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Skip Priest

American politician from Washington State (born 1950)

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 2014. 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.

01Personal

After being defeated for a second term, Skip Priest retired to Idaho with his wife (Trisha Bennett).

02Public and community service

Former Representative Priest served three terms. Elected as a Republican, he represented 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
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