King County public meetings in 2025

Metropolitan King County Council

This meeting is cancelled. The King County Council is in recess from December 10, 2025, to January 2, 2026, pursuant to K.C.C. 1.24.035A.1.a. There are no items for discussion or decision.

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council meets in a special session to consider Proposed Motion No. 2026-0009, which extends the waiver of competitive bidding and solicitation requirements for contracts related to the civil emergency caused by heavy rain, winds, flooding, landslides, and debris flow risk. The motion, sponsored by Chair Perry, will have a public hearing before a vote.

• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0009: Extends waiver of competitive bidding for emergency contracts related to storm damage.
• Public hearing scheduled on the motion.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for December 24, 2025, is cancelled. This is due to the Council being at recess from December 10, 2025, through January 2, 2026.

Committee of the Whole

The December 23, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting is cancelled because the King County Council is in recess from December 10 through January 2, 2026. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The cancellation is noticed pursuant to county code.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

Metropolitan King County Council

There is no meeting scheduled for this date. The Council is at recess from December 10, 2025, through January 2, 2026.

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health had a meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The agenda notes that the meeting was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The December 17, 2025 meeting of the Local Services and Land Use Committee was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Regional Transit Committee

The December 17, 2025, meeting of the Regional Transit Committee has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The December 16, 2025 meeting of the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee has been cancelled. The cancellation is noted as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Hybrid meeting format cancelled

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, is cancelled. The cancellation is due to the Council being in recess from December 10, 2025, through January 2, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to recess
• Council recess: Dec 10, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025, has been cancelled because the King County Council is in recess from December 10, 2025 through January 2, 2026. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will approve minutes from the November 19, 2025 special meeting and hear Briefing No. 2025‑B0162 titled “The future for our public health system?” presented by CEOs of Evergreen Health, Valley Medical Center, and Harborview Medical Center. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists of procedural items and an informational briefing.

• Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2025 special meeting
• Briefing No. 2025‑B0162 – discussion on the future of the public health system with CEOs of Evergreen Health, Valley Medical Center, and Harborview Medical Center

The Regional Policy Committee approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes after Mayor Ralph moved the motion and no members objected. The committee also received a briefing on the public health system from leaders of Evergreen Health, Valley Medical Center, and Harborview Medical Center. No further decisions were made.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will discuss and possibly adopt the King County Auditor's Office Work Program for 2026-27. The meeting will also include the approval of September 2025 minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible action on King County Auditor's Work Program 2026-27

The committee approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes with no objections. A motion to adopt the King County Auditor's Office Work Program for 2026‑27 was presented and then deferred. No other business was taken up and the meeting adjourned at 10:07 AM.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (no objections)
• Deferred adoption of Auditor Work Program 2026‑27

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will vote on several ordinances, including two that set property tax levies for collection in 2026. It will also consider an ordinance approving a coalition labor agreement for county employees and an ordinance authorizing the sale of biomethane environmental attributes from the Cedar Hills landfill to Karbone Inc. Additional motions will confirm various executive appointments to advisory boards.

• Ordinance No. 2025-0291 – county property tax levies for collection in 2026 (RCW 84.55.120)
• Ordinance No. 2025-0292 – 2025 levy of property taxes for collection in 2026
• Ordinance No. 2025-0353 – adoption of the Coalition Labor Agreement for county detention, court, and parks employees
• Ordinance No. 2025-0350 – sale of environmental attributes (biomethane) from Cedar Hills landfill to Karbone Inc.
• Multiple motions confirming executive appointments to children and youth, women’s, and other advisory boards

The Council approved two ordinances (2025‑0291 and 2025‑0292) establishing the county property tax levies for collection in 2026. It also passed the Coalition Labor Agreement and authorized the sale of environmental attributes from the Cedar Hills landfill. All four measures passed with a 7‑yes, 1‑excused vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0291 (property tax levy for 2026) – Yes: 7, Excused: 1
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0292 (property tax levy for 2026) – Yes: 7, Excused: 1
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0353 (Coalition Labor Agreement) – Yes: 7, Excused: 1
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0350 (sale of environmental attributes from Cedar Hills landfill) – Yes: 7, Excused: 1
• Passed Consent Agenda items – Yes: 7, Excused: 1

Regional Water Quality Committee

The committee will receive briefings on the Wastewater Treatment Division's 2026-2027 adopted biennial budget, the Regional Wastewater Services Plan Policy Framework, and an update on Motion 16900 concerning sewer rates and capital work plan improvements. It will also discuss the 2025 committee work program. Public comment on agenda items is accepted in writing before 2 PM on the meeting day.

• Briefing No. 2025-B0158: Budget Update on WTD's 2026-2027 Adopted Biennial Budget
• Briefing No. 2025-B0159: Regional Wastewater Services Plan Policy Framework
• Briefing No. 2025-B0160: Update on Motion 16900 regarding sewer rate and capital work plan for engagement, transparency, and accountability
• Briefing No. 2025-B0005: Discussion of 2025 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Program

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes with no objections. Four briefings were presented covering the 2026‑2027 budget, the Regional Wastewater Services Plan policy framework, Motion 16900, and the 2025 work program. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (no objections)

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will consider confirming an appointment to the community advisory committee on law enforcement oversight. The body will also review a report on racial disparities in infraction responses and receive a briefing on the Restorative Community Pathways Program.

• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0334: Confirming Heidi Jackson to the King County community advisory committee on law enforcement oversight
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0201: Acknowledging a report on racial disparities in response to infractions
• Briefing No. 2025-B0080: Restorative Community Pathways Program Review and Dashboard

The Law and Justice Committee approved a motion confirming Heidi Jackson's appointment to the King County Community Advisory Committee on Law Enforcement Oversight. It also approved a motion acknowledging receipt of a report on racial disparities in response to infractions. Both motions were recommended for passage and were voted on with three members voting Yes and one member excused.

• Confirmed Heidi Jackson appointment to CACLEO (Yes: Barón, Dembowski, Mosqueda; Excused: Balducci)
• Acknowledged receipt of racial‑disparities analysis report (Yes: Barón, Dembowski, Mosqueda; Excused: Balducci)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, is cancelled.

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on several appointments, including reappointing Kymber Waltmunson as county auditor and Tamer Abouzeid as director of law enforcement oversight. Two other motions seek to fill vacancies on the citizens' elections oversight committee. The committee will also receive briefings from Human Resources and the Chief of Staff.

• Motion to reappoint Kymber Waltmunson as King County auditor (Proposed Motion 2025-0351)
• Motion to reappoint Tamer Abouzeid as director of the office of law enforcement oversight (Proposed Motion 2025-0352)
• Motion to confirm an appointment to the citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative from the disability community (Proposed Motion 2025-0354)
• Motion to confirm an appointment to the citizens' elections oversight committee as a representative of the Vietnamese-speaking community (Proposed Motion 2025-0355)

The Employment and Administration Committee confirmed Corin Goodwin to the citizens' elections oversight committee and deferred the appointment of a Vietnamese‑speaking community representative. The committee also reappointed Kymber Waltmunson as county auditor and Tamer Abouzeid as director of law enforcement oversight, each with unanimous support.

• Confirmed Corin Goodwin to citizens' elections oversight committee (5-0)
• Deferred appointment of Vietnamese‑speaking community representative (no vote)
• Reappointed Kymber Waltmunson as county auditor (5-0)
• Reappointed Tamer Abouzeid as director of law enforcement oversight (5-0)

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The King County Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee will consider a consent agenda including appointments to the children and youth advisory board, women's advisory board, and mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee, as well as acknowledging annual reports on health through housing, Best Starts for Kids, and mental illness and drug dependency. The main discussion is a briefing on the Continuum of Care federal contract and its local consequences, with presentations from Representative Nicole Macri, DCHS Director Kelly Rider, and Catholic Community Services Director Dan Wise. Public comment is accepted.

• Briefing on Continuum of Care federal contract and local consequences (Briefing No. 2025-B0161)
• Appointments of 7 members to the King County children and youth advisory board (Motions 2025-0230 through 2025-0242)
• Appointments of 2 members to the King County women's advisory board (Motions 2025-0215 and 2025-0234)
• Appointment of Jeni Johnson to the mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee (Motion 2025-0254)
• Acknowledgment of 2024 health through housing annual report (Motion 2025-0175) and third annual Best Starts for Kids report (Motion 2025-0217)

The Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee approved the minutes of the September 11, 2025 special meeting. It confirmed nine executive appointments to the Children and Youth Advisory Board, Women’s Advisory Board, and Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Advisory Committee, with one appointment (Ellie Wang) failing. The committee also approved the 2024 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report and acknowledged two annual reports.

• Approved minutes of the September 11, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Eric Buley to the Children and Youth Advisory Board (passed)
• Confirmed appointment of Ellie Wang to the Children and Youth Advisory Board (failed)
• Confirmed appointment of Briyanna Stewart to the Children and Youth Advisory Board (passed)
• Confirmed appointment of Asma Ahmed to the Children and Youth Advisory Board (passed)
• Confirmed appointment of Yessica Osorio Duran as youth representative on the Children and Youth Advisory Board (passed)
• Confirmed appointment of Megan Walsh to the Children and Youth Advisory Board (passed)
• Approved the 2024 annual mental illness and drug dependency evaluation summary report (passed)

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will hear a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending critical area regulations and the comprehensive plan. The body will also consider motions to approve an extension for an acting IT director and confirm various executive appointments.

• Public hearing on Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2024-0408.2 (critical area regulations)
• Motion to approve extension of Stephen Heard as acting director of the Department of Information Technology
• First reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0353 (Coalition Labor Agreement)
• First reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0361 (amended lease for Public Health - Seattle & King County)
• First reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0367 (interlocal agreement with city of North Bend for police services)

The council approved the substitute Ordinance No. 2024‑0408, which updates critical area regulations in the comprehensive plan, after a public hearing. The amendment passed with a 7‑1 vote (Councilmember Dunn excused). The council also extended Stephen Heard as acting director of the County IT department by unanimous vote. Several other items received first‑reading referrals to the appropriate committees.

• Approved Ordinance 2024‑0408 (critical area regulations) as amended (7‑1)
• Adopted Striking Amendment S1 to Ordinance 2024‑0408 (motion carried)
• Adopted Title Amendment T1 to Ordinance 2024‑0408 (motion carried)
• Extended Stephen Heard as acting director of IT (8‑0)
• First reading and referral of Ordinance 2025‑0353 (Coalition Labor Agreement) to Council
• First reading and referral of Ordinance 2025‑0359 (new public‑health lease) to Budget & Fiscal Management Committee
• First reading and referral of Ordinance 2025‑0367 (interlocal police services agreement with North Bend) to Law & Justice Committee
• First reading and referral of Motion 2025‑0253 (appointment of Dae Degrate to Behavioral Health Advisory Board) to Health, Housing & Human Services Committee

Metropolitan King County Council

This is a special meeting of the King County Council primarily to convene a King County Legislative Delegation Meeting. The agenda consists only of procedural items: call to order, roll call, the delegation meeting, and adjournment. No specific legislation, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• King County Legislative Delegation Meeting

The Metropolitan King County Council met on December 1, 2025, called to order at 9:35 a.m. Council members presented legislative priorities and heard legislators’ 2026 priorities. The session was purely procedural and concluded with adjournment at 10:34 a.m. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The November 26, 2025 meeting of the King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted; the agenda is purely procedural.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, is cancelled. The cancellation is due to a change in the meeting schedule for the 2026-2027 budget process, where the committee will now meet on the first and third Monday of each month.

• Meeting cancelled due to schedule change for 2026-2027 budget process
• Committee to meet on first and third Monday of each month starting 2026-2027

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will conduct swearing-in ceremonies for the new Executive and a District 5 Councilmember. The body will also consider motions regarding council organization and several official appointments.

• Swearing In of Executive-Elect Zahilay
• Swearing In of Councilmember-Elect Fain (Council District 5)
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0369: Motion relating to the organization of the council
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0351: Reappointing Kymber Waltmunson as King County auditor
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0352: Reappointing Tamer Abouzeid as director of the office of law enforcement oversight

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will consider a proposed rule and regulation (R&R No. BOH25-03) that would amend the membership structure of the Board, requiring a public hearing. The Board will also receive briefings on 2026 legislative priorities and plans for the 2026 workplan. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and public comments.

• R&R No. BOH25-03: Rule amending Board of Health membership (public hearing required)
• Briefing on 2026 legislative priorities for Public Health – Seattle & King County
• Briefing on preparing the 2026 Board of Health workplan
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period open

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting without objection. It then amended and adopted Rule and Regulation No. BOH25-03 governing Board membership after a public hearing. The amendment was adopted unanimously with all 15 members voting yes.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended and passed R&R No. BOH25-03 membership rule (15‑0)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The November 19, 2025 meeting of King County's Local Services and Land Use Committee was cancelled per K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F. No agenda items were considered.

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will hold a special meeting to hear briefings on the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) annual report and the 4Culture annual report, along with the Doors Open evaluation framework. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to informational briefings and approval of previous minutes.

• Briefing on Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) annual report
• Briefing on 4Culture annual report and Doors Open evaluation framework
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting

The Regional Policy Committee met on November 19, 2025 and approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. The session included briefings on the VSHSL annual report and the 4Culture annual report, but no actions were taken on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 1:53 p.m.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (no objections)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will discuss the King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2021-2031 and the 2025 System Evaluation. The committee will also review recommendations from the Transit Safety Task Force.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 and October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Transit Safety Task Force Recommendations briefing
• Discussion on Metro Transit Strategic Plan 2021-2031 and 2025 System Evaluation
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0346 to accept the 2025 System Evaluation

The Regional Transit Committee adopted a motion to accept the King County Metro Transit 2025 System Evaluation, which aligns with the Metro Transit Strategic Plan 2021‑2031 and Service Guidelines. The motion was recommended do pass and carried with Yes votes from Cimaomo Jr., de Michele, McIrvin, Ross, Troutner, Barón, Saka, Quinn, Black, and Harris; four members were excused. The committee also approved the October 15 and September 17, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. No other business was taken.

• Approved acceptance of King County Metro Transit 2025 System Evaluation (motion 2025-0346) – Yes votes: Cimaomo Jr., de Michele, McIrvin, Ross, Troutner, Barón, Saka, Quinn, Black, Harris; excused: Honda, Hollingsworth, Howe, Taylor
• Approved October 15 and September 17, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The November 18, 2025 meeting of King County's Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. The cancellation notice references K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F. and applies to the related Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will consider a special meeting to hear second readings of ordinances from committees, including a proposal for a housing court commissioner and the authorization of bond sales for capital projects.

