Eric Zimmerman is an American politician who was elected to Portland City Council in 2024 in District 4, along with Olivia Clark and Mitch Green. Zimmerman is one of the twelve inaugural members of Portland's new expanded city council after switching from a city commission government to a mayorâÂÂcouncil government. Due to the close nature of his race, Zimmerman (along with Jamie Dunphy from District 1) was one of the last two confirmed winners of the election.
Zimmerman was born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in the metropolitan area. He attended the University of Portland. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree.
Zimmerman has been the chief of staff to Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards. He is also a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq. He has also served in the Oregon Army National Guard.
Zimmerman is part of the LGBTQ community.