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Nabil Zaghloul
Nabil Zaghloul, 58, lives in Northeast Portland’s Beaumont Wilshire neighborhood. While his 2024 run for Portland City Council marks his first time seeking elected office, Zaghloul says his “commitment to civic engagement and community service runs deep.”
For nearly 30 years, Zaghloul has worked in various positions within the Multnomah County government, including holding leadership roles in the juvenile justice, Department of Community Justice and Health Department divisions. He currently leads a program in the Department of County Human Services to provide direct case management, behavioral health, and substance abuse assistance services to people in the Cully neighborhood.
Zaghloul tells the Mercury his City Council campaign is “motivated by a deep-seated commitment to address the challenges facing our community and to contribute to the positive transformation of our city.”
“We must seize the opportunity to enact meaningful change and steer Portland towards a path of progress and inclusivity,” Zaghloul says. “The recent restructuring of our government presents a unique opening for fresh perspectives and collaborative action, and I am eager to leverage this opportunity to enact policies that prioritize the well-being and prosperity of all Portlanders.”
Zaghloul was raised in Morocco and lived in Spain before moving to Portland more than 30 years ago. He says this journey, in addition to his career and volunteer experience, “imbued [him] with a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and community engagement.”
“My extensive civic involvement has equipped me with a deep understanding of the issues facing our city and the necessary leadership skills to effect positive change,” Zaghloul says. “I am eager to leverage this experience and serve our community in a new capacity as a city councilor.”