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Eric Zimmerman (politician)

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American politician
Eric Zimmerman
Member-elect of the Portland City Council from District 4
Assuming office
January 1, 2025
Succeedingoffice established
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity 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. 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. He attended the University of Portland. 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. He is also a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq. He has also served in the Oregon Army National Guard.

Personal life

Zimmerman is part of the LGBTQ community.

See also

References

  1. ^ Kavanaugh, Shane Dixon (2024-11-21). "Final 2 Portland City Council candidates win election". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  2. ^ Silverman, Julia (2024-09-16). "Eric Zimmerman: Portland City Council District 4". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
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  4. "Street Roots pop quiz: Eric Zimmerman". news.streetroots.org. Archived from the original on 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  5. "Meet Eric Zimmerman, candidate for Portland City Council District 4". opb. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  6. "Clark, Green and Zimmerman Are Early Leaders in District 4 City Council Race". Willamette Week. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  7. "WW's Fall 2024 Endorsements: Portland City Council District 4". Willamette Week. 2024-10-16. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  8. "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.
  9. "Tigard hires former county candidate as assistant city manager". ValleyTimes.news. 2017-07-10. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  10. "Some LGBTQ+ Candidates for City Council Bristle at Basic Rights Oregon's Endorsements". Willamette Week. 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
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