King County Executive Elect Girmay Zahilay is hitting the ground running as he prepares to take over the office later this month.
At just 38 years old, Zahilay is the youngest person ever elected to serve as King County executive. He’s also the first immigrant and the first refugee to hold the office.
Because of his past, Zahilay said he is sensitive to the needs of marginalized communities, but plans to serve the needs of all of King County…