Janice Zahn

Washington State House of Representatives opening day ceremonies, January 12, 2026. Janice represents the 41st District, which includes Mercer Island, Newcastle, Beaux Arts Village, and portions of Bellevue, Issaquah, and Sammamish. She currently serves as a member of the Finance, Transportation, and Housing Committees and Vice Chair of the Local Government Committee. Janice is also Chief Engineer at the Port of Seattle and holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Washington Evans School, as well as a Master of Science degree in structural engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, both from the University of Washington. An immigrant from Hong Kong, Janice raised two daughters in Bellevue, where she formerly served as a City Councilmember, and has lived there for over 30 years.