ABOUT NICOLE:

Nicole Macri was first elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2016, and represents the 43rd legislative district in Seattle. The 43rd district now includes the neighborhoods of Downtown, Belltown, South Lake Union, Denny Triangle, First Hill, Capitol Hill, Madison Valley, Madison Park, Montlake, Washington Park, Portage Bay, Eastlake, University District, Laurelhurst, Wallingford and Fremont.

She serves as vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and is a member of the Healthcare and Wellness Committee. She is also a member of the Washington State Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and the Jewish Caucus.

Nicole has more than 25 years of experience championing progressive causes on issues around affordable housing, homelessness and behavioral health. She has been at the forefront of the Housing First movement nationally, and is a recognized leader in practical and effective strategies that end the homelessness of people living with serious disabilities.

Outside the Legislature, Nicole is the Deputy Director for the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) in Seattle, where she has worked since 2002.

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington, and completed a Certificate in Executive Leadership at Seattle University’s Albers School of Business. She lives with her partner, Deb Cayz, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.