King County, WA

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is holding a special meeting work session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM, in a hybrid format from the Southwest Conference Room in Seattle. The agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from September 15, 2026, an issue briefing, a councilmember update, and intergovernmental/outside committee updates, followed by adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, rezonings, fee changes, or public hearings appear on this agenda, and no dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting
• Issue briefing (no topic specified in the agenda)
• Councilmember update
• Intergovernmental/outside committee updates

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to hold a public hearing and act on ordinances and motions covering the budget, land use, labor agreements, and appointments. The most consequential item is Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0086.2, which would impose an additional sales and use tax of one-hundredth of one percent (0.01%) and requires a public hearing. The agenda also includes a net supplemental appropriation of $15,614,000 and a 20-year concession agreement for baseball and concessions at Mel Olson Stadium at Steve Cox Memorial park. Many items are routine consent items, including committee recommendations and board reappointments.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0086.2: additional sales and use tax of one-hundredth of one percent (0.01%), public hearing required
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0282: net supplemental appropriation of $15,614,000
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0271: 20-year concession agreement with DubSea Sports and Entertainment, Inc. at Mel Olson Stadium at Steve Cox Memorial park
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0224: approving Kirkland's proposal to exchange 16,274 square feet of Mark Twain park
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2025-0061.2: denying vacation of a portion of 45th Ave S/Minnesota Ave, Auburn, file no. V-2759

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The King County Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee meets October 6, 2026 to consider two behavioral health ordinances and a report, plus a slate of advisory board appointments. Proposed Ordinance 2026-0174 would rename and revise the mental illness and drug dependency fund and its advisory committee. Proposed Ordinance 2026-0177 would adopt the King County behavioral health bridge implementation plan governing spending of behavioral health sales and use tax proceeds from 2028 through 2034. The committee will also vote on confirming 16 executive appointments to county advisory boards and may approve minutes from its September 1, 2026 meeting.

• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0174: renames and revises the mental illness and drug dependency fund and advisory committee, amending several King County Code sections
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0177: adopts the behavioral health bridge implementation plan to govern spending of behavioral health sales and use tax proceeds from 2028 through 2034
• Motion 2026-0206: approves the 2025 annual mental illness and drug dependency summary report
• 16 proposed motions confirming executive appointments to advisory boards, including the behavioral health advisory board, mental illness and drug dependency advisory committee, children and youth advisory board, women's advisory board, developmental disabilities board, and communities of opportunity-best starts for kids levy advisory board
• Public comment accepted in person, by email to [email protected] by 8:00 a.m. on meeting day, or remotely via Zoom

Regional Water Quality Committee

The King County Regional Water Quality Committee meets on October 7, 2026 to take up routine business and three briefings. Members will hear a Puget Sound Institute briefing on low oxygen impacts in Puget Sound and a briefing on Regional Wastewater Services Plan update policy questions for Resource Recovery. The committee will also discuss its 2026 work program. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Briefing No. 2026-B0113: Puget Sound Institute briefing on low oxygen impacts in Puget Sound, presented by Joel Baker, Director, UW Puget Sound Institute
• Briefing No. 2026-B0114: Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update Policy Questions Initial Analysis Group 8: Resource Recovery, with staff from WTD and Seattle-King County Public Health
• Briefing No. 2026-B0002: Discussion of the 2026 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Program, led by council staff Jenny Giambattista
• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting
• Reports from the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee and the Wastewater Treatment Division

Law and Justice Committee

The King County Law and Justice Committee meets on October 7, 2026 to hear two briefings and consider two proposed motions. The briefings cover an evaluation of juvenile recidivism data and diversion programs, and a Superior Court family law caseload and judicial resource needs report. The committee will also discuss confirming an appointment to the law enforcement oversight advisory committee and acknowledging receipt of a victim support service improvement plan. Public comment is available in person, by email, or remotely.