• Proposed housing court commissioner position
• Authorization of $793.3M in limited tax general obligation bonds
• Authorization of $1.5B in unlimited tax general obligation bonds for Harborview Medical Center
• Ordinance updating community needs lists for service areas
• Ordinance revising surface water management service charges

The Metropolitan King County Council approved a series of consent items, all of which passed on the Consent Agenda. Highlights include creating a housing court commissioner position, authorizing a new IT lease, amending a wastewater loan agreement, and adopting community needs lists. The council also approved $793.3 M in limited tax general obligation bonds and $1.496 B in unlimited tax general obligation bonds to fund capital projects, including major improvements to Harborview Medical Center. All actions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Created housing court commissioner position (Consent Agenda)
• Authorized new lease for IT department (Consent Agenda)
• Amended wastewater loan financing agreement (Consent Agenda)
• Adopted community needs lists for service areas (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $793,300,000 limited tax general obligation bonds (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $1,496,429,985 unlimited tax general obligation bonds for Harborview Medical Center (Consent Agenda)
• Created Harborview construction and infrastructure administration fund (Consent Agenda)
• Established chief information security officer position in IT department (Consent Agenda)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss and possibly act on three proposed ordinances: one setting the 2025 property tax levy for collection in 2026, another implementing state law on county property tax levies, and the third adopting the 2026-2027 Biennial Budget. The budget ordinance would appropriate funds for county agency operations and capital improvements for the two-year period starting January 1, 2026.

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0292: 2025 property tax levy for collection in 2026
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0291: County property tax levies implementing RCW 84.55.120
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0288: Adoption of 2026-2027 Biennial Budget
• Public comment will be heard on agenda items
• Approval of minutes from ten previous committee and panel meetings

The committee approved the September‑October 2025 meeting minutes. It passed Ordinance No. 2025‑0292 and Ordinance No. 2025‑0291 out of committee without recommendation, each with an 8‑0 vote. It adopted Amendment S1 and recommended Ordinance No. 2025‑0288 to "Do Pass Substitute" with a 6‑0 vote, and the budget was expedited to the November 18 council agenda.

• Approved September‑October 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025‑0292 out of committee without recommendation (8‑0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025‑0291 out of committee without recommendation (8‑0)
• Adopted Amendment S1 to Ordinance No. 2025‑0288 (adopted, vote not recorded)
• Recommended Ordinance No. 2025‑0288 "Do Pass Substitute" (6‑0, 3 excused)
• Expedited the 2026‑2027 Biennial Budget to the November 18 council agenda

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled. This notice also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting as its agenda was limited to committee business.

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors will hold a special hybrid meeting. They will consider resolutions to adopt the 2026 budget and work program, and authorize a property tax levy increase of up to $0.25 per $1,000 assessed value. A public hearing is required for these items. Additionally, they will approve a grant agreement template for the Lake Sammamish Dock and Shoreline Grant Program.

• FCD Resolution 2025-12: Adopt 2026 budget and authorize improvements.
• FCD Resolution 2025-13: Authorize property tax levy increase, up to $0.25 per $1,000 assessed value, for 2026.
• FCD Resolution 2025-14: Approve grant agreement template for Lake Sammamish Dock and Shoreline Grant Program.
• Public hearings on budget and tax levy resolutions.

The Board approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-12, adopting the 2026 budget and authorizing flood‑control improvements after amending Amendment S1. It also approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-13, authorizing a property‑tax levy to fund the 2026 budget, with amendments to the resolution. Finally, the Board approved FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-14, adopting a template for grant agreements for the Lake Sammamish Dock and Shoreline Grant Program. All three motions carried with a 6‑0 vote, with three members excused.

• Approved FCD2025-12 (2026 budget and improvements) – Passed (6-0)
• Approved FCD2025-13 (property‑tax levy for 2026 budget) – Passed (6-0)
• Approved FCD2025-14 (grant‑agreement template for Lake Sammamish Dock and Shoreline) – Passed (6-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will hold a special hybrid meeting to review the Executive's proposed 2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes a roll call, public comment on the budget, and adjournment. The meeting will be held at the King County Courthouse in Seattle.

• Public comment on the Executive’s Proposed 2026-2027 Budget
• Hybrid meeting at 1200 King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle
• Committee members include Rod Dembowski, Jorge L. Barón, and others
• Meeting is also noticed as a meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council
• Public comment can be submitted via email to [email protected]

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee met on November 12, 2025. The meeting included a call to order, roll call, and a public comment period on the Executive’s proposed 2026‑2027 budget. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss and possibly act on 24 items, including a proposed ordinance to issue up to $1.496 billion in bonds for seismic and safety improvements at Harborview Medical Center. The agenda also includes fee changes for sheriff's civil unit, right-of-way permits, airport at Boeing Field, development permits, surface water management, and noxious weed control. Other items cover school impact fees for 13 school districts, a feasibility study for a child savings account program, and a surplus declaration for the former Kent Econo Lodge Motel.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $1,496,429,985 in bonds for Harborview Medical Center improvements
• Ordinance establishing school impact fees for Tahoma, Federal Way, Riverview, Issaquah, Snoqualmie Valley, Highline, Lake Washington, Kent, Northshore, Enumclaw, Fife, Auburn, and Renton school districts
• Ordinance revising surface water management service charges
• Ordinance updating fees at King County International Airport/Boeing Field
• Ordinance establishing a behavioral health administrative services organization fund

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee approved a series of ordinances and motions, all by consent. The most significant action was authorizing up to $1,496,429,985 in bonds for Harborview Medical Center upgrades. All items passed with unanimous votes except the Kent Econo Lodge surplus motion, which passed 7‑0 with two members excused.

• Approved $1.496 B bond issuance for Harborview Medical Center (8-0)
• Approved 2026‑2027 wage increase schedule for non‑represented employees (8-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement to allocate Seattle property tax revenues (8-0)
• Approved creation of chief information security officer position (8-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing behavioral health services fund (8-0)
• Approved amendment changing right‑of‑way construction permit inspection fee (8-0)
• Approved motion to study feasibility of a county child‑savings account program (8-0)
• Approved motion supporting surplus designation of former Kent Econo Lodge Motel (7-0, 2 excused)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The November 11, 2025 meeting of the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee has been cancelled. No items were considered or discussed.

King County Flood Control District

The November 11, 2025, meeting of the King County Flood Control District has been cancelled. No items will be decided or discussed.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will not hold its scheduled November 11, 2025 meeting due to the Veteran's Day holiday. No business will be conducted.

Law and Justice Committee

The November 5, 2025 meeting of the King County Law and Justice Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The November 5, 2025, meeting of the King County Regional Water Quality Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee will approve minutes and invoices, take public comment, and receive a briefing on expanding flood preparedness outreach and education activities. The briefing (FCD2025-B08) will be presented by District Executive Director Michelle Clark.

• Briefing FCD2025-B08: Report on Expanding Flood Preparedness Outreach and Education Activities

The committee approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting after a motion by Vice Chair Perry with no objection. A motion by Vice Chair Perry also approved a series of invoices, including a Water and Land Resources Division invoice for $4,102,224.80 and several smaller vendor invoices, and the motion carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (no objection)
• Approved Water and Land Resources Division invoice $4,102,224.80 (motion carried)
• Approved AndiSites invoice $149.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Francis & Co. invoice $33,530.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Lund Consulting invoice $11,324.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Lund Faucett invoice $43,978.82 (motion carried)
• Approved Parametrix invoice $31,872.57 (motion carried)
• Approved Wallace Wilkins invoice $4,350.00 (motion carried)

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The November 4, 2025 meeting of the King County Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is meeting to decide on several ordinances, including a hospital services agreement for Harborview Medical Center and a $46 million spending plan for hospital levy revenue. The body will also consider several street vacations and open space valuation applications.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2025-0290.2: Amendment to Harborview Medical Center Hospital Services Agreement
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0328: Spending plan for $46,000,000 of county hospital levy revenue for Harborview Medical Center
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0344: Interlocal cooperation agreement for property tax revenue allocation between Seattle and King County
• Proposed Substitute Ordinances No. 2025-0224.2, 2025-0225.2, and 2025-0226.2: Vacations of portions of 52nd Ave S/Indiana Ave, NE 122nd St/NE 123rd St, and 40th Ave S/Nevada Ave
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0277: Changes to contracting opportunities program and small contractor certification

The council unanimously approved a $46,000,000 spending plan for Harborview Medical Center operations for fiscal year 2026. Several ordinances and motions, including the Harborview management amendment and multiple street vacation authorizations, were also passed on the Consent Agenda. Reappointments of Victor Loo and Quiana Daniels to the King County Board of Health were confirmed.

• Approved Harborview management amendment ordinance (9-0)
• Approved public benefit rating for 25834 348th Ave SE property (9-0)
• Denied public benefit rating for 4277 137th Ave NE property (9-0)
• Authorized vacation of portion of 52nd Ave S/Indiana Ave (9-0)
• Authorized vacation of portion of NE 122nd St and NE 123rd St (9-0)
• Authorized vacation of portion of 40th Ave S/Nevada Ave (9-0)
• Approved $46,000,000 Harborview spending plan (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Victor Loo to Board of Health (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly vote on Proposed Motion No. 2025-0287, which establishes King County's 2026 State Legislative Priorities. The committee will also receive briefings on the 4Culture budget and on the King County Housing Needs Assessment.

• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0287: establishing the 2026 State Legislative Priorities
• Briefing No. 2025-B0143: 4Culture Budget
• Briefing No. 2025-B0153: King County Housing Needs Assessment

The committee approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes with no objections. Vice Chair Mosqueda moved to pass motion 2025-0287 establishing the King County 2026 State Legislative Priorities out of committee without a recommendation, and the motion carried with all nine members voting yes.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Passed motion 2025-0287 establishing 2026 State Legislative Priorities out of committee without recommendation (unanimous)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will consider a series of proposed ordinances regarding fees, bond authorizations, and organizational changes. The meeting is a special hybrid session scheduled for October 29, 2025.

• Proposed $775.5M in limited tax general obligation bonds
• Proposed $1.496B in unlimited tax general obligation bonds for Harborview Medical Center
• Proposed ordinance to rename health through housing advisory fund and committee
• Proposed ordinance to establish a facilities management manager position
• Proposed ordinance to change right-of-way construction permit inspection fees

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee reviewed twelve proposed ordinances covering sheriff civil unit fees, construction permit fees, weed control, surface water charges, airport fees, development permitting fees, school impact fees, community needs lists, bond authorizations, health‑through‑housing fund renaming, and a facilities‑management manager position. For each item, the committee voted to defer further action. No ordinances were approved, denied, or adopted during this meeting.

• Ordinance 2025-0309 (sheriff's office civil unit fees) deferred
• Ordinance 2025-0306 (right‑of‑way construction permit inspection fee) deferred
• Ordinance 2025-0301 (noxious weed control program assessments) deferred
• Ordinance 2025-0302 (surface water management service charges) deferred
• Ordinance 2025-0307 (fees at King County International Airport) deferred
• Ordinance 2025-0311 (development permitting fees) deferred
• Ordinance 2025-0320 (school impact fees and comprehensive planning) deferred
• Ordinance 2025-0298 (community needs lists and annexation areas) deferred

Committee of the Whole

This meeting of the King County Committee of the Whole, originally scheduled for October 28, 2025, has been cancelled. During the 2026-2027 budget process, the committee will instead meet on the first and third Monday of each month. No business will be conducted at this cancelled session.

• No agenda items – meeting cancelled.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee is meeting to discuss several ordinances and motions. The agenda includes a proposal for supplemental appropriations totaling over $39 million across general, non-general, and capital funds.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0331: Net supplemental appropriations of $14,700,000 (general fund), $22,895,000 (non-general fund), and $1,670,000 (capital fund)
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0328: Spending plan for $46,000,000 of county hospital levy revenue for Harborview Medical Center 2026 operations
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0271: Amendment to an agreement with Washington state Department of Ecology for wastewater capital project loan financing
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0246: New lease for the King County department of information technology
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0186: Creation of housing court commissioner positions for King County superior court

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2025-0271 to amend a wastewater loan agreement and Ordinance No. 2025-0246 to execute a new IT lease. All other items on the agenda were deferred for further consideration. No other votes were taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-0271 (wastewater loan amendment) – unanimous consent (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-0246 (new IT lease) – unanimous consent (9-0)
• Deferred Motion 2025-0294 (feasibility study for child savings account program)
• Deferred Ordinance 2025-0305 (public defense standards amendment)
• Deferred Ordinance 2025-0186 (creation of housing court commissioner position)
• Deferred Motion 2025-0328 (acknowledgment of $46M Harborview levy spending plan)
• Deferred Ordinance 2025-0289 (Harborview construction and infrastructure division)
• Deferred Ordinance 2025-0331 (net supplemental appropriations totaling $39.4M)

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will consider approving two Coalition Labor Agreements and confirm the reappointment of a housing authority commissioner. The meeting also includes a presentation honoring a state senator and a proclamation for Adoption Day.

• Approval of Coalition Labor Agreement for county employees
• Standardizing benefits under the Coalition Labor Agreement
• Confirming reappointment of Tina Keys to King County Housing Authority
• Confirming appointment of Heidi Jackson to law enforcement oversight committee
• Proclamation of November 21, 2025, as Adoption Day in King County

The council approved the County’s Coalition Labor Agreement covering multiple departments by passing Ordinance No. 2025‑0332 on the consent agenda. It also approved related benefits standardization (Ordinance No. 2025‑0333) and reappointed Tina Keys to the King County Housing Authority board, each with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. The consent agenda motion itself was adopted unanimously. Additional items were referred for further consideration, including a health‑through‑housing fund renaming and a facilities‑management manager position.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑0332 (Coalition Labor Agreement) – passed on consent agenda (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑0333 (standardizing benefits) – passed on consent agenda (9‑0)
• Consent agenda adopted – motion carried 9‑0
• Reappointed Tina Keys to King County Housing Authority board (Motion No. 2025‑0335) – passed on consent agenda (9‑0)
• Re‑referred Ordinance No. 2025‑0284 (board of health membership) to Committee of the Whole
• First reading and referral of Ordinance No. 2025‑0338 (renaming health‑through‑housing advisory fund) to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• First reading and referral of Ordinance No. 2025‑0339 (facilities management manager position) to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• First reading and referral of Motion No. 2025‑0334 (appointment of Heidi Jackson to law enforcement oversight advisory committee) to Law and Justice Committee

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The October 22, 2025 meeting of the King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. The cancellation is noted under King County Code 1.24.035.

