24-year-old activist, filmmaker, and youth mentor, Mohamed Abdi, announced his bid for Tukwila City Council, Position 5. In announcing his campaign, Abdi says he wants to bring a new perspective from a new generation that has been historically disenfranchised from the political process, and plans to make that change by changing the way local government engages with youth in their community.
“I am running to bring a fresh new voice of advocacy to the table centering the needs of youth, immigrants and our marginalized people of color to champion its promise of providing a high quality of life for all residents,” said Abdi. “I look forward to representing everyone in my diverse community of Tukwila. I will run an impactful campaign, one in which I will display integrity and honesty in all my interactions and treat all that I encounter with the utmost respect and love.”
Abdi is running for the seat is currently held by Zak Idan, who recently announced he will not be running for another term and has already committed his support to Abdi’s campaign.
“I am still committed to building a cleaner, safer, healthier city for Tukwila families and children,” said Idan. “That’s why I am committed to supporting a young leader known as Mohamed Abdi, who I have had the opportunity to cultivate as an amazing leader and mentor in the past 3 years. Tukwila families and children deserve the same opportunities as all Americans – to build better futures for our families and children. Mohamed has been an ambassador of his faith and his community. Please join me in supporting Mohamed for Tukwila City Council position 5.”
Despite his age, Abdi already serves on multiple boards in the region, including the Best Start for Kids Youth Board and the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Immigration Institution. It is his dedication and involvement in the community that has earned him the respect and admiration of many leaders in King County like Eric Agyemang, and why he has a growing list of supporters.
“Mohamed is an inspiration for true and intentional leadership and social change,” says Agyemang. “Rooted in his big heart for community and all people, Mohamed has a deep understanding and analysis of the systemic and structural barriers that continually impede the wellbeing of historically underrepresented communities. He would not only lead the change process but would be the change – he will lead and serve the community beautifully.”
For more information about Mohamed Abdi’s campaign, visit at www.mohamed4council.com