• Briefing No. 2026-B0115: Evaluation of Juvenile Recidivism Data and Juvenile Diversion Programs, presented by Claus Portner, Professor of Economics, Seattle University
• Briefing No. 2026-B0116: King County Superior Court Family Law Caseload & Judicial Resource Needs Report, presented by Presiding Judge Averil Rothrock
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0232: confirming the executive's appointment of Chris Smith, who resides in council district four, to the King County community advisory committee for law enforcement oversight as an at-large representative
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0246: acknowledging receipt of the Victim Support Service Improvement Plan required by the 2026-2027 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 20023, Section 17, Proviso P7
• Approval of September 2, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health meets Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers at 516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, with remote attendance available. The board will consider two rule and regulation items on pet businesses: R&R No. BOH26-01 on fees for pet businesses, and R&R No. BOH26-02 on protecting public health against diseases and injury from pet businesses. It will also consider two resolutions naming nonelected board members to three-year terms ending December 31, 2029. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of the September 17, 2026 minutes, public comments, and the Chair's and Director's reports.

• R&R No. BOH26-01: amends pet business fee rules (R&R 09-07 Sections 44, 45, 47, 48, 49 and BOH 2.13.020, .030, .050, .060, .070)
• R&R No. BOH26-02: amends many sections of R&R 09-07 and BOH chapter 8.03 on disease and injury protection from pet businesses, adds new sections, and repeals several sections
• Resolution No. 26-08: names Karen Hartfield as nonelected member candidate representing public health, health care facilities, and providers, term expiring December 31, 2029
• Resolution No. 26-09: names Kenisha Campbell Chung as nonelected alternate member candidate for the same category, term expiring December 31, 2029
• Public comment is available in person or remotely via Zoom; approval of September 17, 2026 minutes is on the agenda

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will hold a special meeting with briefings on King County's energy resilience and the Best Starts for Kids 2025 annual report. They will also consider a motion to acknowledge receipt of the 2025 health through housing annual report. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comment is accepted in writing.

• Briefing on King County's Energy Resilience with speakers from DNRP, Seattle City Light, PSE, BPA, and WECC
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0159 to acknowledge receipt of the 2025 health through housing annual report
• Briefing on Best Starts for Kids 2025 Annual Report
• Approval of minutes from May 13, June 10, and August 26, 2026 meetings

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will discuss and possibly act on an ordinance changing the department of elections structure and division responsibilities, confirm two executive appointments to county boards, and receive a briefing on a stormwater audit regarding fee structure, oversight, and spending strategy.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0114 amending K.C.C. 2.16.135 regarding elections department structure
• Motion to confirm Luis Navarro (district six) to the board of appeals and equalization
• Motion to confirm Sandra Pailca (district four) to the board of ethics
• Briefing on stormwater audit: 'Advancing Fee Structure, Oversight, and Spending Strategy Could Improve Results'

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee voted 3-0 to recommend Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0114, which concerns the structure of the Department of Elections and its division responsibilities, for passage by the full council. The committee also voted 3-0 to recommend Proposed Motion No. 2026-0131, confirming the appointment of Luis Navarro to the King County Board of Appeals and Equalization, and expedited that item to the October 6, 2026 council meeting. Proposed Motion No. 2026-0122, confirming the appointment of Sandra Pailca to the Board of Ethics, was deferred. Councilmember Balducci was excused. The committee also received a briefing on stormwater fee structure, oversight, and spending strategy.

• Recommended Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0114 (Department of Elections structure and division responsibilities) do pass (3-0)
• Recommended Proposed Motion No. 2026-0131 (appointment of Luis Navarro to Board of Appeals and Equalization) do pass consent (3-0)
• Expedited Proposed Motion No. 2026-0131 to the October 6, 2026 Metropolitan King County Council meeting
• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2026-0122 (appointment of Sandra Pailca to Board of Ethics)
• Approved the August 17, 2026 meeting minutes without objection
• Received Briefing No. 2026-B0109 on stormwater fee structure, oversight, and spending strategy

Employment and Administration Committee

The King County Employment and Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on motions and ordinances related to the appointment of an inspector general and changes to law enforcement oversight director appointments. The agenda also includes briefings on human resources and chief of staff updates.

• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0274: appointing an inspector general for the King County inspector general division
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0250: amending law enforcement oversight director appointment procedures
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0277: amending multiple ordinances related to legislative branch independent agencies
• Briefing: Human Resources Update by Deandra Stanley
• Briefing: Chief of Staff Update by Stephanie Cirkovich

The King County Employment and Administration Committee approved the September 1 meeting minutes, recommended the appointment of Stuart Robinson as inspector general, and recommended a law enforcement oversight director appointments ordinance. The committee also passed a legislative branch independent agencies ordinance out of committee without a recommendation, and received human resources and chief of staff updates.