• Meeting cancelled
• Notice of cancellation filed

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation was made pursuant to King County Code 1.24.035 A. and F.

• Cancellation of October 21, 2025 meeting
• Cancellation of November 18, 2025 meeting

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered or discussed at this time.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will discuss a supplemental appropriation of over $39 million for various general and non-general fund agencies. The body is also deciding on the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan and several ordinances regarding fiber optic agreements and environmental credits.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0331: Supplemental appropriations of $14,700,000 to general fund agencies and $22,895,000 to non-general fund agencies
• Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2025-0172.2: Approval of the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2025-0141.2: Authorization for fiber optic installation and maintenance agreements
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2025-0214.2: Agreement with an environmental services aggregator for low-carbon fuels credits
• Proposed Motions No. 2025-0272 and 2025-0273: 2026 budgets and work programs for ARCH and South King Housing and Homelessness Partners

The council approved the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan, adopting it with several amendments. The consent agenda items—including authorizing fiber‑optic contracts, environmental‑attribute sales, an immigrant‑refugee commission appointment, and 2026 budgets for ARCH and SKHHP—were all passed. An ordinance for net supplemental appropriations of $14,700,000, $22,895,000 and $1,670,000 received its first reading and was referred to the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee, while a health‑board membership ordinance was deferred.

• Approved fiber‑optic installation ordinance (Item 7) – passed on Consent Agenda (8‑0 vote, Balducci excused)
• Approved environmental‑attributes sales ordinance (Item 8) – passed on Consent Agenda (8‑0 vote, Balducci excused)
• Deferred health board membership ordinance (Item 9) – postponed to later agenda
• Confirmed appointment of Aliye Aliye to immigrant and refugee commission (Item 10) – passed on Consent Agenda (8‑0 vote)
• Approved 2026 budget and work program for ARCH (Item 11) – passed on Consent Agenda (8‑0 vote)
• Approved 2026 budget and work plan for SKHHP (Item 12) – passed on Consent Agenda (8‑0 vote)
• Approved 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan as amended (Item 13) – passed (9‑0 vote)
• First reading and referral of net supplemental appropriation ordinance (Item 14) – referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

Panel 3 – Health, Housing, and Human Services

The King County Panel 3 will hold a briefing on the proposed 2026‑2027 biennial budget for health, housing, and human services. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for informational purposes. Written public comments are accepted via email or the county budget website.

• Briefing No. 2025‑B0140: Proposed 2026‑2027 biennial budget for health, housing, and human services

The panel received a briefing on the proposed 2026‑2027 biennial budget for health, housing, and human services. No actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m.

King County Transportation District

The King County Transportation District board meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed, decided, or voted on at this time. The cancellation notice was printed on October 1, 2025.

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly act on several ordinances, including a coalition labor agreement (Ordinance 2025-0332) covering employees across many departments and a related benefits standardization ordinance. Also on the agenda are an amendment to the Harborview Medical Center hospital services agreement, a motion requesting a sewer rate and capital work plan for improved transparency, and an ordinance for a regional motor sports facility demonstration project.

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0332: Coalition Labor Agreement covering employees in adult/juvenile detention, elections, Metro transit, public health, sheriff's office, and other departments.
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0333: Standardizes benefits negotiated in the Coalition Labor Agreement.
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0290: Authorizes amendment to the Hospital Services Agreement with UW Regents for Harborview Medical Center.
• Proposed Motion 2025-0327: Requests wastewater treatment division implement a sewer rate and capital work plan to improve engagement, transparency, and accountability.
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0329: Amends zoning code to allow a regional motor sports facility demonstration project.

The Committee approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend consent for two labor‑agreement ordinances, adopted an amendment for the Harborview Medical Center ordinance and recommended its passage, recommended consent for a wastewater‑rate motion, and recommended passage of a regional motorsports facility ordinance.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended do pass consent for Ordinance No. 2025-0332 (Coalition Labor Agreement) (9-0)
• Recommended do pass consent for Ordinance No. 2025-0333 (standardizing benefits) (9-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 for Harborview Medical Center ordinance (unanimous)
• Recommended do pass substitute consent for Ordinance No. 2025-0290 (Harborview Medical Center) (9-0)
• Recommended do pass consent for Motion No. 2025-0327 (sewer rate and capital work plan) (9-0)
• Recommended do pass for Ordinance No. 2025-0329 (regional motor sports facility) (9-0)

Panel 3 – Health, Housing, and Human Services

The panel will receive two briefings: one on the criminal justice sales tax within the proposed 2026-2027 budget and another on the entire health, housing, and human services portion of the biennial budget. No votes are scheduled; this is a review and discussion session. Public comment is limited to 20 minutes total, with 1 minute per individual.

• Briefing No. 2025-B0152: Criminal Justice Sales Tax in the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget
• Briefing No. 2025-B0140: Proposed 2026-2027 Biennial Budget – Health, Housing, and Human Services
• Hybrid meeting with in-person and remote attendance options
• Public comment limited to 20 minutes total; individuals get 1 minute, organizations up to 3 minutes

The panel discussed the proposed 2026‑2027 biennial budget for health, housing, and human services. Most budget items were referred to the Budget Leadership Team, several were closed, and a handful were opened for consideration at the October 21 meeting. The overall matter was deferred.

• Public Health budget referred to Budget Leadership Team
• Behavioral Health budget referred to Budget Leadership Team
• Public Health Administration budget closed
• Crisis Care Centers budget referred to Budget Leadership Team
• Hospital Levy budget referred to Budget Leadership Team
• County Hospital Capital budget referred to Budget Leadership Team
• Arts and Culture Transfer budget referred to Budget Leadership Team
• Employment Education Resource budget opened for October 21 meeting

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will hear a briefing on the 2026-27 budget and consider several resolutions, including reappointments of members to three-year terms and a resolution committing to support immigrant and refugee health access. Briefings will cover school environmental health and safety rules, the 2025-2030 Community Health Improvement Plan, and board membership composition.

• Briefing on King County 2026-27 Budget Update
• Resolution No. 25-08 supporting immigrant and refugee health access and exploring county sponsorship
• Reappointment of Quiana Daniels as consumer of public health member (Resolution 25-05)
• Reappointment of Victor Loo as community stakeholder member (Resolution 25-06)
• Appointment of Karen Hartfield as alternate representing public health, facilities, and providers (Resolution 25-07)

The Board approved the September 18, 2025 minutes. It reappointed Quiana Daniels, Victor Loo, and Karen Hartfield as nonelected members for three‑year terms ending Dec. 31, 2028. The Board also adopted a resolution supporting immigrant and refugee health access. All four resolutions passed with ten affirmative votes and no opposition.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Quiana Daniels as consumer representative (10‑0)
• Reappointed Victor Loo as community stakeholder representative (10‑0)
• Reappointed Karen Hartfield as alternate member for health facilities (10‑0)
• Adopted resolution supporting immigrant and refugee health access (10‑0)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The October 15, 2025 meeting of the King County Local Services and Land Use Committee was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. The cancellation follows K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F.

Panel 2- Law & Justice

Panel 2- Law & Justice will hold a special meeting to receive a briefing on the proposed 2026-2027 biennial budget for law and justice functions. The agenda includes only this briefing, along with procedural items and public comment. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and remote attendance options.

• Briefing No. 2025-B0139 on proposed 2026-2027 biennial budget for Law & Justice
• Public comment limited to 20 minutes total, with 1 minute per individual and 3 minutes per organization

The Law & Justice panel briefed members on the proposed 2026‑2027 biennial budget. After discussion, several budget lines were closed while others were sent to the Budget Leadership Team for further review. No vote counts were recorded.

• Superior Court – Referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)
• Judicial Administration – Closed
• Public Defense – Referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)
• Office of Inquest – Closed
• Office of Risk Management Services – Closed
• Office of Equity and Racial and Social Justice – Referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)
• Sheriff – Referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)
• Adult and Juvenile Detention – Referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will meet to approve September minutes and receive a briefing on the 2025 update to the Metro Performance Measures Dashboard. The meeting will also include a general manager's report and public comment.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Briefing on Metro Performance Measures Dashboard, 2025 Update
• General Manager's Report
• Public comment period
• Hybrid meeting at King County Courthouse

The committee met on October 15, 2025 for a hybrid session. A briefing on the 2025 Metro Performance Measures Dashboard was presented, and public comments were heard. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The October 14, 2025 meeting of the King County Government Accountability and Oversight Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

Panel 1- Transit, DNRP, Local Services & Roads

This special meeting of Panel 1 focuses on a briefing (No. 2025-B0138) on the proposed 2026-2027 biennial budget for Transit, DNRP, Local Services, and Roads. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of the call to order, roll call, public comment, and the briefing. The meeting is open for public comment on agenda items.

• Briefing on Proposed 2026-2027 Biennial Budget covering Transit, DNRP, Local Services, and Roads

The panel reviewed the proposed 2026‑2027 biennial budget and decided to refer several transit‑related budget lines to the Budget Leadership Team. It also closed the County Road Major Maintenance Fund, Wastewater Treatment, Water Quality Construction, and the Open Space KC Non‑Bond Fund Subfund. No votes were recorded.

• Transit budget referred to Budget Leadership Team (BLT)
• Public Transit Construction budget referred to BLT
• Public Transit Revenue Fleet Capital budget referred to BLT
• Transit Revenue Stabilization budget referred to BLT
• County Road Major Maintenance Fund closed
• Wastewater Treatment budget closed
• Water Quality Construction budget closed
• Open Space KC Non‑Bond Fund Subfund closed

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District Board will discuss adopting the 2026 budget (Resolution No. FCD2025-12) and authorizing a property tax levy of up to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value (Resolution No. FCD2025-13). The board will also take final action on a real property covenant (Resolution No. FCD2025-11). Public comment is accepted in person, by email, or via Zoom before or during the meeting.

• Final action on Resolution No. FCD2025-11: authorizing a real property covenant on District-held land
• Discussion of Resolution No. FCD2025-12: adopting the 2026 budget and authorizing improvements
• Discussion of Resolution No. FCD2025-13: authorizing a 2026 property tax levy, reserving banked capacity, and protecting up to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value from proration
• Public comment period open before 10:00 a.m. on meeting day for distribution to board
• Hybrid meeting with in-person attendance in Seattle (Council Chambers) and remote access via Zoom or telephone

The board approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The board passed FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-11 authorizing a real property covenant, with all nine members voting yes. Resolutions FCD2025-12 and FCD2025-13, concerning the 2026 budget and a property tax levy, were deferred. No public comments were received.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Passed FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-11 authorizing real property covenant (9‑0)
• Deferred FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-12 (2026 budget and improvements)
• Deferred FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-13 (property tax levy and levy protection)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan, including a proposed ordinance and motion to adopt it. The council will also have a first reading of a comprehensive ordinance updating building and construction standards across multiple county codes.

• Public hearing on Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2025-0174.2 implementing the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Public hearing on Proposed Substitute Motion 2025-0172.2 approving the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• First reading of Proposed Ordinance 2025-0321 amending numerous building and construction standards codes
• Proclamation of October 2025 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in King County

The council approved the October 7 minutes and added a new agenda item. It proclaimed October 2025 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A climate‑action ordinance was passed unanimously, while a related motion was deferred to the next meeting. The council also gave a first reading to a building‑standards ordinance.

• Approved minutes of the Oct 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Added Item 17 to the agenda
• Proclaimed October 2025 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Passed Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2025‑0174.2 implementing the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan (vote 9‑0)
• Deferred Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2025‑0172.2 approving the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan to Oct 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• First reading and referral of Proposed Ordinance No. 2025‑0321 on building and construction standards (unanimous)

Panel 3 – Health, Housing, and Human Services

The panel is holding a special meeting to receive briefings on the proposed 2026-2027 biennial budget for community and human services and public health, and for health, housing, and human services overall. They will also consider appropriation units under consent and discussion categories, including funding for programs like Best Starts for Kids, Veterans Seniors and Human Services Levy, and Health Through Housing.

• Briefing No. 2025-B0150 on Community and Human Services and Public Health in the Proposed 2026-2027 Biennial Budget
• Briefing No. 2025-B0140 on Proposed 2026-2027 Biennial Budget - Health, Housing, and Human Services
• Discussion appropriation units include Best Starts for Kids Levy, Veterans Seniors and Human Services Levy, Health Through Housing, and Behavioral Health
• Consent appropriation units include GF Transfers to DCHS and DPH, and Radio Communications Services
• Public comment accepted in writing on agenda items

The panel approved, by consent, budgets for County Council, Council Administration, Hearing Examiner, County Auditor, Ombuds Tax Advisor, King County Civic Television, Board of Appeals, County Executive, Office of Labor Relations, Executive Services Administration, GF Transfer to DES, State Auditor, Boundary Review Board, GF Transfer to DCHS, and GF Transfer to DPH. It set status for several other budgets—closing some, opening others to the October 16 meeting, and moving the Office of the Executive budget to the Budget Leadership Team. A group of health‑related budgets was deferred to the October 16 Budget Panel 3 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

• Approved consent budgets for 15 agencies and transfers
• Closed Cultural Access budget
• Closed Building 4Equity Advance budget
• Closed Emergency Medical Services budget
• Closed Radio Communications Services budget
• Moved Office of the Executive budget to Budget Leadership Team
• Opened Arts and Culture Transfer budget to Oct 16 meeting
• Deferred multiple health‑related budgets to Oct 16 meeting

Panel 2- Law & Justice

The King County Council's Law & Justice Panel will hold a special hybrid meeting to receive a briefing on the proposed 2026-2027 biennial budget for the Law & Justice department. The meeting will be conducted under committee rules, not full council rules, and will include a roll call and public comment period.

• Briefing on Proposed 2026-2027 Biennial Budget - Law & Justice
• Public comment accepted via email or online submission
• Hybrid meeting format: in-person in Council Chambers or remote via Zoom
• Meeting held under committee rules (K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F.)

The Panel voted to place a series of grant and program budgets on consent, including District Court, Sheriff, Executive Administration, Prosecutor, Superior Court, Elections, Judicial Administration, Non‑Departmental, PSB, Business Resource Center, Cable Communications, I‑Net Operations, Recorders Operation and Maintenance, Regional Animal Services, Animal Bequests, Office of Economic Opportunity and Creative Economy, Enhanced‑911, Employee Deferred Compensation Administration, Safety and Claims Management, Limited G.O. Bond Redemption, Unlimited G.O. Bond Redemption, and GF Transfer to Debt Service. Several other budget items were discussed, with some closed, some slated for the October 15 meeting, and others referred to the Budget Leadership Team or deferred. No vote counts were recorded for the consent approvals.

