Skip Priest

Mahlon "Skip" Priest
1st Mayor of Federal Way, Washington
In office December 1, 2010 (2010-12-01) – January 1, 2014 (2014-01-01)
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Jim Ferrell
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 30th district
In office January 13, 2003 (2003-01-13) – December 1, 2010 (2010-12-01)
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	(1950-03-18) March 18, 1950 New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Trisha Bennett
Children	Zachary Amanda
Residence	Federal Way, Washington
Alma mater	Willamette University (BA) George Washington University (JD)
Profession	Small business owner Consultant

Mahlon S. 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 2014. 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

After being defeated for a second term, Skip Priest retired to Idaho with his wife (Trisha Bennett).

Public and community service

Former Representative Priest served three terms. Elected as a Republican, he represented 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