Skip Priest
Mahlon S. Priest (born March 18, 1950) is an American politician of the Republican Party. Priest was the first elected mayor of Federal Way, Washington, serving from 2010 to 2013. Earlier he served four terms in the Washington House of Representatives representing Washington's 30th legislative district and six years on the Federal Way City Council.
Mahlon "Skip" Priest | |
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| Mayor of Federal Way, Washington | |
| In office November 24, 2010 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Jim Ferrell |
| Washington State Representative from the 30th Legislative District, Position 2 | |
| In office January 13, 2003 – November 24, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Maryann Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Katrina Asay |
| Federal Way City Council, Position No. 4 | |
| In office January 1, 1992 – December 31, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Webster |
| Succeeded by | Jeanne Burbidge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mahlon S. Priest March 18, 1950 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Trisha Bennett |
| Children | Zachary Amanda |
| Residence | Federal Way, Washington |
| Alma mater | Willamette University (B.A.) George Washington University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Small business owner Consultant |
Personal
Skip Priest lives in Federal Way, Washington with his wife (Trisha Bennett) and children Zachary and Amanda.
Public and Community Service
Representative Priest is serving his third term. Elected as a Republican, he represents the 30th Legislative District. Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, he was Mayor of Federal Way and Chair of the City Council's Land Use and Transportation Committee. Other activities include:
- Board Member: Pacific Harbors Council B.S.A.
- Board Member: Federal Way Kiwanis
- Hixson Fellowship
- Advisory Board Member: The Friends of the Hylebos
- Board Member: Federal Way Chamber Advancing Leadership Program
- Board Member: South King County Multi-Service Center
- Member: Federal Way School District Construction Oversight Committee[1]