Skip Priest

Mahlon "Skip" Priest
Mayor of Federal Way, Washington
In office November 24, 2010 (2010-11-24) – December 31, 2013 (2013-12-31)
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Jim Ferrell
Washington State Representative from the 30th Legislative District, Position 2
In office January 13, 2003 (2003-01-13) – November 24, 2010 (2010-11-24)
Preceded by	Maryann Mitchell
Succeeded by	Katrina Asay
Federal Way City Council, Position No. 4
In office January 1, 1992 (1992-01-01) – December 31, 1997 (1997-12-31)
Preceded by	Jim Webster
Succeeded by	Jeanne Burbidge
Personal details
Born	Mahlon S. Priest (1950-03-18) March 18, 1950
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Trisha Bennett
Children	Zachary Amanda
Residence	Federal Way, Washington
Alma mater	Willamette University (B.A.) George Washington University (J.D.)
Profession	Small business owner Consultant

Mahlon S. "Skip" Priest (born March 18, 1950) is an American politician of the Republican Party. Priest was the first elected mayor of Federal Way, Washington, serving from 2010 to 2013. Earlier he served four terms in the Washington House of Representatives representing Washington's 30th legislative district and six years on the Federal Way City Council.

Personal

Skip Priest lives in Federal Way, Washington with his wife (Trisha Bennett) and children Zachary and Amanda.

Public and Community Service

Representative Priest is serving his third term. Elected as a Republican, he represents the 30th Legislative District. Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, he was Mayor of Federal Way and Chair of the City Council's Land Use and Transportation Committee. Other activities include:

• Board Member: Pacific Harbors Council B.S.A.
  • Silver Beaver Award
• Board Member: Federal Way Kiwanis
  • Hixson Fellowship
• Advisory Board Member: The Friends of the Hylebos
• Board Member: Federal Way Chamber Advancing Leadership Program
• Board Member: South King County Multi-Service Center
• Member: Federal Way School District Construction Oversight Committee