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Hope, Hard Work, and Heart: The Story of Kim-Khanh Van
Kim-Khanh Van’s journey began in a refugee camp, where her family waited for the chance to build a better life in America. When they arrived, they settled into public housing, bringing with them only hope, grit, and the belief that hard work could open doors.
Kim-Khanh became the first in her family to graduate from college, working her way through school while navigating a new country. She went on to become an immigration attorney, dedicating her career to protecting families and defending democratic values.
For the past six years, Kim-Khanh has served on the Renton City Council, where she’s earned a reputation as a tireless advocate for equity, safety, and working families. From launching the Downtown Patrol Unit and Renton Police Foundation to expanding mental health crisis response, to creating the city’s Equity Commission and supporting community courts, her leadership has been grounded in action.
She’s also a small business owner, a Scout mom, President of the Kiwanis Club of Renton, JAG lawyer with the US Volunteer Services-Joint Services Command supporting honor guard work, and an active community volunteer. Whether she’s standing on the picket line with healthcare workers, growing apprenticeship and workforce programs through the Renton Technical College Foundation, or helping save the Cedar River, green spaces and parks, Kim-Khanh is always showing up for her neighbors.
Kim-Khanh is dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities including seniors, veterans, students with learning differences as a New Horizon School board member, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees by fighting for policies that ensure equity, dignity, and opportunity for all.
Kim-Khanh believes public service is about people.
She’s proud to be the leading democratic voice in this race. Endorsed by more unions, Democrat organizations, news media, and progressive elected officials than any other candidate in this race, including:
Planned Parenthood Advocates; MLK Labor; The Stranger; King County Democrats; 30th, 33rd, & 47th Legislative District Democrats; Humane Voters of Washington; King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda; Representatives Chris Stearns, Mia Gregerson, and Edwin Obras; Port Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed; Kent Councilmembers Brenda Fincher, Satwinder Kaur, and John Boyd, SeaTac Mayor Mohamed Egal; Seatac Councilmembers Jake Simpson and James Lovell; Tukwila Councilmembers Verna Seal and Abdi Mohamed; and Public Hospital Commissioners Rick Polintan, Anthony Berkley, and Rita Miller.
With decades of lived experience, a career rooted in justice, and a deep commitment to community, Kim-Khanh Van is ready to bring her passion and persistence to the King County Council.
In these serious times, she’s fighting for what matters most: safe and healthy communities, opportunity for all, and transparency and co-governance so all families have the chance to thrive.
To learn more visit www.electkimkhanhvan.com or follow us on social media at www.facebook.com/kimkhanhvanforkingcounty.
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