Category: Executive Office

King County – Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay delivered the 2026 State of the County address, focused on building a more connected King County. This was Executive Zahilay’s first State of the County speech since taking office in November 2025 as the first new executive in 16 years and as the first immigrant, refugee, and millennial to hold the position. …

Thank you, Mayor Ralph.    Thank you Mayor Ferrell for hosting us in Federal Way at this beautiful venue.    Chair Perry, members of the County Council, leaders of our sovereign tribes, labor partners, elected officials, King County employees, and residents: Good evening.    I’m Girmay Zahilay and I want to welcome you to my first ever State of the County address.   …

Efforts include expanded fraud prevention training, cross-departmental coordination in grant management, and a new internal audit function  Summary King County is making progress to implement Executive Girmay Zahilay’s Better Government Executive Order to strengthen financial oversight and improve the accountability and transparency of government services.  Story Today, Executive Zahilay highlighted the early progress that has been made over the last two months to implement his Better Government Executive Order and improve…

King County, WA — Disaster assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is available to help King County residents and businesses recover from the December 2025 winter storm.  Who should apply:  Deadlines to apply:  For more information and to apply online, visit SBA.gov/disaster.  “Recovering from a disaster of this scale takes local, state, and federal partners working…

Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced today his full Cabinet and new senior leadership team members who will serve in the Executive Office. Story Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced his full Cabinet, along with three new senior leaders to serve in the Executive Office. “This is a strong, experienced team that knows King County…

Summary Executive Zahilay has transmitted three nominees to the King County Council for consideration. All three nominees have vowed to serve as an interim member and will not run in the 2026 election. Story Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay transmitted the names of three nominees to replace him as the King County Councilmember for…

SEATTLE, WA – On Wednesday, November 26, his first full day in office, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay held a Regional Day of Service focused on food banks and food security across King County. He encouraged all King County residents to volunteer, donate, or find another meaningful way to support the work of our county’s food…

Zahilay becomes the first elected leader of King County from outside Seattle. SEATTLE, WA – Today, Girmay H. Zahilay of Tukwila, Washington took the oath of office to become the seventh person elected to the position of King County Executive. King County Executive Girmay Zahilay was sworn into office by U.S. District Court Judge Richard A.…

Summary Executive-elect Zahilay and Executive Braddock today outlined a timeline and process for the abbreviated transition leading up to November 25.  Story Today, King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay announced the Co-Chairs of his Transition Committee and Executive Director of the transition team, and released the full 100-person list of Transition Committee members. These announcements on Monday followed…