• Approved minutes of the September 1, 2026 meeting
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute for Proposed Motion No. 2026-0274 appointing Stuart Robinson as inspector general (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0250 relating to office of law enforcement oversight director appointments (4-0)
• Passed Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0277 relating to legislative branch independent agencies out of committee without a recommendation (3-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss and possibly act on a proposed ordinance imposing an additional 0.01% sales and use tax, authorized by state law. They will also receive briefings on the county revenue update and a financial update on Public Health clinics. Public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0086: additional 0.01% sales and use tax, amending Ordinance 175752 and K.C.C. 4A.200.355
• Briefing 2026-B0094: County Revenue Update by Chief Budget Officer Aaron Rubardt
• Briefing 2026-B0110: Public Health Clinics Financial Update (Proviso P3) by Aaron Rubardt and Dr. Sandra Valenciano

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee voted 6-0 to pass Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0086 out of committee without a recommendation. The ordinance would impose an additional sales and use tax of one-hundredth of one percent, authorized by RCW 84.14.542, and amend county code. The committee also adopted Amendment 1, a verbal amendment stating council intent to keep eligible uses consistent with the state authorizing statute and have the council budget process allocate funds, and a title amendment. Two briefings on county revenue and public health clinics finances were presented; no other action was taken.

• Passed Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0086 out of committee without a recommendation (6-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Ordinance 2026-0086
• Adopted a verbal amendment on council intent for eligible uses and budget allocation
• Adopted Title Amendment T1
• Approved the September 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council is meeting to take action on consent items, including two ordinances authorizing wastewater capital project loans from the Washington State Department of Ecology. They will also consider motions opposing two state ballot initiatives related to LGBTQIA2+ issues, confirm several board and commission appointments, and hold first readings of ordinances and motions, including a collective bargaining agreement with the Corrections Guild.

• Ordinance 2026-0184: Authorizes agreement with WA Dept. of Ecology for wastewater capital project loan financing.
• Ordinance 2026-0187: Authorizes amendment to agreement under Ordinance 19874 for wastewater loan financing.
• Motion 2026-0264: Supports LGBTQIA2+ community, opposes ballot initiative IL26-638 on school athletics.
• Motion 2026-0265: Supports LGBTQIA2+ community, opposes ballot initiative IL26-001 on parental rights.
• Ordinance 2026-0272: Approves collective bargaining agreement with King County Corrections Guild.

The council passed two motions supporting the LGBTQIA2+ community and opposing Washington state ballot initiatives IL26-638 and IL26-001, both by 7-2 votes. It also approved consent agenda items, including wastewater loan agreements and several board reappointments. An ordinance to assume governance of the King County transportation district was deferred to October 20, 2026.

• Passed Motion 2026-0264 opposing ballot initiative IL26-638 (7-2)
• Passed Motion 2026-0265 opposing ballot initiative IL26-001 (7-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-0184 for wastewater loan financing (consent, 9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-0187 amending wastewater loan agreement (consent, 9-0)
• Confirmed reappointments to Museum of Flight, Housing Authority, and Board of Ethics (consent, 9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2026-0241 declaring intent to hold hearing on transportation district (9-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 2026-0242 assuming governance of transportation district to Oct 20

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposal to assume governance of the King County transportation district, an ordinance to hold a public hearing on that assumption, and a motion to confirm Matthew Smith as human resources director. The committee will also receive a briefing on the King County Library System annual report and consider an ordinance reorganizing the department of information technology. Public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0242: assumes governance of King County transportation district
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0241: declares intent to hold public hearing on assuming transportation district powers
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0240: confirms Matthew Smith as director of human resources
• Briefing No. 2026-B0111: King County Library System annual report
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0133: reorganizes department of information technology

The Committee of the Whole recommended the confirmation of Matthew Smith as the King County Department of Human Resources director. Members also recommended approval of an ordinance regarding the organization and functions of the Department of Information Technology and acknowledged receipt of a Harborview Medical Center spending plan report.

