| Eric Zimmerman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Portland City Council from District 4 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025Serving with Mitch Green and Olivia Clark | |
| Preceded by | 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. 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
- List of LGBTQ politicians in the United States
- List of people from Portland, Oregon
- List of University of Portland alumni
References
- ^ Kavanaugh, Shane Dixon (November 21, 2024). "Final 2 Portland City Council candidates win election". The Oregonian. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ Silverman, Julia (September 16, 2024). "Eric Zimmerman: Portland City Council District 4". The Oregonian. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- "City Council Entrance Interview: Eric Zimmerman". Willamette Week. October 9, 2024. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- "Street Roots pop quiz: Eric Zimmerman". news.streetroots.org. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- "Meet Eric Zimmerman, candidate for Portland City Council District 4". opb. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- "Clark, Green and Zimmerman Are Early Leaders in District 4 City Council Race". Willamette Week. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- "WW's Fall 2024 Endorsements: Portland City Council District 4". Willamette Week. October 16, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- "Eric Zimmerman announces candidacy for Multnomah County commissioner". The Oregonian. December 10, 2015. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- "Tigard hires former county candidate as assistant city manager". ValleyTimes.news. July 10, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- "Some LGBTQ+ Candidates for City Council Bristle at Basic Rights Oregon's Endorsements". Willamette Week. September 25, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
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