MEET MIRIAM
Leadership Shaped by Lived Experience
My name is Miriam Mboya and I am a proud long-time resident of District 2. I currently serve as a Public Servant with King County Government and have long been a Social Justice activist, passionately advocating for systemic reform in the Child Welfare system at the Federal, state and local levels.
Throughout my career, I have also fought to protect student financial aid programs from state level cuts that would have limited access to higher education for countless students who otherwise could not afford college.
My advocacy has resulted in real, lasting change-including:
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Ensuring Foster Youth can now access Medicare coverage until age 26
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Supporting the Washington State Extended Foster Care to 21 Act, giving young people the support needed to successfully transition into independent adulthood
These victories reflect my unwavering commitment to the betterment of our society and the empowerment of our most vulnerable residents. I am proud to continue fighting for the neighbors in my district, bringing leadership grounded in lived experience to address today’s challenges with compassion and integrity.
I am a graduate of Seattle University, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a Specialization in Legal Studies and a Minor in History. I also hold a Master’s degree in Communication from Liberty University.
With Senator Patrick Leahy
Miriam joined then–Senator Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy during Child Welfare Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.
With Congressman Dave Reichert
Miriam with then–Congressman Dave Reichert heading to the 118th United States Congress voting session during Youth Advocacy Day
With Nancy Pelosi
Miriam with then–Majority Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, during Child Welfare System Advocacy Day.
With Governor Gary Locke and Muna Lee
Miriam joined former Governor Gary Locke and Muna Lee at the College Success Foundation to raise funds for the Governor’s Scholarship, supporting college affordability for foster youth
Why I am Running
Hello King County District 2 Neighbors-Eastlake, Laurelhurst, Capitol Hill, University District, Ravenna, South Seattle, Allentown and Skyway. Like many of you, I have witnessed the challenges our district continues to face-from Chronic Homelessness and rising gun violence to ongoing public safety concerns and an affordability crisis that affects hardworking families and small business alike.
I remember when we could walk our dogs in the evening without fear of unprovoked violence, park our cars overnight without worrying about break-ins, or open our doors on summer evenings without fearing for our safety. I remember when local business owners could go to sleep at night knowing their businesses were secure and when our legal immigrant communities-who make up more than 24% of our county-could integrate freely and confidently, without fear of wrongful detention despite having proper documentation.
Restoring those days-and building an even stronger, safer, and more inclusive community-is why I’m running for this seat.
Recent Data show that more than 40,000 people in our region are experiencing homelessness, there have been over 292 gun-related incidents this year alone, and 274,000 residents are considered “cost-burdened”. Many of these challenges directly impact our District 2 neighborhoods.
As your Council representative, I will fight for practical, community-driven solutions-focusing on safety, affordability, and dignity for every resident. Together, we can rebuild trust, restore stability, and create a District 2 we can all be proud to call home.
Let’s work together for a safer, stronger, and more affordable future.
- Miriam Mboya