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Girmay Zahilay, 38, Sworn in as King County Executive
Girmay Zahilay, 38, leads a 100-member transition and plans executive office restructuring after winning the special election triggered by Dow Constantine's departure.
- On Nov. 25, 2025, Girmay Zahilay was sworn in by U.S. District Court Judge Richard A. Jones in King County Council chambers after a ceremonial oath at NewHolly community center.
- After Dow Constantine left to run Sound Transit, a special election was held and Zahilay won the Nov. 4 election with 54% over Claudia Balducci, certified this month.
- Two weeks ago, Zahilay formed a 100-person Transition Committee and announced Karan Gill as deputy executive and Jasmin Weaver as chief of staff before taking office.
- More than 18,000 county employees fall under the King County Executive's authority, controlling 147 executive staff, with about half potentially retained after staffing changes.
- Outlining his priorities, Zahilay described the 'Four B's' agenda and designated his first full day as a regional day of service supporting food banks, planning to submit restructuring proposals in January.
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