Councilmember Nate Nehring was first elected in 2017 and was re-elected to the County Council in 2021 with 70% of the vote. Throughout his tenure, he has prioritized tax relief, public safety, and family-wage jobs.

Councilmember Nehring has made a point of working with others to get things done. As a result, he has been elected by his colleagues to serve in County Council leadership for several years. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Washington State Association of Counties, has completed the National Association of Counties High Performance Leadership Program, and serves in leadership roles for over a dozen boards and committees throughout Snohomish County and Washington State.

Nate and his wife, Savannah, are both lifelong residents of North Snohomish County. They currently live in Arlington where they are raising their three kids: Kennedy (6), James (4), and Claire (2). They are both active community members, volunteering through church, youth sports, and local schools.