Kirsten Harris-Talley Explained

Kirsten Harris-Talley
State House:Washington
State:Washington
District:37th
Alongside:Sharon Tomiko Santos
Term Start:January 11, 2021
Term End:January 9, 2023
Predecessor:Eric Pettigrew
Successor:Chipalo Street
Office1:Member of the Seattle City Council,
At-large Position 8
Term Start1:October 6, 2017
Term End1:November 28, 2017
Predecessor1:Tim Burgess
Successor1:Teresa Mosqueda
Party:Democratic
Birth Place:Chilhowee, Missouri, U.S.
Children:2
Education:School of the Art Institute of Chicago (AA)
University of Washington (BA)

Kirsten Harris-Talley (born 1979)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 37th legislative district.

Early life and education

Harris-Talley was born in Chilhowee, Missouri and moved to Warrensburg, Missouri after her parents divorced.[2] She earned an associate degree in fine and studio arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts degree in social sciences, law, and economics from the University of Washington.[3]

Career

From 2001 to 2012, Harris-Talley was the program manager of Cardea Services, a Seattle-based non-profit. She previously served for 51 days as a member of the Seattle City Council in 2017, following the appointment of Tim Burgess as mayor. She was appointed on October 6, 2017, and was succeeded by Teresa Mosqueda following the certification of election results on November 28.[4] [5]

Personal life

Harris-Talley identifies as queer.[6] She and her husband, Jason, have two children.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Janes. Carol Sue. 2021-03-09. Kirsten Harris-Talley (1979-) •. 2021-03-26. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2020-11-13. An Abolitionist in Olympia: How Kirsten Harris-Talley Became the 37th District's New Legislator. 2021-03-26. South Seattle Emerald. en-US.
  3. Web site: Kirsten Harris-Talley. 2021-03-26. Ballotpedia. en.
  4. News: Beekman . Daniel . October 6, 2017 . Seattle City Council chooses activist Kirsten Harris-Talley for temporary seat . . January 28, 2021.
  5. News: McKnight . Matt M. . November 28, 2017 . The 51-day City Council member . . January 28, 2021.
  6. Web site: 2020-08-12. Kirsten Harris-Talley, A Queer Black State Rep Candidate. 2021-03-26. Autostraddle. en-US.
  7. Web site: 2017-11-27. What did Seattle's 51-day council member bring to the City?. 2021-03-26. Atavist. en.