Osman Salahuddin, Position #1

Osman Salahuddin is a lifelong resident of Redmond. After graduating from local public schools in the Lake Washington School District, Osman attended the University of Washington, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in neurobiology and a minor in English while also serving as Student Body President, representing more than 45,000 students at the administrative, local, and state levels.

Osman has brought his healthcare and community service background into his previous roles, including working as a manager at a medical device research consulting firm, conducting research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the UW Medicine’s Emergency Department, serving as a Volunteer Fire Corp Member with Eastside Fire & Rescue, and helping found the BIPOC Health Careers Ecosystem, a nonprofit to help underrepresented students find a pathway in the healthcare field. He works as the Communications and Community Engagement Manager for King County Councilmember Sarah Perry, and he has brought his experience in communication, community organizing, and social impact initiatives to serve over 250,000 residents across East King County.

Councilmember Salahuddin is dedicated to engaging with community members, and he applies his expertise in communication, community organizing, youth engagement, and social impact initiatives to serve residents all across the community. In his free time, he enjoys fitness, photography, playing soccer, hiking, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Boards/Committees: Presiding Officer of the City's Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Community Facilities Districts Board of Supervisors, Eastside Transportation Partnership, OneRedmond Foundation Board, Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee (Alternate)
City Council 2024 Subcommittees: Public Safety Funding Planning, Alternative Crisis Response Planning