Zachary Parker
Zachary Parker is an educator and American politician, currently serving as a member of the Council of the District of Columbia, representing Ward 5 since January 2023.[1]
Zachary Parker | |
|---|---|
| Member for the Council of the District of Columbia from Ward 5 | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kenyan McDuffie |
| Member of the District of Columbia State Board of Education from Ward 5 | |
| In office January 2, 2019 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Jones |
| Succeeded by | Robert Henderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America |
| Education | Northwestern University (Speech and Language Pathology) Columbia University (Master's in Education) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Early life and education edit
Parker was born in Chicago.[2] He received a BS in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University and a MA in Education Policy and Leadership from Columbia University.[2]
Career edit
Parker worked as a 7th grade math teacher with Teach for America and won his first election to the State Board of Education Ward 5 seat in 2018.[2] In 2021, Parker was unanimously selected by his colleagues to be the President of the State Board of Education.[2] In 2022, he was elected Ward 5 Councilmember on the Council of the District of Columbia, and was sworn in on January 2, 2023. He has introduced dozens of pieces of legislation, including:
- DC Child Tax Credit Amendment Act of 2023
- Financial Support for Families with Children Amendment Act of 2023
- Establishment of Reasonable Controls for the Firearm Industry Amendment Act of 2023
- Black Queer History Commission Establishment Act of 2023
- School Safety Enhancement Amendment Act of 2023
- School Improvement Amendment Act of 2023
- Ward 5 Small Business Development Center Establishment Act of 2023
- Environmental Justice Amendment Act of 2023
- Grandparent and Caregiver Subsidy Eligibility Amendment Act of 2023
- Water is Life Amendment Act of 2024
- Public School Health Services Amendment Act of 2024
References edit
- ^ Weil, Julie (June 23, 2022). "A reshaped D.C. Council will take on education, policing, elections". Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Weil, Julie (August 31, 2021). "Board of Education president plans run for D.C. Council". Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
External links edit
- Council web site
- Campaign website