Every year, Health Fitness Revolution recognizes politicians who choose to demonstrate healthy lifestyles for themselves, in addition to promoting physical activity within their communities. We recently published our new list of 20 Fittest Mayors in America 2020 as part of this effort to promote health and fitness in the U.S.
HFR founder and author of ReSYNC Your Life, Samir Becic intends to use this list to motivate other mayors to be more active and fit in order to be the best ambassadors for their cities as possible. The wealth and prosperity of a nation are dependent on the health and physicality of its people. “Every politician in the United States who is physically fit and promotes a healthy lifestyle in order to improve the future of our nation has my vote, regardless of party,” Becic says.
Congratulations Mayor Jenny Durkan on being one of the fittest mayors in America!
Fitness Profile
- Mayor Jenny Durkan has been the Mayor of Seattle, Washington for the past 3 years. Prior to becoming mayor, Durkan was appointed as the United States Attorney General by President Barack Obama.
- After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, she taught school and coached girls basketball in a Yupik fishing village in Alaska.
- Durkan has always been an advocate for fitness and encouraging the youth to stay active.
- Along side WNBA star Sue Bird, she gave an interview inspiring the youth of America to never stop reaching for their dreams and the importance of physical fitness.
- Expanded Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) investment to more than $7 million in assistance to local programs that support food access and nutrition for older adults and people experiencing homelessness.
- Made HFR’s list of Top 25 Fittest Mayors in America 2018