• Recommended confirmation of Matthew Smith as HR director (9-0)
• Recommended approval of IT department organizational ordinance (8-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of Harborview hospital tax spending plan (9-0)
• Approved August 25, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health will meet to discuss federal public-health policy updates, membership plans for 2027, and proposed reappointments of three nonelected members. The board will also receive a briefing on food-safety rule implementation.

• Resolution 26-05 reappoints Lisa Chew for a three-year term ending 12/31/2029
• Resolution 26-06 reappoints Christopher Archiopoli for a three-year term ending 12/31/2029
• Resolution 26-07 reappoints Francoise Milinganyo as alternate for a three-year term ending 12/31/2029
• Briefing 26-B22 on federal HR1 updates and public-health impact
• Briefing 26-B24 on food-safety rule BOH25-02 implementation

The King County Board of Health approved three resolutions reappointing nonelected members: Lisa Chew (public health, health care facilities, and providers), Christopher Archiopoli (other community stakeholders), and Francoise Milinganyo (alternate, other community stakeholders), each for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2029. All three passed 13-9 with the appointee abstaining. The Board also approved the minutes of its July 16, 2026 meeting, held a public hearing that was closed, and received briefings on federal HR1 updates, 2027 Board membership recruitment, and implementation of food-code inspection rule BOH25-02. No other business was presented.

• Approved Resolution No. 26-05 reappointing Lisa Chew as nonelected member representing public health, health care facilities, and providers, term expiring December 31, 2029 (13 yes, 9 excused, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-06 reappointing Christopher Archiopoli as nonelected member representing other community stakeholders, term expiring December 31, 2029 (13 yes, 9 excused, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-07 reappointing Francoise Milinganyo as nonelected alternate representing other community stakeholders, term expiring December 31, 2029 (15 yes, 8 excused)
• Approved minutes of the July 16, 2026 meeting as presented, with no objection
• Held and closed a public hearing; two people spoke
• Received briefings only, no action: federal HR1 updates and public health impact (26-B22), 2027 Board membership and recruitment (26-B23), and implementation of food-code inspection rule BOH25-02 (26-B24)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to receive briefings on three transit topics: the transition to a zero-emission fleet and the opening of the fully-electric Tukwila Base, updates on RapidRide lines I, J, K, and R, and ORCA card use and distribution. The committee will also approve minutes from the July 15 meeting and take public comment.

• Briefing on zero-emission fleet transition and opening of fully-electric Tukwila Base
• RapidRide update on lines I, J, K, R
• Briefing on ORCA use and distribution
• Approval of July 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The King County Regional Transit Committee approved the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes without objection. The committee also received briefings from Metro Transit Department staff on the General Manager's report, the zero-emission fleet transition and Tukwila Base, RapidRide updates, and ORCA use and distribution.

• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The King County Local Services and Land Use Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several land use and planning items. They will hear a briefing on the King Conservation District's annual report, consider approving a park land exchange with Kirkland, and discuss amendments to countywide planning policies and development regulations. The agenda also includes a large ordinance amending many building and construction standards.

• Briefing on King Conservation District annual report by Executive Director Rosa Mendez
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0224: Approve Kirkland's exchange of 16,274 sq ft of Mark Twain park for equal square footage
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0234: Adopt amendments to 2021 Countywide Planning Policies
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0235: Amend comprehensive planning and development regulations (KCC chapters 20.08, 20.10, 20.18, 20.20)
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-0321: Amend numerous building and construction standards across KCC Title 16 and 17

The committee recommended passing an ordinance approving Kirkland's proposal to exchange 16,274 square feet of Mark Twain park for an equal amount of square footage. Three other ordinances were deferred for further discussion. The committee also received a briefing on the King Conservation District's annual report and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2026-0224 (Kirkland park land exchange) (4-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 2026-0234 (Countywide Planning Policies amendments)
• Deferred Ordinance 2026-0235 (comprehensive planning and development regulations)
• Deferred Ordinance 2025-0321 (building and construction standards)
• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee will consider several appointments to advisory commissions and committees. The agenda also includes discussions on the King County Metro Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan 2027 and WaterWorks grant funding allocations.