• Approved District Court Grants on consent
• Approved Sheriff Grants on consent
• Approved Executive Administration Grants on consent
• Approved Prosecutor Grants on consent
• Approved Superior Court Grants on consent
• Approved Elections Grants on consent
• Approved Judicial Administration Grants on consent
• Deferred Superior Court budget to Oct 15 meeting

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The October 8, 2025 meeting of the King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. This cancellation notice also serves as a cancellation of the Metropolitan King County Council agenda limited to committee business.

Regional Policy Committee

The October 8, 2025, meeting of the King County Regional Policy Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The October 7, 2025, meeting of the Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee has been cancelled, along with the November 4 meeting. No business will be conducted. The cancellation notice also serves as notice for the full Metropolitan King County Council meeting limited to committee business.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items scheduled

Panel 1- Transit, DNRP, Local Services & Roads

The King County Council's Panel 1 will hold a special hybrid meeting to receive a briefing on the proposed 2026-2027 biennial budget for Transit, DNRP, Local Services, and Roads. The meeting will be held on October 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

• Briefing on Proposed 2026-2027 Biennial Budget - Transit, DNRP, Local Services, and Roads
• Hybrid meeting at King County Council Chambers (Room 1001)
• Public comment accepted via email or online submission
• Meeting available via Zoom, King County TV, and online stream

The panel gave consent to a series of budget items, approving transfers and funding for various programs. Items not listed as consented were left open for future consideration or referred to the Budget Leadership Team. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved GF Transfer to DNRP
• Approved Critical Areas Mitigation
• Approved Geographic Information Systems
• Approved Permitting Division Abatement
• Approved GF Transfer to DLS
• Approved Youth and Amateur Sports Fund
• Approved Conservation Futures Sub-fund
• Approved Transfer of Development Credit Program

Employment and Administration Committee

The King County Employment and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or discussed. No further action is required from residents.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will consider a slate of ordinances, motions, and public‑hearing items. Key actions include adopting the 2026‑2027 Biennial Budget, approving a $41,568,000 supplemental appropriation for the Broadway Facility, and confirming several immigrant and refugee commission appointments. The council will also vote on a franchise agreement for telecom facilities, a strategic climate action plan, and property‑tax levy measures.

• Adopt the 2026‑2027 Biennial Budget (Ordinance No. 2025-0288)
• Approve $41,568,000 supplemental appropriation to the Broadway Facility fund (Ordinance No. 2025-0250.2)
• Approve the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan (Motion No. 2025-0172.2)
• Authorize a franchise agreement with Snoqualmie Valley School District for telecom right‑of‑way use (Ordinance No. 2025-0265)
• Public hearing on doctors office/outpatient clinic use ordinance (Ordinance No. 2025-0268)

The council passed the consent agenda and approved several budget and transportation ordinances, including a $41.5 million supplemental appropriation for the Broadway Facility and a bond amendment. A rapid‑ride rail line property acquisition ordinance was also approved. Two items—the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan and a related climate ordinance—were deferred to the next meeting.

• Consent agenda passed (8‑yes, 1 excused)
• Ordinance 19982 (bond amendment) passed (6‑yes, 3‑no)
• Ordinance 19983 (Broadway Facility $41,568,000 supplemental appropriation) passed (9‑yes)
• Ordinance 19984 (establish Broadway Facility fund) passed (9‑yes)
• Ordinance 19985 (RapidRide I Line property acquisition) passed (8‑yes, 1 excused)
• Item 12 (2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan ordinance) deferred to Oct 14 2025
• Item 18 (2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan motion) deferred to Oct 14 2025
• Motion 19 (reappointment of Paul Fendt to waterworks grant ranking committee) passed

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole will consider motions to approve 2026 budgets and work programs for the Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) and South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP). It will also discuss several ordinances, including extending fiber optic agreements with Seattle and the Washington State Department of Transportation, authorizing the sale of environmental attributes for low‑carbon fuel credits, and amending membership rules for the King County Board of Health. Briefings on transit safety and federal government impacts on county operations are also on the agenda.

• Motion No. 2025-0272: approve 2026 budget and work program for ARCH
• Motion No. 2025-0273: approve 2026 budget and work program for SKHHP
• Ordinance No. 2025-0141: authorize executive to extend and enter fiber optic agreements with Seattle and WSDOT
• Ordinance No. 2025-0214: authorize sale of environmental attributes and low‑carbon fuel credits
• Ordinance No. 2025-0284: amend membership provisions for the King County Board of Health

The Committee of the Whole approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. They confirmed the appointment of Aliye Aliye to the King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission. They adopted amendments and approved ordinances for fiber‑optic installation, environmental attribute sales, and board‑of‑health membership. They also approved the 2026 budget and work program for the Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) and for South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP), with all votes unanimous (9‑0) except the board‑of‑health ordinance which passed 8‑0.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Aliye Aliye to Immigrant and Refugee Commission (9‑0)
• Adopted amendments and approved fiber‑optic installation ordinance (9‑0)
• Adopted amendment and approved environmental attributes sale ordinance (9‑0)
• Approved 2026 budget and work program for ARCH (9‑0)
• Approved 2026 budget and work plan for SKHHP (9‑0)
• Approved board‑of‑health membership ordinance (8‑0, Zahilay excused)

Law and Justice Committee

The October 1, 2025 meeting of the King County Law and Justice Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider three resolutions for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, including the 2026 budget and a property tax levy of up to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value. A motion to authorize purchasing real property for flood protection in the Cedar River Watershed is also up for final action. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes and invoices.

• FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-12: Adopting the 2026 budget and authorizing improvements.
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-13: Authorizing a property tax levy for 2026, increasing revenue to fund the budget, with a rate up to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value.
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-11: Authorizing a real property covenant on flood district land.
• FCDEC Motion No. FCDECM2025-04: Authorizing strategic coordination to purchase real property for flood protection in the Cedar River Watershed.
• Approval of invoices and minutes from September 3, 2025.

The Executive Committee approved the September 3, 2025 minutes and added agenda item 10. It approved a series of district invoices. The committee recommended Resolution FCD2025-11 and passed Resolutions FCD2025-12 and FCD2025-13 without recommendation. Finally, it adopted a motion to purchase real property for flood protection in the Cedar River watershed.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous Yes: Dunn, Perry, Quinn, von Reichbauer)
• Added agenda item 10 (unanimous Yes: Dunn, Perry, Quinn, von Reichbauer)
• Approved invoices for Water and Land Resources Division and others (motion carried)
• Recommended FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-11 (unanimous Yes: Dunn, Perry, Quinn, von Reichbauer)
• Passed FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-12 out of committee without recommendation (unanimous Yes: Dunn, Perry, Quinn, von Reichbauer)
• Passed FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-13 out of committee without recommendation (unanimous Yes: Dunn, Perry, Quinn, von Reichbauer)
• Adopted FCDEC Motion No. FCDECM2025-04 to purchase flood‑protection property in Cedar River watershed (unanimous Yes: Dunn, Perry, Quinn, von Reichbauer)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will discuss a proposed motion to improve transparency and accountability in the sewer rate-setting process. Members will also receive briefings on the Regional Wastewater Services Plan update, the 2026-2027 proposed capital budget, 2025 WaterWorks grants, and the committee's 2025 work program.

• Motion requesting wastewater treatment division implement a work plan to improve transparency and accountability in the sewer rate-setting process
• Briefing on Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update
• Briefing on WTD 2026-2027 Proposed Capital Budget and Program Highlights
• Briefing on Council Selected 2025 WaterWorks Grants
• Discussion of 2025 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Program

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved a motion requesting the Wastewater Treatment Division to implement a work plan that improves transparency and accountability in the sewer rate‑setting process. The motion was moved by Vice Chair Mork and passed with eight votes in favor and none against; four members were excused. The committee also approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously and deferred discussion of the 2025 work program. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to implement work plan for sewer rate‑setting transparency (8‑0)
• Deferred discussion of 2025 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Program

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will not meet on September 30, 2025. The cancellation follows K.C.C. 1.24.035A.1.a., which skips meetings on the fifth Tuesday of the month. Consequently, no agenda items will be considered.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The September 24, 2025 meeting of the King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole will consider an ordinance approving the grant funding allocation for council-designated projects through the WaterWorks grant program for the 2025 cycle. The committee will also discuss and possibly confirm three appointments to the King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission and receive a briefing on the Regional Workforce Housing Initiative Implementation Plan. A consent motion to extend the acting director of information technology is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-0276 approving WaterWorks grant funding allocations for 2025 cycle
• Consent motion 2025-0274 to extend appointment of Stephen Heard as acting director of IT
• Motions 2025-0261, 2025-0263, 2025-0264 to confirm Luz Escalante, Zain Jinnah, and Julie Kang to the Immigrant and Refugee Commission
• Briefing on DCHS-Regional Workforce Housing Initiative Implementation Plan (Motion 16690)

The Committee of the Whole approved the extension of Stephen Heard as acting director of the King County Department of Information Technology. It confirmed the appointments of Luz Escalante, Zain Jinnah, and Julie Kang to the King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission. The council also adopted the WaterWorks grant funding allocation for council‑designated projects. All motions passed unanimously, and the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved extension of Stephen Heard as acting IT director (9-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Luz Escalante to Immigrant & Refugee Commission (9-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Zain Jinnah to Immigrant & Refugee Commission (9-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Julie Kang to Immigrant & Refugee Commission (9-0)
• Approved WaterWorks grant funding allocation for council‑designated projects (9-0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council hears the County Executive's 2025 Budget Address and holds a public hearing on multiple ordinances, including continuing a 0.1% sales tax for behavioral health services, appropriating $41.568 million for the Broadway Facility, and prohibiting algorithmic rent fixing. The council also votes on consent items such as interlocal agreements for school impact fees and salmon conservation, and boundary adjustments for Enumclaw and Snoqualmie.

• Public hearing on continuing 0.1% sales tax for behavioral health services and therapeutic courts (Item 13)
• $41,568,000 supplemental appropriation for the Broadway Facility (Item 15)
• Prohibition on algorithmic rent fixing added to county code (Item 19)
• Boundary revisions annexing unincorporated right-of-way to Enumclaw and Snoqualmie (Items 10-11)
• Parks, recreation, trails, and open space levy grant funding allocation (Item 12)

The council unanimously passed the consent agenda items (8‑12), which include school impact fee agreements, salmon conservation agreements, and park levy funding. It also approved Ordinance No. 2025‑0212.2, creating a one‑tenth of one percent sales and use tax to fund behavioral health services (vote 9‑0). Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑0018.2 to correct antidiscrimination text (vote 9‑0). Three other ordinances were deferred to the October 7 meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 8‑12 (school fees, salmon conservation, city boundary revisions, park levy funding) – vote 9‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑0212.2 (0.1% sales tax for behavioral health services) – vote 9‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑0018.2 (antidiscrimination text corrections) – vote 9‑0
• Deferred Ordinance No. 2025‑0249 (bond amendment) to Oct 7, 2025
• Deferred Ordinance No. 2025‑0250.2 (Broadway Facility supplemental appropriation) to Oct 7, 2025
• Deferred Ordinance No. 2025‑0251 (Broadway Facility fund establishment) to Oct 7, 2025

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will discuss a proposed rule to increase food inspection frequency for businesses with unpaid employment-related debts. The agenda also includes briefings on zoonotic disease risks from pet businesses and the county's climate and health equity plan.

• Discussion and possible action on R&R No. BOH25-02 to amend food code
• Public hearing required for food code changes
• Briefing on zoonotic disease risks for pet businesses
• Briefing on King County Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Briefing on climate and health equity

The Board approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. Boardmember Daniels moved to strike Amendment S1, and the motion carried. The Board then voted to adopt Rule and Regulation BOH25-02 as amended, passing it by a 10‑1 vote. The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Struck Amendment S1 (motion carried)
• Passed Rule & Regulation BOH25-02 as amended (10‑1 vote)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will approve the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear the Chair's Report, public comment, and the General Manager's Report. Two briefings will be presented: one on language equity and community engagement, and another on Metro’s flexible services.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chair's Report
• Public Comment
• General Manager's Report
• Briefing No. 2025-B0135: Language Equity and Community Engagement

The Regional Transit Committee approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting with no objections. No other actions, votes, or policy decisions were taken. The meeting concluded with an adjournment at 4:29 PM.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (no objections)

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025, is cancelled. The cancellation is noted under King County Code 1.24.035.

• Meeting cancelled
• Notice of cancellation filed

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council approved a substitute ordinance revising solid waste fees at recycling facilities and the Cedar Hills regional landfill, along with renewing contracts for the council's chief and assistant legal counsel. The body also passed motions regarding juvenile detention monitoring and confirmed several reappointments.

• Passes substitute ordinance revising solid waste fees at recycling facilities and Cedar Hills regional landfill
• Approves renewal of contract for assistant chief legal counsel to the King County council
• Approves renewal of contract for chief legal counsel to the King County council
• Confirms reappointment of Hilary De La Cruz to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Acknowledges receipt of independent monitoring report on confinement of juveniles in county detention facilities

The Council passed a solid‑waste fee ordinance (8‑1) that updates fees at recycling facilities and the Cedar Hills landfill. It also unanimously approved Ordinance 2025‑0260 revising the loan agreement with the Pacific Science Center Foundation. Several other ordinances were deferred to the September 23 agenda, and multiple consent‑agenda motions, including legal‑counsel contracts and reappointments, were approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0260 revising Pacific Science Center loan agreement (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0182 amending solid‑waste fees (8‑1)
• Deferred Ordinance 2025‑0212 (behavioral health sales‑tax levy) to Sep 23
• Deferred Ordinance 2025‑0266 (contract management protocols) to Sep 23
• Passed Consent Item 11 (west‑wing correctional facility plan) on consent agenda
• Passed Consent Item 12 (renewal of assistant chief legal counsel contract) on consent agenda
• Passed Consent Item 13 (renewal of chief legal counsel contract) on consent agenda
• Passed Consent Item 14 (reappointment of Hilary De La Cruz to elections oversight committee) on consent agenda

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee will hold a first reading and possible referral of an ordinance that would ban algorithmic rent fixing. The committee also plans to vote on five appointments to veterans advisory boards and one to a veterans committee. A report on streamlining food business permitting will be acknowledged, and briefings on DCHS housing funding streams and youth homelessness are scheduled.

