Senator-elect Habib named Senate Democratic Whip

Published 12:39 pm Friday, December 19, 2014

Senator-elect Cyrus Habib (D-Kirkland, 48th District) was named to the key leadership position of Whip by his fellow Senate Democrats. The position, which is responsible for party discipline and strategy, is considered one of the top leadership positions in the Senate. Habib was recently elected to the state Senate to replace Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom, after having already served in the State House of Representatives.

“The position of Whip is one of supreme trust and I’m honored to have the confidence of my esteemed colleagues in the state Senate. I look forward to working with Democratic leader, Senator Sharon Nelson, to advance the legislative agenda of our Democratic caucus: addressing income inequality, the opportunity gap and climate change,” said Habib following his selection.

Earlier this year, the Washington Post named Habib to its list of “40 Rising Stars,” and Governing Magazine named him “one of 12 State Legislators to watch nationally.”

“Senator Habib is a leader on issues related to the environment, education and jobs,” said Nelson (D-Maury Island). “I look forward to him joining our leadership team to move Washington state forward on these important issues in the coming years.”