“One thing I remember that I heard from a lot of city officials was that they thought I had strong leadership abilities and the capability to truly make an impact from the inside,” Binda said.
This is the first story in a three-part series on youth in politics.
An open seat on the Lynnwood City Council was on the ballot, and Binda considered running for it. As a college student who, if elected, would likely be the youngest Black person to ever hold office in Washington, the odds were stacked against him. He entered the race, positioning himself as the progressive choice.
While Binda envisions a career in politics for
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