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Jamila Taylor
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 30th district |
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| Assumed office January 11, 2021 Serving with Kristine Reeves
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| Preceded by | Mike Pellicciotti |
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| Born | December 9, 1975 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Virginia State University (BA) University of Oregon (JD) |
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Jamila E. Taylor (born December 9, 1975) is an American lawyer and politician. She represents the 30th District in the Washington House of Representatives. She was elected in 2020 and started her job on January 11, 2021.
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Jamila Taylor's Early Life and Education
Jamila Taylor was born on December 9, 1975. She grew up with her twin brother, William, and another brother, Quintard III. Her parents are Quintard Taylor Jr. and Carolyn.
Jamila went to Virginia State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she studied law at the University of Oregon School of Law. There, she earned her Juris Doctor degree, which means she became a lawyer.
How Jamila Taylor Became a Lawyer
After finishing law school, Jamila Taylor became a public interest attorney. This means she helps people with legal issues that affect the public good. She also owns her own law firm called NW Prosper Law.
Jamila Taylor's Journey into Politics
Before becoming a state representative, Jamila Taylor was involved in local politics. She ran for the Federal Way City Council in 2019.
In 2020, the representative for her district, Mike Pellicciotti, decided not to run again. He chose to run for a different state job instead. Jamila Taylor then decided to run for his open seat in the Washington House of Representatives.
Winning the Election
Jamila Taylor won the first round of voting in August 2020. Then, in the main election in November, she won against her opponent, Martin Moore. She officially started her role as a state representative on January 11, 2021. As a representative, she helps make laws for the state of Washington.
