Marko Liias

Marko Liias (born July 17, 1981) is an American politician from Washington. He is a Democratic member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 21st legislative district. The district, located entirely within Snohomish County, encompasses portions of Lynnwood and Everett, as well as his hometown of Mukilteo and his native Edmonds. He previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Liias graduated from Kamiak High School in Mukilteo before attending Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where he served as the president of the Georgetown University College Democrats. While in university, he spent a semester studying in Prague, Czech Republic, during which time he traveled extensively through central Europe. He has also taken graduate courses in public administration at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Political career

As city councilman

At the age of 24, Liias was elected to Mukilteo City Council in November 2005, running unopposed. He had previously served on the Snohomish County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board from 2003 to 2004, and as a member of the Snohomish County Board of Equalization from 2004 to 2006. As a city councilman, he also served as an alternate board member for Community Transit, and as a representative to the Puget Sound Regional Council.