Janice Zahn

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Janice Zahn
梁浩婷
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 41st district
Assumed office
January 21, 2025
Serving with My-Linh Thai
Preceded byTana Senn
Personal details
BornJanice Ho Ting Leung
(1965-07-19) July 19, 1965 (age 60)
PartyDemocrat
Spouse
Dwain Zahn
(m. 1989)
Children2
EducationUniversity of Washington (BS, MS, MA)

Janice Zahn (née Leung; Chinese: 梁浩婷; born July 19, 1965)[1] is an American engineer and politician serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 41st district. She took office on January 21, 2025, after being appointed to succeed Tana Senn.[2]

Early life and education

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Zahn was born in Hong Kong. She immigrated with her family to the United States when she was 10 years old.[3]

She holds three degrees from the University of Washington: a BS in civil engineering, an MS in structural engineering and mechanics, and an MA in public administration.[4]

Career

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Zahn has worked for the Port of Seattle in various roles since 2000. She has worked as chief engineer since 2022.[4]

She was elected to the Bellevue City Council (position 5) in November 2017.[4]

In January 2025, Zahn was unanimously appointed by the King County Council to serve as a state representative for the 41st district.[2]

Personal life

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Zahn has been married to her husband Dwain since 1989.[1] They have two daughters.[4]

Zahn has lived in Bellevue for over 30 years. She attends a Methodist church.[4]

References

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