• Approval of the King County Metro Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan 2027
• Ordinance to add parks and recreation citations to waived fees for hearing examiner appeals
• Grant funding allocation for the WaterWorks grant program 2025-26-27 cycle
• Six motions to confirm appointments to the transit advisory commission and priority hire advisory committee
• Briefing on the RapidRide R Line introduction

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a special meeting work session on September 15, 2026. The agenda consists of procedural items, councilmember updates, and committee updates.

• Approval of September 1, 2026, meeting minutes
• Councilmember update
• Intergovernmental/outside committee updates

King County Transportation District

The September 15, 2026, special meeting of the King County Transportation District is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will hold a public hearing and vote on consent items, including accepting the 2025 annual report from the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and confirming several appointments to oversight and other committees. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances and motions, such as a franchise agreement with Kuhn Acres LLC for water facilities and motions opposing two Washington state ballot initiatives. Several proclamations and service awards are scheduled.

• Accept 2025 annual report from Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (Motion 2026-0144)
• Confirm appointments to community advisory committee for law enforcement oversight (Motions 2026-0170, 0183, 0186, 0232)
• Authorize franchise agreement with Kuhn Acres LLC for water facilities in county road rights of way (Ordinance 2026-0199)
• Confirm Matthew Smith as director of King County Department of Human Resources (Motion 2026-0240)
• Oppose Washington state ballot initiatives IL26-638 and IL26-001 (Motions 2026-0264, 0265)

The King County Council approved several consent agenda items, including accepting the 2025 annual report from the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and confirming appointments to the community advisory committee for law enforcement oversight. The council also passed a reappointment to the landmarks commission. All votes were 8-0 with one excused.

• Accepted Office of Law Enforcement Oversight 2025 annual report (8-0)
• Confirmed Daniel Santon to law enforcement oversight advisory committee (8-0)
• Confirmed Kyle Jones to law enforcement oversight advisory committee (8-0)
• Confirmed Samuel Hawkins to law enforcement oversight advisory committee (8-0)
• Reappointed Jason Lambacher to citizens' elections oversight committee (8-0)
• Reappointed Jeffrey Murdock to landmarks commission (8-0)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The committee approved two consent ordinances authorizing the King County executive to enter into or amend agreements with the Washington state Department of Ecology for loan financing of wastewater capital projects. A motion acknowledging a Harborview Medical Center Medicaid Reserve spending report was deferred. No public comment was given.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2026-0184 (wastewater loan agreement) (6-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance 2026-0187 (wastewater loan amendment) (6-0)
• Deferred Motion 2026-0195 (Harborview Medicaid Reserve report acknowledgment)

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed ordinance to change solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities and the Cedar Hills landfill. It will also consider approving collective bargaining agreements with the Carpenters Union and the Washington State Nurses Association. The agenda includes several appointments to county boards and commissions, as well as first readings of ordinances and motions.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2026-0160.2: amends solid waste fees at recycling/transfer facilities and Cedar Hills landfill
• Ordinance 2026-0243: collective bargaining agreement with Joint Crafts Council - Construction Crafts - North Coast States Carpenters Union
• Ordinances 2026-0244 and 2026-0245: collective bargaining agreements with Washington State Nurses Association for nurse supervisors/managers and nurse staff
• Ordinance 2026-0256: temporarily suspends operations of Drainage District 5 & 5A for infrastructure repairs
• Motion 2026-0233: requests reports on solid waste division financial planning and rate increases

The council passed an ordinance adjusting solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities and the Cedar Hills landfill, with a 5-2 vote. It also approved three collective bargaining agreements, an emergency rule change, and a temporary suspension of Drainage District 5 & 5A operations. Several appointments and reports were approved or referred to committees.

• Passed solid waste fee ordinance (5-2, 2 excused)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Joint Crafts Council (7-0, 2 excused)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with WA State Nurses Association for supervisors/managers (7-0, 2 excused)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with WA State Nurses Association for staff (7-0, 2 excused)
• Passed emergency ordinance amending council rules (6-1, 2 excused)
• Passed emergency ordinance to suspend Drainage District 5 & 5A operations (7-0, 2 excused)
• Confirmed Colin Carter to landmarks commission (7-0, 2 excused)
• Approved motion requesting solid waste financial reports (7-0, 2 excused)

King County Transportation District Executive Committee

The King County Transportation District Executive Committee will hold a special meeting on September 8, 2026. The committee will consider Resolution No. TD2026-04, which authorizes the chair to enter into an agreement for legal and administrative services.

