Janice Zahn
Janice Zahn | |
|---|---|
| 梁浩婷 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| Assumed office January 21, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Tana Senn |
| Member of the Bellevue City Council | |
| In office November 26, 2017 – March 28, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ernie Simas |
| Succeeded by | Claire Sumadiwirya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Janice Ho Ting Leung July 19, 1965 |
| Party | Democrat |
| Spouse |
Dwain Zahn (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Washington (BS, MS, MA) |
Janice Zahn (née Leung; Chinese: 梁浩婷; born July 19, 1965)[1] is an American engineer and politician serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 41st district. She took office on January 21, 2025, after being appointed to succeed Tana Senn.[2] She previously served on the Bellevue City Council from 2017-2025.
Early life and education
[edit]Zahn was born in Hong Kong. She immigrated with her family to the United States when she was 10 years old.[3]
She holds three degrees from the University of Washington: a BS in civil engineering, an MS in structural engineering and mechanics, and an MA in public administration.[4]
Career
[edit]Zahn has worked for the Port of Seattle in various roles since 2000. She has worked as chief engineer at the Port since 2022.[4] Zahn also served as a member of the Bellevue Transportation Commission from 2013 to 2017.[5]
After Vandana Slatter was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives and resigned from Bellevue City Council, Ernie Simas was appointed, but did not run for the seat.[6] Zahn ran and was elected to the Bellevue City Council (position 5) in November 2017.[4][7]
In January 2025, Zahn was unanimously appointed by the King County Council to serve as a state representative for the 41st district.[2] She resigned her position on the Bellevue City Council effective March 28th and Claire Sumadiwirya was appointed to her seat.[8] Zahn retained her seat in the house in the 2025 special election against Republican John Whitney.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Zahn has been married to her husband Dwain since 1989.[1] They have two daughters.[4]
Zahn has lived in Bellevue for over 30 years. She attends a Methodist church.[4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Department of Health, Marriage Certificates, 1968-1999 - Dwain - Leung - Zahn - Et Al". Washington State Archives, Digital Archives. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- 1 2 "Zahn appointed to LD 41 seat | Mercer Island Reporter". 2025-01-22. Archived from the original on 22 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ↑ "About Janice - Friends for Janice Zahn". 2025-01-19. Archived from the original on 19 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Janice Zahn | City of Bellevue". 2025-02-16. Archived from the original on 16 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ↑ Service, Wire (2017-12-06). "Janice Zahn sworn in as Bellevue City Councilmember". Bellevue Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ Harwood, Brad (2017). Claude, Claude (ed.). "It's Your City" (PDF). Bellevue WA. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ↑ Service, Wire (2017-12-06). "Janice Zahn sworn in as Bellevue City Councilmember". Bellevue Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ "City Council selects Claire Sumadiwirya to fill council seat until November election". City of Bellevue. March 19, 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ Cornfield, Jerry (2025-11-08). "Democrats poised for clean sweep of 9 legislative races in WA • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- 1965 births
- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in Washington (state)
- 21st-century members of the Washington State Legislature
- Asian-American state legislators in Washington (state)
- Hong Kong emigrants to the United States
- University of Washington alumni
- 21st-century American women politicians