MEET ZACH
A lifelong resident, Zach grew up in the South Cove neighborhood and attended Issaquah public schools. After graduating from the University of Washington in 2017, he worked as a community organizer, knocking on thousands of Issaquah doors along the way. He took that experience with him to the state legislature where he spent four years as a legislative assistant, coordinating policy development and engaging with residents across King County. In 2019, Zach ran for an open seat on the Issaquah City Council, winning with nearly 60% of the vote. He now serves as the Deputy Council President. Outside of his work on the city council, he's also an MPA student at the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance. Zach lives with his partner, Tyler, in the Sammamish Pointe neighborhood.
Experience
Issaquah City Council (since 2020)
Deputy Council President (since 2022)
Planning, Development & Environment Committee (since 2023)
Mobility & Infrastructure Committee (since 2022)
Capital Finance Community Task Force (2021-22)
Eastside Fire & Rescue Board of Directors (since 2020), Vice Chair (since 2022)
Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors (2020-21)
King County Affordable Housing Committee (2020-21)
Legislative Assistant, Washington State House of Representatives (2019-22)
Education
MPA, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington (since 2022)
BS, University of Washington (2013-17)
Volunteering
Highlands Council Board of Trustees (since 2020), Vice President (2021-23)
Evans School Student Organization (since 2022), Treasurer (since 2023)
Volunteer of the Month, Issaquah Highlands (December 2021)
Community Member of the Month, Gibson Ek High School (January 2020)
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (June 2012)
In the news
Issaquah City Council elects leadership positions (Issaquah Reporter, January 2022)
December Volunteer of the Month: Zach Hall (Connections, December 2021)
Teens: Learn How to Rock Your Vote and Your Voice (Connections, September 2021)
Five Questions with Issaquah City Councilmember Zach Hall (Connections, June 2021)
"In the Weeds" on Issaquah's Drinking Water (Connections, June 2021)
Small Steps to Be More Civic-Minded (Connections, December 2020)
Meet Zach Hall, the council’s youthful perspective (Issaquah Reporter, January 2020)