• First reading of Proposed Ordinance 2025-0267 prohibiting algorithmic rent fixing (adding new chapter to K.C.C. Title 12)
• Confirmation of five appointments to the King County veterans advisory board (Peter Lewis, Brian Berry, Preston Anderson, Juanita Pettersen, Douglas Hollingsworth)
• Confirmation of Preston Anderson to the veterans, seniors and human services levy advisory board's veterans committee
• Acknowledgment of report on streamlining food business permitting (Proviso P1 from 2025 Budget Ordinance)
• Briefing on five-year outlook for DCHS housing funding streams and panel briefing on youth homelessness from North Forty

The Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee confirmed five executive appointments to the King County Veterans Advisory Board and related advisory committees. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025-0267 to prohibit algorithmic rent fixing. The committee also approved a report on streamlining the food business permitting process.

• Confirmed appointment of Peter Lewis to the Veterans Advisory Board (3 Yes, 1 excused)
• Confirmed appointment of Brian Berry to the Veterans Advisory Board (3 Yes, 1 excused)
• Confirmed appointment of Preston Anderson to the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy Advisory Board's veterans committee (3 Yes, 1 excused)
• Confirmed appointment of Juanita Pettersen to the Veterans Advisory Board (3 Yes, 1 excused)
• Confirmed appointment of Douglas Hollingsworth to the Veterans Advisory Board (3 Yes, 1 excused)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-0267 prohibiting algorithmic rent fixing (3 Yes, 1 No)
• Approved receipt of report on streamlining food business permitting process (3 Yes, 1 excused)

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will receive briefings on the Best Starts for Kids and Mental Illness and Drug Dependency 2024 annual reports, and a briefing on MIDD renewal legislation. The committee will also consider a proposed ordinance to continue the one-tenth of one percent sales and use tax for behavioral health services and therapeutic courts.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0212 continuing the 0.1% sales tax for behavioral health services and therapeutic courts
• Briefing No. 2025-B0133: Best Starts for Kids (BSK) 2024 Annual Report
• Briefing No. 2025-B0134: Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) 2024 Annual Report
• Briefing No. 2025-B0137: MIDD Renewal Legislation for proposal to the County Council
• Approval of minutes from August 20 special meeting

The Regional Policy Committee adopted the August 20, 2025 special‑meeting minutes without objection. The committee also approved a proposal to forward a two‑year Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) tax levy ordinance to the full Council, passing the motion 8‑4 with one member excused. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 20, 2025 special‑meeting minutes (unanimous, no objections)
• Approved proposal to present MIDD tax levy ordinance to Council (Yes: 8, No: 4, Excused: Juarez)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss four proposed ordinances, including establishing a Broadway Facility fund, a $41,568,000 supplemental appropriation to that fund, amendments to the county's limited tax general obligation bond ordinance, and a revision of a loan agreement with the Pacific Science Center Foundation. The meeting also includes approval of the August 27, 2025 minutes, a public comment period, and other business.

• Ordinance No. 2025-0250 – supplemental appropriation of $41,568,000 to the Broadway Facility fund
• Ordinance No. 2025-0251 – establishes the Broadway Facility fund and adds a new section to K.C.C. chapter 4A.200
• Ordinance No. 2025-0249 – amends Ordinance 19862 on limited tax general obligation bonds and repeals Ordinance 19954
• Ordinance No. 2025-0260 – revises the loan agreement between King County and the Pacific Science Center Foundation
• Approval of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee passed three ordinances out of committee without recommendation, including a $41,568,000 supplemental appropriation to the Broadway Facility fund. Members adopted Amendment 1 and two verbal amendments to Ordinance 2025‑0250. The committee also recommended a Do Pass Consent for a loan‑agreement revision with the Pacific Science Center Foundation.

• Passed Ordinance No. 2025-0251 establishing Broadway Facility fund (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025-0250 adding $41,568,000 supplemental appropriation to Broadway Facility fund (7-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Ordinance No. 2025-0250 (7-0)
• Approved verbal amendment to replace "$1,000" with "$100,000" in Ordinance No. 2025-0250 (7-0)
• Approved verbal amendment to insert "and budget" after "timeline" in Ordinance No. 2025-0250 (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025-0249 amending bond authorizations (7-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2025-0260 revising loan agreement with Pacific Science Center Foundation (7-0)
• No other business; meeting adjourned

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District will hold a meeting to vote on funding for flood reduction grants and real property covenants for home buyouts. The Board will also discuss a new 'worst-first' paradigm for prioritizing capital projects based on risk and severity.

• FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-09: Expenditure of funds for the Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant Program (Public Hearing Required)
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-10: Execution of real property covenants for the Home Buyout and Elevation Program
• FCD Motion No. FCD25-03: Establishment of a 'worst-first' paradigm for prioritizing capital projects
• FCD Motion No. FCD25-04: Professional services agreement with Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder, P.S. for legal consulting

The board approved the July 8, 2025 minutes without objection. It unanimously passed Resolution FCD2025-09 to spend district funds on projects under the Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant Program, and Resolution FCD2025-10 to execute real‑property covenants for the Home Buyout and Elevation Program. The board also approved a legal consulting services agreement (Motion FCD25-04) and deferred Motion FCD25-03 on integrated floodplain management.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution FCD2025-09 authorizing grant‑program funding (9‑yes)
• Approved Resolution FCD2025-10 authorizing real‑property covenants for Home Buyout program (9‑yes)
• Approved Motion FCD25-04 authorizing legal consulting services agreement (9‑yes)
• Deferred Motion FCD25-03 on integrated floodplain management (deferred)
• No public comment submitted
• Meeting adjourned at 3:11 p.m.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will confirm two appointments to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network board and discuss an ordinance regarding antidiscrimination text and technical corrections.

• Confirm Jesse Anderson as King County's primary representative to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator board
• Confirm Ian Huri as an alternate for the King County representative to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator board
• Discuss Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0018 amending antidiscrimination text and making technical corrections
• Approve minutes from the June 10, 2025 and July 8, 2025 meetings

The committee approved the minutes from the June 10 and July 8 meetings. It confirmed the executive's appointments of Jesse Anderson and Ian Huri to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator board. The committee also adopted Ordinance 2025-0018, making technical antidiscrimination text corrections. All actions passed with three votes in favor and one member excused.

• Approved June 10 and July 8 meeting minutes (Yes: 3, Excused: 1)
• Confirmed appointment of Jesse Anderson to the emergency radio board (Yes: 3, Excused: 1)
• Confirmed appointment of Ian Huri as alternate to the emergency radio board (Yes: 3, Excused: 1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0018 (antidiscrimination text corrections) (Yes: 3, Excused: 1)

Metropolitan King County Council

This meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to change solid waste fees at recycling/transfer facilities and the Cedar Hills landfill. The council will also consider an emergency ordinance amending council rules, and several appointments and first readings of ordinances related to a Pacific Science Center loan, Redmond water system plan, real property asset management, a wastewater capital project loan, and WaterWorks grant allocations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-0182.2 to amend solid waste fees at recycling/transfer facilities and Cedar Hills regional landfill
• Emergency Ordinance 2025-0275 amending council rules and order of business with suspension of rules for immediate action
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0260 revising loan agreement between King County and Pacific Science Center Foundation
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0269 approving City of Redmond Water System Plan
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0276 approving WaterWorks grant program funding allocation for 2025 cycle

The council approved an emergency ordinance (No. 2025-0275) that amends council rules, with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. It also confirmed appointments to the citizens' elections oversight committee, the Communities of Opportunity advisory board, and the WaterWorks grant program, each passing unanimously. The solid‑waste fee ordinance was deferred to the next meeting. Several other ordinances received first readings and were referred to the appropriate committees.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance No. 2025-0275, 9‑0 vote
• Confirmed appointment of John Rodriguez to citizens' elections oversight committee, 9‑0 vote
• Confirmed reappointment of Bilan Aden to Communities of Opportunity‑Best Starts for Kids advisory board, 9‑0 vote
• Deferred Solid Waste Fees Ordinance (2025-0182) to Sept 16, 2025
• First reading and referral of Ordinance No. 2025-0260 (Pacific Science Center loan) to Budget & Fiscal Management Committee
• First reading and referral of Ordinance No. 2025-0269 (Redmond Water System Plan) to Local Services & Land Use Committee
• First reading and referral of Ordinance No. 2025-0270 (real property asset management plan) to Budget & Fiscal Management Committee
• First reading and referral of Ordinance No. 2025-0276 (WaterWorks grant funding allocation) to Committee of the Whole

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will discuss several proposed ordinances, including one to amend zoning code for doctors office/outpatient clinic uses, and another authorizing interlocal agreements for salmon conservation. Consent items include boundary revisions for Enumclaw and Snoqualmie. The committee will also receive a briefing on implementation of Senate Bill 5290 by the Permitting Division.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0268 amending zoning for doctors office/outpatient clinic uses
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0208 authorizing interlocal agreements for salmon conservation in WRIA 7, 8, and 9
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0199 accepting the Clean Water Healthy Habitat Strategic Plan 2020-2025
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0171 for interlocal agreements with school districts on school impact fees
• Boundary revisions: Enumclaw (SE 440th St) and Snoqualmie (384th Ave SE)

The Local Services and Land Use Committee approved six items, all passing unanimously. It adopted ordinances revising the corporate boundaries of Enumclaw and Snoqualmie, authorized interlocal agreements for salmon conservation and school impact fees, accepted the Clean Water Healthy Habitat Strategic Plan, and approved a doctors office/outpatient clinic ordinance. Each motion was recommended Do Pass (or Substitute) consent with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0221 revising Enumclaw corporate boundary (consent, 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0222 revising Snoqualmie corporate boundary (consent, 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0208 authorizing interlocal salmon‑conservation agreements (consent, 4-0)
• Approved Motion No. 2025-0199 accepting Clean Water Healthy Habitat Strategic Plan 2020‑2025 (consent, 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0171 authorizing interlocal agreements with school districts for impact fees (substitute consent, 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0268 related to doctors office/outpatient clinic uses (consent, 4-0)

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee will consider approving a parks levy grant allocation and discuss authorizing condemnation of property for the RapidRide I Line in Renton, Kent, and Auburn. Also up for discussion are two items related to the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan. The agenda includes briefings on Conservation Futures recommendations and transit public restrooms. Public comment is accepted.

• Consent item: Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0229 approving grant allocations from the 2020-2025 parks, recreation, trails, and open space levy
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0218 authorizing condemnation of property for the RapidRide I Line in Renton, Kent, and Auburn
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0172 relating to the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0174 amending multiple ordinances to implement the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Briefing on Conservation Futures Program recommendations and a Transit Public Restroom Briefing

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee approved four ordinances and one motion. Ordinance No. 2025-0218 authorizing property acquisition for the RapidRide I Line in Renton, Kent, and Auburn passed unanimously. Ordinances No. 2025-0229, 2025-0172, and 2025-0174 also received unanimous approval.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0218 for RapidRide I Line property acquisition (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0229 granting levy funding for parks, recreation, trails, and open space (5‑0)
• Approved Motion No. 2025-0172 adopting the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0174 implementing the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan (5‑0)

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive reports on wastewater treatment, and discuss a proposed motion to improve transparency in the sewer rate-setting process. The committee will also review the 2025 work program.

• Approval of July 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Resolution to recognize John McClellan as a nonvoting member
• Motion to improve transparency in sewer rate-setting process
• Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update
• Discussion of 2025 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Program

The committee approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. It adopted Resolution RWQC2025‑03 recognizing John McClellan as a nonvoting member, with nine members voting yes, none voting no, and three members excused. The committee deferred a motion to have the wastewater treatment division implement a work plan to improve transparency and accountability in the sewer rate‑setting process. It also deferred discussion of the 2025 Regional Water Quality Committee work program.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objections)
• Adopted Resolution RWQC2025‑03 recognizing John McClellan as nonvoting member (9‑0, 3 excused)
• Deferred motion to implement work plan for sewer rate‑setting transparency (briefing 2025‑B0121)
• Deferred discussion of 2025 work program (briefing 2025‑B0005)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider three items for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors: a resolution to spend district funds on projects under the Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant Program, a resolution to execute real‑property covenants for the Home Buyout and Elevation Program, and a motion to let the Chair sign a legal consulting agreement with Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder, P.S. The meeting also includes a briefing on the advisory committee's 2026 budget recommendations and routine agenda items such as approval of minutes, invoices, and public comment.

• Resolution FCD2025-09: authorize district fund expenditures for projects under the Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant Program
• Resolution FCD2025-10: authorize execution of real‑property covenants for the Home Buyout and Elevation Program
• Motion FCD25-04: authorize the Chair to enter a legal consulting agreement with Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder, P.S.
• Briefing FCD2025-B07: advisory committee presents 2026 budget recommendations
• Approval of invoices for district expenses

The committee approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes and a set of district invoices totaling $11,990,? (as listed). It then recommended two flood‑control resolutions (FCD2025-09 and FCD2025-10) and a professional‑services motion (FCD25-04) to the Board of Supervisors. All recommendations were adopted by vote.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved listed invoices (motion carried)
• Recommended FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-09 – vote 4‑0
• Recommended FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-10 – vote 4‑0
• Recommended FCD Motion No. FCD25-04 – vote 3‑1 (von Reichbauer excused)

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will meet to acknowledge receipt of reports on racial disparities in law enforcement and a plan to use the west wing of the King County Correctional Facility for alternatives to secure detention. The meeting will also include an independent monitoring report on juvenile confinement.

• Acknowledge receipt of racial disparities analysis report
• Acknowledge receipt of plan for west wing of King County Correctional Facility
• Acknowledge receipt of independent monitoring report on juvenile confinement
• Review July 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Hybrid meeting at 1200 King County Courthouse

The committee approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting. A motion to acknowledge receipt of a report on racial disparities (2025-0201) was deferred. The plan to use the west wing of the King County Correctional Facility (2025-0220) was approved unanimously by all four members. The independent monitoring report on juvenile confinement (2025-0206) was amended and then approved with a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved July 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Motion 2025-0201 on racial disparities report
• Approved Motion 2025-0220 to use west wing of correctional facility (4-0)
• Amended and approved Motion 2025-0206 on juvenile confinement report (3-1)

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Special meeting set for September 11, 2025

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will vote on motions to reappoint Hilary De La Cruz to the citizens' elections oversight committee and to appoint a new Spanish‑speaking community representative to that committee. The committee will also consider motions to renew the contracts for the chief legal counsel and the assistant chief legal counsel to the King County Council. In addition, the committee will receive briefings on the employee engagement survey, a human resources update, and a chief of staff update.