• Resolution No. TD2026-04: Authorization for legal and administrative services agreement
• Approval of July 28, 2026, meeting minutes

The King County Transportation District Executive Committee held a special meeting on September 8, 2026, and approved TD Resolution No. TD2026-04, authorizing the chair to enter into an agreement for legal and administrative services. The resolution was passed as amended, with the amendment naming Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder, P.S. as the legal services provider. The vote was 3-1, with Supervisor Dembowski voting no. The committee also approved the minutes of the July 28, 2026 meeting.

• Approved TD Resolution No. TD2026-04 as amended, authorizing legal and administrative services agreement (3-1)
• Amended resolution to name Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder, P.S. as legal services provider
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2026 meeting

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The meeting of the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee scheduled for September 8, 2026, has been cancelled. This cancellation also applies to the Metropolitan King County Council meeting, as its agenda was limited to committee business.

King County Flood Control District

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will hold a hybrid meeting with briefings on the Vision for Clean Water 2100, the Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update policy questions on level of treatment, and the 2026 work program. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 5 meeting and receive reports from the MWPAAC and Wastewater Treatment Division. Public comment is accepted in writing before 1:30 p.m. on the meeting day.

• Briefing No. 2026-B0083: Vision for Clean Water 2100
• Briefing No. 2026-B0102: Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update Policy Questions Initial Analysis Group 7: Level of Treatment
• Briefing No. 2026-B0002: Discussion of 2026 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Program
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2026 meeting
• Reports from MWPAAC and Wastewater Treatment Division

The Regional Water Quality Committee approved the August 5, 2026 meeting minutes and received briefings on the Wastewater Treatment Division's Sewer Rate and Capital Work Plan, the Vision for Clean Water 2100, and policy questions on level of treatment. A discussion of the 2026 work program was deferred. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 5, 2026 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Deferred discussion of 2026 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Program

Law and Justice Committee

The King County Law and Justice Committee will vote to confirm three executive appointments to the community advisory committee for law enforcement oversight. The committee will also accept the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight's 2025 annual report and hear a briefing on the Human and Civil Rights Commission's annual report.

• Confirmation of Daniel Santon (District 7) to the law enforcement oversight advisory committee
• Confirmation of Kyle Jones (District 2) to the law enforcement oversight advisory committee
• Confirmation of Samuel Hawkins (District 5) to the law enforcement oversight advisory committee
• Acceptance of the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight 2025 annual report
• Briefing on the Human and Civil Rights Commission annual report

The Law and Justice Committee recommended do-pass consent for three motions confirming executive appointments to the King County Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight (CACLEO): Daniel Santon, Kyle Jones, and Samuel Hawkins. The committee also recommended do-pass consent for accepting the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight's 2025 annual report. A briefing on the Human and Civil Rights Commission annual report was presented. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Balducci excused.

• Recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2026-0170 confirming Daniel Santon to CACLEO (4-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2026-0183 confirming Kyle Jones to CACLEO (4-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2026-0186 confirming Samuel Hawkins to CACLEO (4-0)
• Recommended do-pass consent for Motion 2026-0144 accepting OLEO 2025 annual report (4-0)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider a motion to revise a contract for flood preparedness brochure design and project management. They will also review a resolution regarding the 2026 Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant Program.

• Motion to revise 2026-2027 contract for Flood Preparedness Brochure Graphic Design and Project Management
• Resolution FCD2026-10 regarding 2026 Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant Program funds
• Approval of June 3, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices

Employment and Administration Committee

The Employment and Administration Committee will vote to confirm Jason Lambacher for a seat on the citizens' elections oversight committee. The meeting also includes briefings on the OLEO Director recruitment, human resources updates, and the Chief of Staff's report. No other substantive policy items are listed on the agenda.

