Kim-Khanh Van
NONPARTISAN
Kim-Khanh Van is running for Renton City Council Member.
Political background
Kim-Khanh Van currently represents the city of Renton as a city council member. She was first elected in 2020 and has been in office for one term. She is chair of the community services committee and vice chair of the finance committee.
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Professional background
Kim-Khanh is an attorney. She works at the Law Office of Kim-Khanh T. Van, PLLC. She used to be an intern for Judge Schapira at the King County Superior Court.
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Personal background
Kim-Khanh is originally from Vietnam. She has a bachelor's degree in law, societies & justice and sociology from the University of Washington and a law degree from the University of Dayton. She lives with her husband and two children.
Candidates (2)
These are the candidates running for this office.
Transportation & Infrastructure
As of October 17, 2023, Kim-Khanh Van’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Housing & Urban Development
Believes that previous solutions to housing affordability have been inadequate and plans to improve them.
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Environment
As of October 17, 2023, Kim-Khanh Van’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Public Services
Supported hazard pay for frontline grocery workers. She said, "this common-sense measure will benefit thousands of South King County workers and their families, especially hard-hit communities of color."
Wants to ensure "equitable economic recovery and growth for businesses devastated by the pandemic and workers."
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Public Safety
Wants to reduce anti-Asian and racist sentiment, classified as a public health crisis, in King County.
Intends to combat usage of hard drugs in public.
Advocates for programs that aid those with mental illness.
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