• Motion to reappoint Hilary De La Cruz to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Motion to appoint a Spanish‑speaking community representative to the citizens' elections oversight committee
• Motion to renew the contract for the chief legal counsel to the King County Council
• Motion to renew the contract for the assistant chief legal counsel to the King County Council
• Briefing on employee engagement survey results

The Employment and Administration Committee approved the July 1 and July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It confirmed the reappointment of Hilary De La Cruz and the appointment of John Rodriquez to the citizens' elections oversight committee. The committee also approved the renewal of contracts for the chief legal counsel and the assistant chief legal counsel, each with a unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of July 1 and July 22, 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Hilary De La Cruz to the citizens' elections oversight committee (unanimous 4‑0)
• Confirmed appointment of John Rodriquez to the citizens' elections oversight committee representing the Spanish‑speaking community (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved renewal of contract for chief legal counsel to the King County Council (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved renewal of contract for assistant chief legal counsel to the King County Council (unanimous 4‑0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is meeting to decide on the sale of biomethane and environmental attributes to Puget Sound Energy. The body is also introducing ordinances regarding algorithmic rent fixing and contract management for human services.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2025-0236.2: Sale of biomethane from Cedar Hills regional landfill to Puget Sound Energy
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0267: Prohibiting algorithmic rent fixing
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0266: Contract management and compliance for the department of community and human services
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0204: Acceptance of the King County 30-Year Forest Plan
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0268: Changes to doctors office/outpatient clinic uses

The council passed Ordinance No. 2025-0236 to sell biomethane and related environmental attributes with a 9‑0 vote. It accepted the King County 30‑Year Forest Plan on the consent agenda. The council also approved receipt of a Critical Areas Monitoring and Adaptive Management Program plan with an 8‑1 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0236 to sell biomethane (9‑0)
• Accepted King County 30‑Year Forest Plan (consent agenda)
• Approved receipt of Critical Areas Monitoring and Adaptive Management Program plan (8‑1)
• Passed the Consent Agenda (8‑1)
• First reading and referral of Ordinance No. 2025-0266 (contract management) to Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee
• First reading and referral of Ordinance No. 2025-0267 (algorithmic rent fixing) to Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee
• First reading and referral of Ordinance No. 2025-0268 (doctor office uses) to Local Services and Land Use Committee
• First reading and referral of Motion No. 2025-0217 (Best Starts for Kids report) to Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss and possibly act on ordinances regarding sales tax for behavioral health and solid waste fees. The committee will also consider an agreement to sell biomethane from the Cedar Hills regional landfill to Puget Sound Energy.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0212: Continuing the 0.1% sales and use tax for behavioral health services and therapeutic courts
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0182: Changes to solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities and the Cedar Hills regional landfill
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0236: Sale of biomethane and environmental attributes from Cedar Hills regional landfill to Puget Sound Energy
• Briefing No. 2025-B0115: King County Metro Reserve Levels

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee adopted amendments to three proposed ordinances and voted to recommend each for passage as a substitute. Ordinance 2025-0212 (behavioral health sales tax) and Ordinance 2025-0182 (solid waste fees) were approved unanimously, while Ordinance 2025-0236 (biomethane sale) passed with five votes and two members excused. The committee also approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ordinance 2025-0212 amended and recommended Do Pass Substitute – vote 7-0
• Ordinance 2025-0182 amended, title amended, and recommended Do Pass Substitute – vote 7-0
• Ordinance 2025-0236 amended and recommended Do Pass Substitute – vote 5-0, 2 excused

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting features briefings on federal government impacts on King County operations and funding, a contract audit of the Department of Community and Human Services, the 4Culture annual report and Doors Open evaluation framework, and the King County Library System annual report. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is informational.

• Briefing on federal government updates and impacts on county operations and funding
• Contract audit of King County Department of Community and Human Services
• 4Culture annual report and Doors Open evaluation framework
• King County Library System annual report

The Committee of the Whole approved the July 22 2025 meeting minutes without objection. The meeting featured public comments from several residents and briefings on the County Auditor’s contract audit, federal funding impacts, 4Culture, and the Library System. No other actions or votes were taken, and no further business was presented.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (no objections)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will consider a substitute ordinance that would amend multiple statutes to modify school impact fees. The council will also vote on a memorandum of agreement with the Joint Labor Management Insurance Committee of Unions concerning insured benefits for eligible county employees. Additional motions will address board appointments, contract renewals for senior legal counsel, and an update on labor negotiations.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2025-0127.2 to amend school impact fee provisions (sponsor Dembowski).
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0227 to adopt a memorandum of agreement on insured benefits for county employees (sponsor Zahilay).
• Motion No. 2025-0248 confirming reappointment of Sheryl Whitney to the Harborview Medical Center board (sponsor Balducci).
• Motion No. 2025-0256 approving renewal of contract for the assistant chief legal counsel (sponsor Zahilay).
• Labor Policy Committee update on negotiations for the King County Coalition of Unions labor agreement (Item 16).

The council approved Ordinance No. 2025-0127, amending school impact fee provisions, with an 8‑1 vote. It also adopted Ordinance No. 2025-0227, a labor‑insurance agreement, unanimously (9‑0). Additionally, the council confirmed Sheryl Whitney’s reappointment to the Harborview Medical Center board, also unanimously (9‑0).

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0127 (school impact fees) – vote 8-1
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0227 (labor insurance agreement) – vote 9-0
• Confirmed reappointment of Sheryl Whitney to Harborview Medical Center board – vote 9-0

Board of Health

The August 21, 2025, meeting of the King County Board of Health has been cancelled.

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The August 21, 2025 special meeting of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will approve minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting and hear a briefing on alternatives to driving alone to Snoqualmie Pass. It will consider a motion to accept the King County 30‑Year Forest Plan and a major ordinance that amends critical area regulations and updates the comprehensive plan. A motion to acknowledge receipt of the Critical Areas Monitoring and Adaptive Management Program plan will also be considered.

• Approve minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting
• Briefing No. 2025‑B0119 on alternatives to driving alone to Snoqualmie Pass
• Proposed Motion No. 2025‑0204 to accept the King County 30‑Year Forest Plan
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024‑0408 amending critical area regulations and the comprehensive plan
• Proposed Motion No. 2025‑0205 acknowledging receipt of the Critical Areas Monitoring and Adaptive Management Program plan

The Local Services and Land Use Committee accepted the King County 30‑Year Forest Plan with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also passed a critical‑area ordinance amendment by a 3‑0 vote with one member excused, and acknowledged receipt of a Critical Areas Monitoring plan by a 3‑0 vote with one member excused.

• Accepted King County 30‑Year Forest Plan (4‑0)
• Approved critical‑area ordinance amendment (3‑0, 1 excused)
• Acknowledged receipt of Critical Areas Monitoring plan (3‑0, 1 excused)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regional Transit Committee

The August 20, 2025 meeting of the Regional Transit Committee has been cancelled. The cancellation is noted under King County Code 1.24.035 A. and F.

• Meeting cancelled
• Notice of cancellation under K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F.

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. It then approved a motion acknowledging receipt of the 2024 health‑through‑housing annual report, recommending it be passed. The motion carried with ten votes in favor and none against. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objections)
• Approved motion acknowledging receipt of the 2024 health‑through‑housing annual report (10‑0, recommended Do Pass)

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The committee is discussing Proposed Ordinance 2025-0218, which would authorize condemnation of property for the RapidRide I Line project in Renton, Kent, and Auburn. Also on the agenda are Proposed Motion 2025-0172 and Proposed Ordinance 2025-0174 on the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan. The Metro General Manager will provide a briefing.

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0218 authorizing condemnation for RapidRide I Line
• Proposed Motion 2025-0172 on 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0174 implementing Climate Action Plan amendments
• Metro General Manager's briefing
• Approval of July 15, 2025 minutes

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. It deferred the motion to approve the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan and two related ordinances. It also deferred an ordinance to acquire property for the RapidRide I Line project. A Metro General Manager briefing was presented.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Deferred Motion 2025-0172 approving the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Deferred Ordinance 2025-0174 implementing the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Deferred Ordinance 2025-0218 for RapidRide I Line property acquisition
• Presented Briefing 2025-B0123 Metro General Manager’s briefing

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances, including a $51.8 million supplemental appropriation to the county hospital capital fund, amendments to civil immigration enforcement policy, and adoption of the Harborview Medical Center 2026 capital budget. The agenda also includes a special item recognizing the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and several consent items for board and commission appointments.

• Supplemental appropriation of $51,819,000 to the county hospital capital fund (Ordinance 2025-0165.2)
• Adoption of Harborview Medical Center 2026 Capital Improvement Program Annual Budget (Ordinance 2025-0163)
• Amendment to civil immigration enforcement ordinance K.C.C. 2.15 (Ordinance 2025-0216.2)
• Ordinance relating to school impact fees, amending multiple code sections (Ordinance 2025-0127.2)
• Dissolution of inactive King County Fire Protection District No. 24 and Shoreline Park and Recreation District (Ordinances 2022-0297 and 2022-0301)

The council passed the Consent Agenda with a 9‑0 vote, which included a $51,819,000 supplemental appropriation to the county hospital capital fund and a new lease for the Department of Public Health. It also approved a civil‑immigration enforcement ordinance after removing it from the Consent Agenda, passing it 8‑1. Two district‑dissolution measures were deferred: King County Fire Protection District No. 24 and the Shoreline Park and Recreation District.

• Consent Agenda passed (9‑0), covering multiple items
• Supplemental $51,819,000 appropriation to county hospital capital fund approved (part of Consent Agenda)
• New lease for Department of Public Health approved (part of Consent Agenda)
• Civil immigration enforcement ordinance passed after removal from Consent Agenda (8‑1)
• Harborview Medical Center 2026 Capital Improvement Program budget approved (part of Consent Agenda)
• Shoreline Park and Recreation District dissolution approved (9‑0)
• King County Fire Protection District No. 24 dissolution deferred
• Ten appointments to the King County Human and Civil Rights Commission approved on Consent Agenda

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, is cancelled because the Council is at recess from August 4, 2025, through August 15, 2025.

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled. This is due to the Council being at recess from August 4, 2025, through August 15, 2025.

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings will take place at this time.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The committee meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025, is cancelled due to a Council recess.

• Cancellation Notice issued
• Council recess from August 4 to August 15, 2025

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025, is cancelled. This is due to the Council being at recess from August 4, 2025, through August 15, 2025.

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The August 6, 2025, King County Flood Control District Executive Committee meeting is cancelled.

Regional Water Quality Committee

Due to the King County Council being at recess from August 4 through August 15, 2025, the August 6 meeting of the Regional Water Quality Committee is cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025, has been cancelled because the Council is at recess from August 4, 2025, through August 15, 2025.

Employment and Administration Committee

The scheduled meeting for August 5, 2025, is cancelled. This is due to the King County Council being at recess from August 4, 2025, to August 15, 2025.

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will not hold meetings on August 5 or August 12, 2025, as the Council is in recess from August 4 through August 15, 2025, per K.C.C. 1.24.035A.1.a. No business will be conducted.

• No meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025
• No meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025
• Council recess through August 15, 2025

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will not hold a meeting on July 29, 2025. The cancellation follows the county code K.C.C. 1.24.035A.1.a., which requires no meeting on the fifth Tuesday of the month. Consequently, no agenda items will be considered or decided at this time.

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will vote on several motions confirming executive appointments to the Human and Civil Rights Commission and to the community advisory committee on law enforcement oversight. It will also consider Ordinance No. 2025-0216, which would amend civil immigration enforcement rules at facilities contracted with King County. The committee will acknowledge a report on safety improvements at adult detention facilities before adjourning.

• Motion 2025-0188 confirming Betelhem Michael to the Human and Civil Rights Commission
• Motion 2025-0190 confirming Allison Hastings to the Human and Civil Rights Commission
• Motion 2025-0167 confirming Lane Loland to the community advisory committee on law enforcement oversight
• Ordinance 2025-0216 amending civil immigration enforcement at county‑contracted facilities
• Motion 2025-0207 acknowledging receipt of a report on adult detention facility safety improvements

The Law and Justice Committee confirmed ten executive appointments to the King County Human and Civil Rights Commission, confirmed an appointment to the Community Advisory Committee on Law Enforcement Oversight, adopted an amendment to the civil immigration enforcement ordinance, and acknowledged a report on adult detention facility safety improvements. All motions passed unanimously (Balducci, Barón, Dembowski, Mosqueda). The appointment of Lane Loland was withdrawn and the matter lapsed.

• Confirmed ten executive appointments to the Human & Civil Rights Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Jonathan Deex to the Community Advisory Committee on Law Enforcement Oversight (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to civil immigration enforcement ordinance (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of report on adult detention facility safety improvements (unanimous)
• Lane Loland appointment withdrawn; matter lapsed (no vote)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss three proposed ordinances. One adopts the Harborview Medical Center 2026 Capital Improvement Program budget. Another provides a supplemental appropriation of $51,819,000 to the county hospital capital fund. The third authorizes a new lease to support the Department of Public Health.

• Ordinance No. 2025-0163 – adopts Harborview Medical Center 2026 Capital Improvement Program annual budget
• Ordinance No. 2025-0165 – supplemental appropriation of $51,819,000 to the county hospital capital fund
• Ordinance No. 2025-0124 – authorizes execution of a new lease for the Department of Public Health

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended Do Pass for three ordinances: the Harborview Medical Center 2026 Capital Improvement Program budget, a $51,819,000 supplemental appropriation to the county hospital capital fund, and a new lease for the Department of Public Health. All motions passed with unanimous support from the seven committee members. The matters were forwarded to the August 19, 2025 City Council agenda.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Harborview Medical Center 2026 Capital Improvement Program budget (7‑0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for $51,819,000 supplemental appropriation to county hospital capital fund (7‑0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for new lease supporting Department of Public Health (7‑0)

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on Proposed Motion No. 2025-0213, which seeks to appoint a qualified person as a King County hearing examiner. The motion is sponsored by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay and is contingent on referral to the committee. Routine items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0213 – appoint a qualified person as King County hearing examiner (sponsored by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, contingent on referral to committee)

The committee approved a motion to appoint a qualified person to the King County hearing examiner position, naming Devon Shannon. Councilmember Perry amended the motion to insert Shannon's name, and the motion carried unanimously. The committee also approved a recommendation to pass the appointment motion as a substitute, also unanimously. The committee entered a ten‑minute executive session to evaluate applicant qualifications.