• Confirmation of Jason Lambacher to the citizens' elections oversight committee (Motion 2026-0212)
• Briefing on OLEO Director recruitment by Greg Nelson of Mosaic Public Partners
• Human Resources update presented by Deandra Stanley
• Chief of Staff update presented by Stephanie Cirkovich

The Employment and Administration Committee voted 4-0 to recommend the reappointment of Jason Lambacher to the citizens' elections oversight committee, with one member excused. The motion was recommended to pass as consent. The committee also received briefings on the OLEO director recruitment, human resources updates, and a chief of staff update, but took no other substantive actions.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion 2026-0212 confirming Jason Lambacher's reappointment to the citizens' elections oversight committee (4-0, Balducci excused)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2026 meeting as presented

Metropolitan King County Council

The Council will consider ordinances regarding the Vashon Island Ferry Terminal and a restrictive covenant release for affordable housing in Lake City. The meeting also includes several appointments to various advisory boards and motions regarding transit and land use.

• Ordinance 2026-0134: License agreement for Vashon Island Ferry Terminal at 10800 North Vashon Highway
• Ordinance 2026-0217: Restrictive covenant release for community center and affordable housing at 12531 28th Avenue NE, Lake City
• Motion 2026-0139: Acceptance of a $199,000 property donation near Newaukum creek for habitat preservation
• Ordinance 2026-0239: Sale of biomethane from South Treatment Plant to Puget Sound Energy
• Multiple appointments to the King County Library System and advisory committees

The King County Council approved two ordinances on the consent agenda: one authorizing a license agreement with WSDOT Ferries for the Vashon Island Ferry Terminal, and another temporarily releasing a restrictive covenant on a Lake City property to support a community center and affordable housing. The council also passed several motions, including accepting a $199,000 land donation for habitat preservation near Newaukum Creek, and referred multiple ordinances and motions to committees for further review.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-0134 authorizing Vashon ferry terminal license agreement (8-0, Balducci excused)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-0217 releasing restrictive covenant for Lake City community center and affordable housing (8-0, Balducci excused)
• Approved Motion 2026-0139 accepting $199,000 land donation near Newaukum Creek for habitat preservation (8-0, Balducci excused)
• Approved 8 consent motions including appointments to library board, solid waste committee, and paratransit committee (8-0, Balducci excused)
• Referred biomethane sale ordinance to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
• Referred transportation district governance ordinances to Committee of the Whole
• Referred collective bargaining agreements with Carpenters Union and Nurses Association to full council
• Referred Metro Safety Plan 2027 and other motions to committees

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is meeting for a special work session. The agenda includes an issue briefing, councilmember updates, and intergovernmental committee updates. No specific legislation or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026
• Issue briefing
• Councilmember update
• Intergovernmental/outside committee updates

The Metropolitan King County Council met in a special work session on September 1, 2026, with seven members present and two excused. The council approved the minutes of its July 21, 2026, meeting without objection. Councilmember Barón made remarks on solid waste rates, and council staff and a Solid Waste Division director briefed the council and answered questions. Councilmember Dunn reported on King County's acquisition of the former Cedar River Asphalt Plant site for permanent preservation. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 12:33 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the July 21, 2026, meeting as presented (no objection)
• No votes or substantive actions recorded on solid waste rates — briefing and discussion only

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The King County Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee will discuss two ordinances: one renaming and revising the mental illness and drug dependency fund and advisory committee, and another adopting the behavioral health bridge implementation plan for 2028-2034. They will also consider a motion acknowledging the 2025 Health Through Housing annual report and receive briefings on affordable housing properties and rental fee transparency.

• Ordinance 2026-0174: Renames and revises mental illness and drug dependency fund and advisory committee
• Ordinance 2026-0177: Adopts behavioral health bridge implementation plan for 2028-2034
• Motion 2026-0159: Acknowledges 2025 Health Through Housing annual report
• Briefing: Annual report on county property suitable for affordable housing development
• Briefing: Rental fee transparency with Community Economic Defense Project and National Consumer Law Center

The committee recommended passing Motion No. 2026-0159, which acknowledges receipt of the 2025 Health Through Housing annual report, with a unanimous 4-0 vote. Two proposed ordinances (2026-0174 and 2026-0177) and a briefing on rental fee transparency were deferred. The minutes from the July 23, 2026 special meeting were approved.

