Kirsten Harris-Talley
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byEric Pettigrew
Succeeded byChipalo Street
Member of the Seattle City Council,
At-large Position 8
In office
October 6, 2017 – November 28, 2017
Preceded byTim Burgess
Succeeded byTeresa Mosqueda
Personal details
Born1979 (age 44–45)
Chilhowee, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
EducationSchool 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]

References

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


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