Eric Zimmerman (politician) explained

Office:Member-elect of the Portland City Council from District 4
Alongside:Mitch Green and Olivia Clark
Succeeding:office established
Term Start:January 1, 2025
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Portland (B.S.. M.B.A.)

Eric Zimmerman was elected to Portland City Council in 2024 in District 4, along with Olivia Clark and Mitch Green.[1] Zimmerman is one of the twelve inaugural members of Portland's new expanded city council after switching from a city commission government to a mayor–council government. Due to the close nature of his race, Zimmerman (along with Jamie Dunphy from District 1) was one of the last two confirmed winners of the election.

Early life

Zimmerman was born Portland, Oregon, and raised in the metropolitan area.[2] He attended the University of Portland.[3] [4] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree.

Career

Zimmerman has been the chief of staff to Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards.[5] He is also a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq.[6] [7] He has also served in the Oregon Army National Guard.[8] [9]

Personal life

Zimmerman is part of the LGBTQ community.[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kavanaugh . Shane Dixon . 2024-11-21 . Final 2 Portland City Council candidates win election . 2024-11-21 . The Oregonian . en.
  2. Web site: Silverman . Julia . 2024-09-16 . Eric Zimmerman: Portland City Council District 4 . 2024-11-08 . The Oregonian . en.
  3. Web site: 2024-10-09 . City Council Entrance Interview: Eric Zimmerman . 2024-11-06 . Willamette Week . en . 2024-10-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241009135240/https://www.wweek.com/news/2024/10/09/city-council-entrance-interview-eric-zimmerman/ . live .
  4. Web site: Street Roots pop quiz: Eric Zimmerman . 2024-11-06 . news.streetroots.org . en . 2024-06-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618190122/https://www.streetroots.org/news/2016/04/26/street-roots-pop-quiz-eric-zimmerman . live .
  5. Web site: Meet Eric Zimmerman, candidate for Portland City Council District 4 . 2024-11-06 . opb . en.
  6. Web site: 2024-11-06 . Clark, Green and Zimmerman Are Early Leaders in District 4 City Council Race . 2024-11-06 . Willamette Week . en.
  7. Web site: 2024-10-16 . WW’s Fall 2024 Endorsements: Portland City Council District 4 . 2024-11-06 . Willamette Week . en.
  8. Web site: 2015-12-10 . Eric Zimmerman announces candidacy for Multnomah County commissioner . 2024-11-08 . The Oregonian . en . 2020-11-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201108120647/https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2015/12/eric_zimmerman_announces_candi.html . live .
  9. Web site: 2017-07-10 . Tigard hires former county candidate as assistant city manager . 2024-11-08 . ValleyTimes.news . en.
  10. Web site: 2024-09-25 . Some LGBTQ+ Candidates for City Council Bristle at Basic Rights Oregon’s Endorsements . 2024-11-06 . Willamette Week . en.

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