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King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission Seeks New Members
Summary The King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission is currently accepting applications for new commissioners. Commissioners will advise county leadership and advocate on issues impacting immigrant and refugee communities. Story The King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission (KCIRC) is seeking dedicated individuals who bring a… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Transmits $394 Million Supplemental Budget to King County Council
Executive Zahilay’s proposed budget advances FIFA World Cup 2026 readiness, housing affordability, and critical infrastructure investments for King County residents Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay today transmitted a $394 million supplemental budget to the King County Council… Read more
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Executive Zahilay announces new Executive Order to break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and incarceration in King County
Summary Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a new Executive Order to boost affordable housing and shelter options throughout the region and better integrate behavioral health services to confront cycles of homelessness, addiction, and incarceration. Story Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay signed an Executive Order to address the interconnected crises of homelessness,… Read more
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoint Dr. Sandra Valenciano to Lead Public Health – Seattle and King County
Expert medical and community health professional and current Acting Director chosen to advance public health services for Seattle and King County residents King County, WA — Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appointed Dr. Sandra Valenciano to serve as the Director of Public Health – Seattle and King… Read more
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay Appoints Dr. Susan McLaughlin to Lead King County Department of Community and Human Services
Seasoned behavioral health leader and current Acting Director tapped to advance affordable housing, behavioral health treatment, childcare, and human services efforts for King County residents King County, WA — Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay appointed Dr. Susan McLaughlin to serve as the Director of the… Read more
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King County Executive Zahilay, Metro, and partners break ground on RapidRide I Line in South King County
Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined federal, state, and local partners and community members today to break ground on Metro’s RapidRide I Line. The project will upgrade Route 160 with 17 miles of improvements to… Read more
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Executive Zahilay commits to regional collaboration and problem-solving in the face of Sound Transit’s long-term fiscal challenges
Summary Today, King County Executive and Sound Transit Board Member Girmay Zahilay released the following statement on the Sound Transit’s Board of Director’s retreat and conversations about the Enterprise Initiative. The Enterprise Initiative is an agencywide effort to ensure that project delivery and operations are affordable going forward while delivering on the objectives of… Read more
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Executive Zahilay applauds Governor Ferguson’s signing of legislation to expand employment eligibility for corrections officers
Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay released the following statement after Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Senate Bill 5068, aligning employment eligibility standards for corrections officers with federal work authorization requirements to address staffing shortages. Statement “King County, like many other jurisdictions in Washington… Read more
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King County Metro expands bus service and launches systemwide all-door boarding starting March 28
Summary King County Metro will expand bus service and launch systemwide all-door boarding starting Saturday, March 28, making transit faster and easier to use across the region. The service change strengthens connections to Sound Transit’s Link… Read more
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On 100th day, Executive Zahilay signs new Executive Order to strengthen King County’s governance practices and financial stewardship
Summary Executive Girmay Zahilay announced an Executive Order establishing better governance practices to strengthen financial oversight and improve accountability and transparency in government operations. Story Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signed a new Executive Order to strengthen King County’s governance and financial management practices.… Read more