Skip Priest

Mahlon S. "Skip" 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
Mayor of Federal Way, Washington
In office
November 24, 2010 (2010-11-24) – December 31, 2013 (2013-12-31)
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byJim Ferrell
Washington State Representative from the 30th Legislative District, Position 2
In office
January 13, 2003 (2003-01-13) – November 24, 2010 (2010-11-24)
Preceded byMaryann Mitchell
Succeeded byKatrina Asay
Federal Way City Council, Position No. 4
In office
January 1, 1992 (1992-01-01) – December 31, 1997 (1997-12-31)
Preceded byJim Webster
Succeeded byJeanne Burbidge
Personal details
Born
Mahlon S. Priest

(1950-03-18) March 18, 1950
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Trisha Bennett
ChildrenZachary
Amanda
ResidenceFederal Way, Washington
Alma materWillamette University (B.A.)
George Washington University (J.D.)
ProfessionSmall 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]
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References
  1. Rep. Skip Priest Archived 2008-05-12 at the Wayback Machine
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