing

He believes King County must dramatically increase investments in affordable housing while making it significantly easier for the private sector to build.

Infrastructure / Transportation

To connect communities and drive opportunity, he advocates for frequent, reliable public transit that serves every corner of the county.

Wages / Job Benefits

He will support strong labor standards and good pay, and do everything possible to promote a healthy workforce.

Social Services

He is committed to expanding the behavioral health sector to help all our neighbors suffering from addiction and mental illness.

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

To meet the urgent need for public safety, Girmay supports smart, comprehensive strategies including expanding our region’s first responder systems so they can handle every category of emergency, fixing the county’s struggling criminal justice system, addressing the root causes of crime like poverty and addiction, investing in youth enrichment and intervention programs, and working to eliminate gun violence in every neighborhood.

Who I'm Running Against

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