Nate Nehring
Nate Nehring is an American politician and former school teacher. He is a member of the Snohomish County Council, representing the 1st district since his appointment in 2017.
Nate Nehring | |
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Member of the Snohomish County Council | |
Assumed office January 23, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Ken Klein |
Personal details | |
Born | 1995/1996 (age 24–25) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Savannah Nehring |
Residence | Arlington, Washington |
Alma mater | Everett Community College Western Washington University (B.A.) |
Profession | Science teacher |
Nehring's father is Marysville mayor Jon Nehring. He was raised in Marysville and graduated from Everett Community College and Western Washington University with a degree in teaching. Nehring moved to Stanwood, where he joined the city's planning commission, and began teaching middle school science at Cedarcrest Middle School in Marysville.[1]
He was appointed to the Snohomish County Council in January 2017 to fill a vacancy for the 1st district seat after Ken Klein had resigned to join the office of county executive Dave Somers. At the time of his appointment, Nehring was 21 years old, making him the youngest-ever member of the Snohomish County Council.[1][2] Nehring lives in Arlington, Washington, with his wife and two children.[3]
Nehring was appointed the vice chair of the county council in 2019 and promoted to chair in 2020.[4][5]
References
- Haglund, Noah (January 24, 2017). "At 21, Nate Nehring is youngest to serve on County Council". The Everett Herald. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- Rozier, Alex (January 31, 2017). "Father, son political connection in Snohomish County". KING 5. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- "District 1". Snohomish County Council. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- Haglund, Noah (January 8, 2019). "A stunning show of Snohomish County Council bipartisanship". The Everett Herald. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- Van Winkle, Richard (January 10, 2020). "Nate Nehring replaces Terry Ryan as Snohomish County Council Chair". News of Mill Creek. Retrieved April 22, 2020.