• Approved appointment of Devon Shannon as King County hearing examiner (4-0)
• Recommended the appointment motion be passed as a substitute (4-0)
• Moved committee into executive session to evaluate public‑employment applicant qualifications (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole will consider a motion to confirm David Grossman to the Harborview Medical Center board of trustees and a consent motion extending Stephen Heard as acting director of information technology. Briefings include a Harborview Medical Center update and bond program, and a federal government update on expected cuts and impacts from the recently passed Trump tax bill.

• Motion to confirm David Grossman to the Harborview Medical Center board of trustees as a council at-large representative
• Consent motion to extend Stephen Heard as acting director of the King County department of information technology (Proposed Motion No. 2025-0210)
• Briefing on Harborview Medical Center general update and bond program (Briefing No. 2025-B0113)
• Briefing on federal government update impacts on operations and funding, preparing to respond to and mitigate expected cuts from the recently passed Trump tax bill (Briefing No. 2025-B0114)

The Committee voted unanimously to extend the executive’s appointment of Stephen Heard as acting director of the King County Department of Information Technology. It also unanimously confirmed the executive’s appointment of David Grossman as the council at-large representative on the Harborview Medical Center Board of Trustees. Both motions were recommended to pass by consent and will be placed on the August 19, 2025 Council agenda.

• Approved extension of Stephen Heard’s acting director appointment (9-0)
• Approved confirmation of David Grossman to Harborview Board of Trustees (9-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is deciding on a new 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes and the purchase of a landfill gas processing plant. The body is also introducing measures regarding behavioral health tax collection and property condemnation for the RapidRide I Line project.

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0169: Additional 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2025-0176.2: Purchase of the Cedar Hills regional landfill gas processing plant
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0218: Property condemnation for the RapidRide I Line in Renton, Kent, and Auburn
• Proposed Motion 2025-0219: Voter pamphlet statements for a Medic One property tax levy of $0.25 or less per $1,000
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0164: Continuation of regional transportation boards through 2028

The council passed Ordinance No. 2025‑0169, adding a one‑tenth of one percent sales and use tax for criminal‑justice purposes (8‑1). It also unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2025‑0164 to authorize agreements with regional transportation boards (9‑0) and Ordinance No. 2025‑0176 to purchase a landfill‑gas processing plant (9‑0). Motions confirming several executive appointments were also approved unanimously (9‑0).

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0169 sales‑tax for criminal‑justice funding (8‑1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0164 agreements with regional transportation boards (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0176 purchase of landfill‑gas processing plant (9‑0)
• Approved Motion 2025‑0148 confirming Marsha Matsumoto to board of ethics (9‑0)
• Approved Motion 2025‑0219 appointing committees for Medic One property‑tax levy pamphlet (9‑0)

King County Transportation District

The King County Transportation District meeting scheduled for July 21, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

King County Forecast Council

The King County Forecast Council will meet to discuss and possibly adopt a resolution for the 2025 and beyond economic forecast for King County. The meeting is hybrid, taking place in person at the King County Courthouse or via a Zoom webinar.

• Approval of March 17, 2025 minutes
• KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2025-03: Adopting the 2025 and beyond economic forecast

The King County Forecast Council approved a resolution adopting the 2025 and beyond economic forecast. Councilmember Dively moved to pass the resolution, and the motion carried with votes from Dively, Mosqueda, and Dembowski. Executive Braddock was excused from the vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted KCFC Resolution No. KCFC2025-03 (Yes: Dively, Mosqueda, Dembowski; Excused: Braddock)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive briefings on several public health topics. The meeting includes updates on board membership recruitment and reports from the Chair and Director.

• Briefing on health needs of asylum seekers and refugees
• Briefing on equitable wastewater futures
• Briefing on food safety and labor standards
• Update on BOH membership plans and recruitment for 2026

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting after a motion by Boardmember Daniels and no objections. No other actions, votes, or resolutions were taken. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments and informational briefings.

• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 meeting

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The Local Services and Land Use Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance to amend critical area regulations and the King County Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a briefing on the King Conservation District Annual Report.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-0408 regarding critical area regulations and the King County Comprehensive Plan
• Briefing No. 2025-B0111: King Conservation District Annual Report

The Local Services and Land Use Committee approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. The proposed Ordinance No. 2024‑0408 on critical area regulations was deferred for further consideration. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Ordinance No. 2024‑0408 (critical area regulations)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will meet to discuss transit operations. The primary focus of the meeting is a briefing on RapidRide performance, prioritization, and planning.

• Briefing No. 2025-B0110: RapidRide Performance, Prioritization, and Planning

The Regional Transit Committee approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Vice Chair de Michele and no objections were raised. No other substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (no objections)

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee will consider authorizing agreements for regional transportation boards and the purchase of a landfill gas processing plant. The meeting will also include a briefing on the I Line property acquisition and a discussion on the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0164: Authorizes agreements for SeaShore Transportation Forum, Eastside Transportation Partnership, and South County Area Transportation Board through 2028.
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0176: Authorizes the King County executive to enter into an agreement to purchase the landfill gas processing plant at the Cedar Hills regional landfill.
• Briefing No. 2025-B0112: Discusses the I Line property acquisition.
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0172: Discusses the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan.
• Approval of Minutes: The committee will approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.

The committee approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended a Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2025-0164 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The proposed motion on the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan was deferred. Ordinance 2025-0176, authorizing the executive to enter an agreement for the Cedar Hills landfill gas processing plant, was passed without a recommendation by a 4‑0 vote with one member excused.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objections)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2025-0164 (5‑0)
• Deferred Proposed Motion 2025-0172 (no vote recorded)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-0176 without recommendation (4‑0, 1 excused)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing on items 6‑12, including a bond ordinance and supplemental budget appropriations. Councilmembers will vote on a proposed ordinance to issue up to $1.2 billion in junior lien sewer revenue bonds and related financing. They will also consider a substitute ordinance that makes net supplemental appropriations of $107.3 million, $154.7 million and $253.4 million across fund categories. Several motions will confirm executive appointments to county boards and commissions.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0137 authorizing up to $1,200,000,000 in junior lien sewer revenue bonds and related multi‑modal bonds
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2025-0159 making net supplemental appropriations of $107,283,000 (general fund), $154,684,000 (non‑general fund) and $253,447,701 (capital fund)
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2025-0158 amending Ordinance 19862 on limited tax general obligation bonds
• Motions confirming appointments to the King County Housing Authority board, Veterans Advisory Board, and other county commissions
• Public hearing required for items 6‑12, including the bond and budget ordinances

The council unanimously approved a substitute ordinance amending the 2024 tax‑general‑obligation bond limits (Ordinance No. 2025‑0158). It also authorized the issuance and sale of up to $1.2 billion in junior lien sewer revenue and multi‑modal limited‑tax general‑obligation bonds (Ordinance No. 2025‑0137). The council adopted a net supplemental appropriation of $515.9 million for general, non‑general and capital fund agencies (Ordinance No. 2025‑0159) and confirmed several executive appointments and a motion supporting immigrants and refugees.

• Approved Substitute Ordinance No. 2025‑0158 amending tax bond limits (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑0137 authorizing up to $1.2 B sewer revenue bonds and $250 M commercial paper (9‑0)
• Approved Substitute Ordinance No. 2025‑0159 net supplemental appropriation of $515.9 M (9‑0)
• Confirmed Neal Black appointment to King County Housing Authority board (consent agenda, 9‑0)
• Confirmed Eric Ballentine appointment to King County Veterans Advisory Board (consent agenda, 9‑0)
• Passed motion supporting immigrants and refugees, requesting progress report (8‑1)
• Passed the consent agenda (9‑0)
• Proclaimed July 2025 as Disability Pride Month (unanimous)

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will hold a special meeting to receive three briefings. The sessions focus on economic impacts, infrastructure security, and event planning.

• Briefing on the economic impacts of King County International Airport
• Update on infrastructure security from Undersheriff Jesse Anderson
• Planning briefing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup event

The committee met at 3:02 p.m., completed roll call, and approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and no objections. Three briefings on the airport economy, infrastructure security, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup were presented. No other actions or votes were recorded before adjournment at 4:36 p.m.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objections)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss and potentially act on several ordinances regarding county funding and taxes. This includes supplemental appropriations for general and non-general fund agencies and a proposed sales tax increase for criminal justice.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0159: Supplemental appropriations of $103,171,000 (general fund), $140,221,000 (non-general fund), and $173,447,701 (capital fund budgets)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0169: Additional 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0137: Issuance of sewer revenue and multi-modal bonds up to $1,200,000,000 for sewer system improvements
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0137: Reauthorization of commercial paper notes for sewer system purposes up to $250,000,000
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0158: Amendments to Ordinance 19862 regarding limited tax general obligation bonds

The committee approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Ordinance 2025‑0159, adding $107,283,000 for general‑fund agencies, $155,243,000 for non‑general‑fund agencies, and $253,447,701 for capital‑fund projects, and recommended the ordinance pass. It also recommended Ordinance 2025‑0158 (bond amendment) and Ordinance 2025‑0169 (additional 0.1% sales tax for criminal‑justice purposes) to pass, and moved Ordinance 2025‑0137 (sewer revenue bonds up to $1.2 billion) out of committee without a recommendation. All votes were unanimous except one member excused on the sales‑tax ordinance.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (no objections)
• Adopted amendments to Ordinance 2025‑0159; Recommended Do Pass Substitute (7‑0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2025‑0158 (7‑0)
• Recommended Do Pass for Ordinance 2025‑0169 (6‑0, 1 excused)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑0137 out of committee without recommendation (7‑0)

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors will consider adopting a revised 2025 budget and six-year capital improvement program, as well as authorizing expenditures for projects in specific watersheds. A public hearing is required for both resolutions. The board will also vote on motions committing to integrated floodplain management and expanding flood preparedness outreach. A briefing on the 2025 Cooperative Watershed Management Grant Program will be presented.

• FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-06: Adopting revised 2025 operating and capital budgets and six-year capital improvement program for 2025-2030
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2025-07: Authorizing expenditure of district funds for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7 (Snoqualmie Watershed portion), 8, 9, and 10
• FCD Motion No. FCD25-03: Declaring commitment to integrated floodplain management, multibenefit projects, and a 'worst-first' capital project prioritization
• FCD Motion No. FCD25-05: Expanding flood preparedness outreach and education activities and best management practices for flood risk reduction
• FCD Briefing No. FCD2025-B06: Update on the 2025 Cooperative Watershed Management Grant Program

The board adopted a revised 2025 operating and capital budget, along with a six‑year capital improvement program (Resolution FCD2025-06), by an 8‑0 vote. It also authorized district funds for projects in Water Resource Inventory Areas 7‑10 (Resolution FCD2025-07) with the same vote count. A motion to expand flood‑preparedness outreach (FCD25-05) was passed as amended, also 8‑0. The integrated floodplain management motion (FCD25-03) was deferred.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved listed invoices totaling $4,274,635.97 and other amounts (motion carried)
• Adopted revised 2025 budget and six‑year capital improvement program (8-0)
• Authorized expenditures for projects in WRIA 7‑10 (8-0)
• Deferred integrated floodplain management and multibenefit projects motion
• Passed expanded flood preparedness outreach and education motion as amended (8-0)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will vote on a motion to confirm Marsha Matsumoto's appointment to the King County Board of Ethics. The committee will also receive a briefing on real estate management at King County International Airport. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0148 confirming Marsha Matsumoto to the King County Board of Ethics (sponsor: Barón)
• Briefing No. 2025-B0107 on King County International Airport real estate management

The committee voted to confirm Marsha Matsumoto's appointment to the King County Board of Ethics. The motion passed with three votes in favor and one member excused. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved appointment of Marsha Matsumoto to King County Board of Ethics (3-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a single public hearing covering items 6-13, including a major ordinance amending the county personnel system code (Ordinance 2025-0085). The council will also vote on several consent items approving job descriptions, reappointments to the citizens' elections oversight committee, and other appointments. Two motions for a hearing examiner pro tempore and a reappointment to the mental illness advisory committee are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and second reading of Proposed Ordinance 2025-0085 amending personnel system code (K.C.C. Title 3)
• Proposed Motion 2025-0154 approving hearing examiner job description
• Proposed Motions 2025-0178, 0179, 0180, and 0181.2 confirming reappointments/appointments to citizens' elections oversight committee
• Proposed Motion 2025-0211 appointing a hearing examiner pro tempore
• Proposed Motion 2025-0126 confirming reappointment of Fartun Mohamed to mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee

The council approved Ordinance No. 2025-0085, which amends numerous sections of the county personnel system, with all eight members voting yes. The council also approved several consent‑agenda appointments to the citizens’ elections oversight committee and passed the consent agenda unanimously.

• Ordinance 2025-0085 passed as amended (8‑0)
• Motion 2025-0154 approving hearing examiner job description passed on consent agenda
• Motion 2025-0178 confirming reappointment of Mike Flood to elections oversight committee passed on consent agenda
• Motion 2025-0179 confirming reappointment of Christopher Hays to elections oversight committee passed on consent agenda
• Motion 2025-0180 confirming reappointment of Kathy Sakahara to elections oversight committee passed on consent agenda
• Motion 2025-0181.2 confirming appointment of Latasha Mae to elections oversight committee passed on consent agenda
• Consent agenda passed (8‑0)
• Motion 2025-0211 appointing a hearing examiner pro tempore passed as amended

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Law and Justice Committee

The King County Law and Justice Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2025 was cancelled per K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F. No agenda items were considered.

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will receive briefings on the 2026 sewer rate and capacity charge, an update on Puget Sound nutrient issues, the Regional Wastewater Services Plan update roadmap, and capital projects in the 10-year sewer rate forecast. The committee will also discuss its 2025 work program.

• Briefing 2025-B0105: Follow-Up on 2026 Sewer Rate and Capacity Charge
• Briefing 2025-B0104: Update on Puget Sound Nutrient Issue
• Briefing 2025-B0102: Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update Roadmap
• Briefing 2025-B0103: Capital Projects in 10-Year Sewer Rate Forecast
• Briefing 2025-B0005: Discussion of 2025 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Program

The committee approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting without objection. The updated 2025 work program was presented for information and was deferred for later consideration. No other actions or votes were taken.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred 2025 Regional Water Quality Committee work program update

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will consider several motions, including reappointing three members to the citizens' elections oversight committee and approving the job description for the position of hearing examiner. The committee will also receive briefings from Human Resources and the Chief of Staff.

