Reliable Leadership for King
County's Future.
I have deep roots in South King County and a genuine care for all the communities that make it vibrant. I live in a multigenerational family with my two kids, husband, and mother in beautiful Renton. For the past six years, I have proudly served on the Renton City Council, guiding us through challenging times, including the first Trump administration, the pandemic, and our ongoing economic recovery.
My journey has taught me the importance of resilience and community support. With over 20 years of diverse professional experience, I bring a unique perspective to my role as a leader. I listen to all voices, advocating for BIPOC, veterans, seniors, youth, LGBTQ+ and vulnerable communities, small businesses, working families with kids, immigrants and refugees, and those with learning differences.
Through my work as an attorney, city council-member and community advocate, I’ve worked to create a future rooted in safety and healthy communities, opportunity for all, and transparency and co-governance centering community. I look forward to serving on King County Council and continuing this important work, ensuring that King County thrives for all its residents.
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- Kim-Khanh Van
Rooted in community.
Proven in crisis.
Giving back through serving.
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Board Member of Renton Technical College Foundation
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President of Kiwanis Club of Renton
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Membership Chair of Renton Rotary
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Board Member of New Horizon School (a non-profit school for kids with learning differences)
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Founder of We Love Renton
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Founder of King County Economic and Business Center
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Board Member of Vietnamese-American Community of Seattle, Sno-King Counties
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Board Member of Seattle King County African Americans Reparations Committee (SAARC)
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Major and JAG member at United States Volunteer Services-Joint Services Command
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Eagle Member of Washington Association of Justice
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Pro bono attorney for Northwest Immigrants Rights Project
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Volunteer with Boy Scouts
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Volunteered with local non-profits Renton Downtown Partnership, Boy Scouts, PTA, Sustainable Renton, Save the Cedar River, The Seattle Stand Down and Wounded Warrior Project, and Renton Historical Society Board, and supporting our veterans and seniors​
Regional impact through helping others.
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Chair of Utilities Committee
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Chair of Transportation Committee
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Chair of Public Safety Committee
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Chair of Community Services Committee
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Board Member of National League of Cities Women In Municipal Government (WIMG), Community Economic Development, Racial Equity and Leadership (REAL) Council
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Member and Alternate for King County Management Coordination Committee Hazardous Waste Management Program
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Member of Aging and Disability Services Advisory Council Meeting
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Member of Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee
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Member of South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd)
Recognized for making a difference.
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Governor’s 2024 Smart Communities Award - in recognition of outstanding achievement in creating thriving communities, a prosperous economy, and sustainable infrastructure in Washington State.
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Golden Circle Award - OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates, Greater Seattle Chapter for AAPI Against Hate Movement, advocating for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) against anti-Asian Hate and securing $5 million for anti-hate and bias work for community non-profits in King County
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Social Justice Elevating Equity Award - Renton King County Alliance for Justice
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Young Lawyers Award for King County - King County Bar Association
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DACA Award - American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington Chapter
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Desmond Tutu Emerging Leaders Award - Late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Peace Foundation
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Refuse To Abuse Award - Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV)
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Aki Kurose Social Justice Award - Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
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Alumnae Service Award - Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. Seattle Chapter
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Certificate of Appreciate - Seattle Municipal Court Probation Services Department