Zahilay proud to join Sound Transit Board

January 16, 2024

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay was appointed to the Sound Transit Board by Executive Dow Constantine and confirmed Tuesday by the King County Council.

Zahilay issued the following statement on his appointment:

“It is an honor to join the Sound Transit Board to help build a world-class transportation system for the residents of King County.

“I will prioritize building a system that is reliable, accessible, affordable, safe, and growing in a timely way to every corner of our region.

“Our transit system should not just pass through our communities but should contribute to them holistically. With that aim, I want to champion transit-oriented housing development, increased behavioral health outreach around transit hubs for neighbors in need, and pedestrian and traffic safety, especially in the Rainier Valley, which has seen some of the highest safety issues in the County.

“I see this work as some of the most important we can do for the future of this region and I’m proud to be a part of it.”