• Proposed Motion 2025-0178: Reappoint Mike Flood to citizens' elections oversight committee
• Proposed Motion 2025-0179: Reappoint Christopher Hays to citizens' elections oversight committee
• Proposed Motion 2025-0180: Reappoint Kathy Sakahara to citizens' elections oversight committee
• Proposed Motion 2025-0181: Appoint a representative to citizens' elections oversight committee (name blank)
• Proposed Motion 2025-0154: Approve job description for hearing examiner position

The committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. It confirmed the reappointments of Mike Flood, Christopher Hays, and Kathy Sakahara to the citizens' elections oversight committee. It appointed Latasha Mae to the same committee after oral amendments. Finally, it approved the job description for a hearing examiner.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Reappointed Mike Flood to citizens' elections oversight committee (3-0)
• Reappointed Christopher Hays to citizens' elections oversight committee (3-0)
• Reappointed Kathy Sakahara to citizens' elections oversight committee (3-0)
• Appointed Latasha Mae to citizens' elections oversight committee (3-0)
• Approved job description for hearing examiner (3-0)

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss and possibly approve three motions, including confirming appointments to the Housing Authority board and veterans advisory board, and a motion affirming King County's commitment to supporting immigrants and refugees with a progress report. Additionally, the committee will receive briefings on the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Sales Tax Funded Program and on using entheogens to support recovery in local jurisdictions.

• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0173: Affirms commitment to immigrants/refugees and requests a progress report
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0107: Confirms appointment of Neal Black to King County Housing Authority board
• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0157: Confirms appointment of Eric Ballentine to veterans advisory board
• Briefing No. 2025-B0082: Update on Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Sales Tax funded programs
• Briefing No. 2025-B0101: Discussion on entheogens for supporting recovery in local jurisdictions

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council holds public hearings and second readings on several ordinances, including a proposal to place a Medic One emergency medical services property tax levy on the November 2025 ballot. Other actions include approving the sale of county property in Redmond, updating the county personnel system, and adopting sewer plans for Auburn and Enumclaw.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-0090 limiting collection of gender information
• Public hearing on sale of Village at Overlake Station at 2578 152nd Ave NE, Redmond
• Public hearing on Medic One 2026-2031 Strategic Plan and proposed $0.25/$1,000 property tax levy for six years
• Consent items: Auburn 2024 Comprehensive Sewer Plan, Enumclaw 2016 Sewer Plan, and 2021 Countywide Planning Policies amendments
• Public hearing on comprehensive personnel system ordinance (2025-0085) amending over 100 sections of K.C.C.

The council voted 8-1 to approve the sale of the Village at Overlake Station property in Redmond. It also passed a privacy ordinance limiting the collection of gender information. Several sewer‑plan ordinances and updates to county planning policies were adopted on the consent agenda. The personnel‑system amendment ordinance was deferred to the July 8 meeting.

• Approved privacy ordinance limiting gender data collection (8-1)
• Approved sale of Village at Overlake Station, 2578 152nd Ave NE, Redmond (8-1)
• Approved City of Auburn 2024 Comprehensive Sewer Plan (consent agenda)
• Approved City of Enumclaw 2016 Comprehensive General Sewer Plan (consent agenda)
• Adopted amendments to 2021 Countywide Planning Policies (consent agenda)
• Approved Medic One/Emergency Medical Services 2026‑2031 Strategic Plan (8-1)
• Deferred personnel system amendment ordinance to July 8 meeting
• Passed the entire consent agenda (8-1)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The June 25, 2025 meeting of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. This notice also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting for that date.

Committee of the Whole

The June 24, 2025 meeting of the Committee of the Whole has been cancelled. This notice also serves as a cancellation for the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

Metropolitan King County Council

The scheduled council meeting for June 24, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear three briefings on the impact of Trump administration tariffs on the Seattle/King County regional economy, businesses, and tourism. After the briefings, members will discuss next steps to ensure the region's economic vitality. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Briefing No. 2025‑B0098 – Impact of Trump Administration Tariffs on the Seattle/King County Regional Economy
• Briefing No. 2025‑B0099 – Impact on Businesses Big & Small
• Briefing No. 2025‑B0100 – Impact on Tourism
• Discussion on next steps to ensure the economic vitality of the region
• Public comment period

The Committee of the Whole met on June 20, 2025 and heard briefings on the impact of federal tariffs, business conditions, and tourism for the Seattle‑King County region. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion only.

Board of Health

The regular June 19, 2025 Board of Health meeting is cancelled due to the Juneteenth holiday. A special meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025 at 1 p.m. No business will be conducted at the cancelled meeting.

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The committee will consider four consent ordinances approving sewer plans and planning policy amendments, hold briefings on flooding in Sliver by the River and the Fish Passage Restoration Program, and discuss a proposed ordinance amending school impact fee regulations.

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0135: Approving City of Enumclaw 2016 Comprehensive General Sewer Plan with Amendments 1-3
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0134: Approving City of Auburn 2024 Comprehensive Sewer Plan
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0153: Adopting amendments to the 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies
• Briefing 2025-B0096: Flooding in Sliver by the River
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0127: Amending school impact fees (K.C.C. chapters 20.18, 21A.06, 21A.28, 21A.43)

The Local Services and Land Use Committee approved the Enumclaw 2016 Comprehensive General Sewer Plan (Ordinance 2025-0135) by unanimous consent. It also approved the Auburn 2024 Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Ordinance 2025-0134) by unanimous consent. The committee adopted amendments to the 2021 Countywide Planning Policies (Ordinance 2025-0153) by unanimous consent. Finally, it passed a substitute ordinance on school impact fees (Ordinance 2025-0127) out of committee without recommendation, with a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved Enumclaw 2016 Comprehensive General Sewer Plan (Ordinance 2025-0135) – unanimous consent (4 yes)
• Approved Auburn 2024 Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Ordinance 2025-0134) – unanimous consent (4 yes)
• Adopted amendments to 2021 Countywide Planning Policies (Ordinance 2025-0153) – unanimous consent (4 yes)
• Passed substitute ordinance on school impact fees (Ordinance 2025-0127) out of committee without recommendation – vote 3‑1 (yes: Dunn, Perry, Quinn; no: Mosqueda)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will hear a briefing on planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with presentations from Metro Transit, Sound Transit, and a chief strategy officer. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting otherwise consists of routine procedural items.

• Briefing No. 2025-B0093: Planning for 2026 FIFA World Cup Events, presented by April Putney (Chief Strategy Officer, FWC 2026), Jonathan Rose (Metro Transit), and Juan Higuera (Sound Transit)

The Regional Transit Committee approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting concluded with a briefing on 2026 FIFA World Cup event planning and then adjourned.

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will meet to discuss infant health outcomes and consider a rule change regarding fees for dishonored checks. The meeting is hybrid and open to public comment.

• Briefing on infant mortality prevention network
• Rule and regulation change for dishonored check fees
• Public hearing required for fee regulation
• Briefing on board membership recruitment for 2026
• Hybrid meeting in Council Chambers at 516 Third Avenue

The Board approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes after no objection was raised. It also passed R&R No. BOH25-01, the fee rule for dishonored checks, with six members voting yes, three excused, and eight abstaining. The meeting was adjourned at 2:28 p.m.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (no objection)
• Passed fee rule for dishonored checks (R&R BOH25-01) – Yes: 6, Excused: 3, Abstain: 8

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The King County Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee will meet to approve the King County Metro Transit Title VI Program Report and vote on an ordinance establishing the RapidRide K Line's locally preferred alternative.

• Approval of 2025 King County Metro Transit Title VI Program Report
• Vote on RapidRide K Line alignment and station locations
• Briefing on the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
• Briefing from Metro General Manager Michelle Allison

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee approved the 2025 King County Metro Transit Title VI Program Report with a 4‑1 vote. It also adopted an amendment and approved the ordinance establishing the Locally Preferred Alternative for the RapidRide K Line with a 5‑0 vote. The May 20, 2025 meeting minutes were approved without objection. No other business was taken.

• Approved 2025 King County Metro Transit Title VI Program Report (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance establishing Locally Preferred Alternative for RapidRide K Line (5-0)
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will hold a public hearing and consider several consent items, including a sewage rate ordinance and a collective bargaining agreement, as well as motions on sex offense reports, a veterans board appointment, and the police oversight annual report. A separate first-reading ordinance proposes a $51,819,000 supplemental appropriation to the county hospital capital fund. The council will also vote on a motion opposing federal Medicaid cuts.

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0129 amending sewage treatment and disposal rates (consent item 7)
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0166: collective bargaining agreement with Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 (consent item 8)
• Motion 2025-0037 acknowledging report on adult and juvenile sex offense cases (consent item 9)
• Motion 2025-0152 accepting Office of Law Enforcement Oversight 2024 annual report (consent item 12)
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0165: $51,819,000 supplemental appropriation to county hospital capital fund (first reading)

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-0166, approving the collective bargaining agreement for Metro transit administrative support employees (9‑0). It also approved Ordinance No. 2025-0129 changing sewage treatment rates (8‑1) and passed a motion opposing proposed federal Medicaid cuts (9‑0). Additional consent‑agenda items, including a veterans advisory board appointment and acceptance of the law‑enforcement oversight report, were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0166 adopting collective bargaining agreement for Metro transit staff (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0129 amending sewage treatment rates (8-1)
• Approved motion opposing proposed federal Medicaid cuts (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Faisal Akhter to the King County Veterans Advisory Board (consent agenda)
• Approved acceptance of the Law Enforcement Oversight Office’s 2024 annual report (consent agenda)
• Approved receipt of reports on adult/juvenile sex offense cases and sexual assault cases (consent agenda)
• Passed the overall Consent Agenda (9-0)
• First reading and referral of Ordinance No. 2025-0165 for a $51,819,000 supplemental hospital capital appropriation (referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee)

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will consider two proposed ordinances regarding Medic One emergency medical services: one to place a property tax levy renewal of $0.25 per $1,000 assessed value for six years (2026–2031) on the November 4, 2025 special election ballot, and another to accept the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. The committee will also receive a briefing on regional organics management.

• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0119: authorizes a six-year property tax levy of $0.25 or less per $1,000 for Medic One emergency medical services, to be voted on at a special election on Nov 4, 2025
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0118: accepts the Medic One/Emergency Medical Services 2026-2031 Strategic Plan
• Briefing No. 2025-B0090 on Regional Organics Management
• Sponsors for both ordinances include Dunn, Dembowski, Quinn, and Balducci
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025 meeting

The committee voted to recommend Ordinance 2025-0119, which would place a property‑tax levy of up to $0.25 per $1,000 on the November 4, 2025 ballot to fund countywide Medic One emergency medical services. The committee also adopted Amendment 1 to Ordinance 2025-0118 and recommended the Medic One 2026‑2031 Strategic Plan for approval. Both recommendations passed with nine affirmative votes and four members excused; the minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting were approved without objection.

• Recommended Ordinance 2025-0119 to fund Medic One via property‑tax levy – passed (Yes:9, Excused:4)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Ordinance 2025-0118 – passed (Yes:10, No:0, Excused:4)
• Recommended Ordinance 2025-0118 Strategic Plan – passed (Yes:9, Excused:4)
• Approved May 14 2025 meeting minutes – no objections

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will consider three ordinances and receive two briefings. Key items include a $103 million supplemental appropriation for various funds, a sewage rate ordinance, and a briefing on a proposed Safe and Stable Communities sales tax. The committee may also discuss the sale of the Village at Overlake Station property in Redmond and the acquisition of a renewable natural gas processing facility.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0159: net supplemental appropriation of $103,171,000 to general fund, $140,221,000 to non-general fund, and $173,447,701 to capital fund budgets
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0129: amending rates and charges for sewage treatment and disposal (K.C.C. 4A.670.100, 28.84.055)
• Briefing No. 2025-B0091: Proposed Safe and Stable Communities Sales Tax
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0132: sale of the Village at Overlake Station property, 2578 152nd Ave NE, Redmond
• Briefing No. 2025-B0092: Renewable Natural Gas Processing Facility Acquisition and Settlement with BioEnergy Washington

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee approved a recommendation to pass Ordinance No. 2025-0129, which updates rates and charges for sewage treatment and disposal. The committee also approved Ordinance No. 2025-0132, authorizing the sale of the Village at Overlake Station property in Redmond. The supplemental appropriations ordinance (No. 2025-0159) was deferred for further consideration. All motions carried unanimously with seven votes in favor.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2025-0129 (sewage rates) – motion carried 7-0
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025-0132 to sell Village at Overlake Station property – motion carried 7-0
• Deferred Ordinance No. 2025-0159 supplemental appropriations – no vote recorded

King County Flood Control District

The June 10, 2025, King County Flood Control District meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will discuss updates to the personnel system and limits on collecting gender information. The body will also receive audit briefings on jail health services and the county's cybersecurity program.

• Proposed Motion No. 2025-0102: Confirming Crystal Goodwin to the King County Library System board of trustees
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0085: Amending the personnel system
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-0090: Limiting the collection of gender information
• Briefing No. 2025-B0088: Audit Report on Jail Health Services
• Briefing No. 2025-B0089: Audit Report on King County’s Cybersecurity Program

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It confirmed Crystal Goodwin, a council district seven resident, to the King County Library System Board of Trustees. The committee also adopted Ordinance No. 2025-0085 and Ordinance No. 2025-0090, both passing unanimously.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Confirmed Crystal Goodwin to Library Board (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0085 (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-0090 (4‑0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a first reading on an ordinance imposing an additional 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes. Other actions include a no-confidence motion against County Assessor John Arthur Wilson, a $103 million general fund supplemental appropriation, and approval of appointments including a new county public defender. Several ordinances and motions are set for final approval or first reading.

• Proposed 0.1% sales tax for criminal justice (Ordinance 2025-0169)
• Net supplemental appropriations: $103M general fund, $140M non-general, $173M capital (Ordinance 2025-0159)
• No-confidence motion against County Assessor John Arthur Wilson (Motion 2025-0162)
• Airspace lease with WSDOT for SR 520 at Montlake Boulevard (Ordinance 2025-0089)
• Confirmation of Matthew Sanders as county public defender (Motion 2025-0140.2)