Councilmember Sarah Perry’s staff

Libby Hollingshead

Chief of Staff
206-848-0017
Libby.Hollingshead@kingcounty.gov

Libby manages the District 3 team and staffs Councilmember Perry's key priority areas.  Libby brings a decade of policy, advocacy and team management experience to the team. Libby started in public service as a Legislative Assistant for Cyrus Habib. They served East King County’s 48th Legislative District. Most recently, she served Chief of Staff to Habib in the Office of Lieutenant Governor. She has a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies from the University of Washington. Libby enjoys working on her vegetable garden, cooking, and trying new restaurants.

Rebecca Mendelsohn

Policy Analyst
206-817-7269
Rebecca.Mendelsohn@kingcounty.gov

Rebecca supports Councilmember Perry’s policies and key emerging issues. These issues are transportation, land use, natural resources, energy, and climate. Rebecca has a background in public service and policy advocacy. She recently completed a Master of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. Before this, she worked for the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Hailing from New York, Rebecca loves to explore the Pacific Northwest. She welcomes recommendations for hikes, food, and live music!

Osman Salahuddin

Communications and Community Engagement Manager
206-507-9860
Osman.Salahuddin@kingcounty.gov

Osman supports Councilmember Perry's external communications, community engagement, and responding to constituent concerns. Osman brings his experience in communication, community organizing, and social impact initiatives. Osman’s educational background is in neurobiology. Before this role, he was a manager on a medical devices and diagnostics research team. He also worked as a research assistant at the UW Medical Center. Osman brings experience in the public and non-profit sectors. This experience includes serving as Student Body President at the University of Washington. He grew up in Redmond. He enjoys fitness, photography, reading, and playing Legos with his younger brothers.

Robby Paige

Legislative Assistant   
206-445-9246
Robby.Paige@kingcounty.gov

Robby supports key office operations, manages the Councilmember’s daily schedule and communications.  He also serves as the first point of contact for our constituents. Robby knows District 3 well, having served as Councilmember Perry’s Campaign Manager. Robby has a background in tech, working as product manager for a government tech company. He had the opportunity to work with federal agencies and local governments. This inspired him to pursue a career in public service. Robby graduated from New York University. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and trying new restaurants with his friends.