Councilmember Steffanie Fain’s Staff

Sumiran Poudel

District Liaison
sumiran.poudel@kingcounty.gov

Sumiran serves as the District Liaison for Councilmember Steffanie Fain, bridging District 5 communities and the King County government. Raised in Renton, Sumiran brings local knowledge and a strong commitment to bringing more resources to South King County. He supports Councilmember Fain’s work by engaging with constituents across the district and advancing policy priorities in Law and Justice, the County Budget, Veterans’ services, and the Flood Control District.

Before joining Councilmember Fain’s office, Sumiran was the Graduate Fellow at the City of Shoreline and currently serves as a reservist in the United States Navy. He holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the Evans School and a B.A. in Political Science from UW.

Timothy Billing

Communications and Outreach Manager
timothy.billing@kingcounty.gov

Timothy is the Communications and Outreach Manager for Councilmember Steffanie Fain, where he helps connect residents, organizations, and stakeholders with the Councilmember’s work. He serves as a primary point of contact for scheduling and communications, and supports community relations across the region. Timothy also assists with policy areas including Health, Housing, Human Services, Arts & Culture, Local Services, and Employment & Administration.

Before joining Councilmember Fain’s office, Timothy worked in the political space as a campaign staffer on more than a dozen races at the local, state, and federal level. He is a University of Washington Graduate where he earned a B.A. in International Studies and Psychology and served as Student Body President.