Mahlon S. Priest (born March 18, 1950) is an American politician of the

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. 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

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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 is 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. **

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*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 CommitteeRep. Skip Priest

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Willamette University alumni Republican Party members of the Washington House of Representatives People from Federal Way, Washington Living people 1950 births {{Washington-politician-stub