Eric Zimmerman (politician)
Eric Zimmerman | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the Portland City Council from District 4 | |
| Assuming office January 1, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | office established |
| Personal details | |
| Political 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.[1]
Early life
[edit]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.[2]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]Zimmerman is part of the LGBTQ community.[10]
See also
[edit]- List of LGBTQ politicians in the United States
- List of people from Portland, Oregon
- List of University of Portland alumni
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kavanaugh, Shane Dixon (2024-11-21). "Final 2 Portland City Council candidates win election". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ a b Silverman, Julia (2024-09-16). "Eric Zimmerman: Portland City Council District 4". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "City Council Entrance Interview: Eric Zimmerman". Willamette Week. 2024-10-09. Archived from the original on 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Street Roots pop quiz: Eric Zimmerman". news.streetroots.org. Archived from the original on 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Meet Eric Zimmerman, candidate for Portland City Council District 4". opb. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Clark, Green and Zimmerman Are Early Leaders in District 4 City Council Race". Willamette Week. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "WW's Fall 2024 Endorsements: Portland City Council District 4". Willamette Week. 2024-10-16. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Eric Zimmerman announces candidacy for Multnomah County commissioner". The Oregonian. 2015-12-10. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Tigard hires former county candidate as assistant city manager". ValleyTimes.news. 2017-07-10. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Some LGBTQ+ Candidates for City Council Bristle at Basic Rights Oregon's Endorsements". Willamette Week. 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
