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Eric Zimmerman (politician)

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Eric Zimmerman ran for Portland City Council in 2024.

Early life

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Zimmerman was born Portland, Oregon, and raised in the metropolitan area.[1] He attended the University of Portland.[2][3] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree.[1]

Career

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Zimmerman has been the chief of staff to Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards.[4] He is also a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq.[5][6] He has also served in the Oregon Army National Guard.[7][8]

Personal life

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Zimmerman is part of the LGBTQ community.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Silverman, Julia (2024-09-16). "Eric Zimmerman: Portland City Council District 4". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  2. ^ "City Council Entrance Interview: Eric Zimmerman". Willamette Week. 2024-10-09. Archived from the original on 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  3. ^ "Street Roots pop quiz: Eric Zimmerman". news.streetroots.org. Archived from the original on 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  4. ^ "Meet Eric Zimmerman, candidate for Portland City Council District 4". opb. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  5. ^ "Clark, Green and Zimmerman Are Early Leaders in District 4 City Council Race". Willamette Week. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  6. ^ "WW's Fall 2024 Endorsements: Portland City Council District 4". Willamette Week. 2024-10-16. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  7. ^ "Eric Zimmerman announces candidacy for Multnomah County commissioner". The Oregonian. 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  8. ^ "Tigard hires former county candidate as assistant city manager". ValleyTimes.news. 2017-07-10. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  9. ^ "Some LGBTQ+ Candidates for City Council Bristle at Basic Rights Oregon's Endorsements". Willamette Week. 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-11-06.