• Recommended Do Pass Motion No. 2026-0159 (4-0)
• Approved July 23, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0174
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0177
• Deferred Briefing No. 2026-B0101

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will hold a special meeting to receive briefings on the MIDD annual report and proposed ordinances related to the King County Behavioral Health Bridge. The committee will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings. Public comment is accepted in writing before the meeting.

• Briefing No. 2026-B0088: MIDD Annual Report
• Briefing No. 2026-B0098: Proposed Ordinances 2026-0177 and 2026-0174 regarding the King County Behavioral Health Bridge
• Approval of minutes from May 13 and June 10, 2026 meetings

The Regional Policy Committee met on August 26, 2026, to hear informational briefings and did not take any substantive legislative votes. The committee differed the approval of meeting minutes from May 13 and June 10, 2026. Members received reports on the MIDD Annual Report and Proposed Ordinances 2026-0177 and 2026-0174 regarding the King County Behavioral Health Bridge.

• Differed approval of May 13, 2026 and June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Received briefing on MIDD Annual Report (Briefing No. 2026-B0088)
• Received briefing on Proposed Ordinances 2026-0177 and 2026-0174 regarding the King County Behavioral Health Bridge (Briefing No. 2026-B0098)

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss and possibly act on two ordinances and one motion. One ordinance would temporarily release a restrictive covenant on a Lake City property to allow construction of a community center and affordable housing. Another ordinance would change solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities and the Cedar Hills landfill. A motion would request reports on solid waste financial planning and rate implementation. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0217: temporary release of restrictive covenant at 12531 28th Avenue NE, Lake City, for community center and affordable housing
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0160: amending solid waste fees at recycling/transfer facilities and Cedar Hills landfill
• Proposed Motion 2026-0233: requesting reports on solid waste financial planning and rate increase implementation

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee recommended approval of a temporary release of a restrictive covenant for a Lake City affordable housing and community center project. The committee also passed out of solid waste fees legislation without a recommendation, and requested two reports on solid waste financial planning and rate implementation.

• Approved July 22, 2026 meeting minutes (no objections)
• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0217 (5-0)
• Passed Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0160 out of committee without a recommendation (6-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0160
• Recommended Do Pass for Proposed Motion No. 2026-0233 (5-0)

Metropolitan King County Council

The King County Council will hold a public hearing on dissolving Fire Protection District No. 24, which has been deemed inactive under state law. The agenda also includes several appointments and reappointments to advisory boards, a park land exchange with Kirkland, and first readings of ordinances related to planning policies and fee waivers.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-0297 to dissolve Fire Protection District No. 24
• Appointment of Susan Loosmore to the Washington state Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District board
• Reappointments to the King County priority hire advisory committee (Young-Sang Song, Drew Gibson, Dave Johnson)
• Ordinance 2026-0224: Kirkland to exchange 16,274 sq ft of Mark Twain park for equal square footage
• Motion 2026-0233: Request for reports on solid waste division financial planning and rate increases

Committee of the Whole

The King County Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly act on a motion to confirm a landmarks commission appointment, an ordinance adopting the 2026-2029 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan, and a briefing on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) contract transition and corrective action plan. They will also consider a motion accepting the KCRHA transition plan and report.

• Motion 2026-0185: Confirm Colin Carter to the King County landmarks commission
• Ordinance 2026-0147: Adopt the 2026-2029 EEO/Affirmative Action Plan
• Briefing 2026-B0099: KCRHA Contract Transition Plan and Corrective Action Plan
• Motion 2026-0207: Accept KCRHA contract transition plan and report responding to Motion 16970

The King County Committee of the Whole approved the appointment of Colin Carter to the landmarks commission. Two other items—the EEO/Affirmative Action Plan ordinance and a motion on the KCRHA contract transition plan—were deferred without action. The committee also approved the June 23, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved appointment of Colin Carter to landmarks commission (7-0, 2 excused)
• Deferred Ordinance No. 2026-0147 (EEO/Affirmative Action Plan)
• Deferred Motion No. 2026-0207 (KCRHA contract transition plan)
• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The King County Board of Health had a meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026. The agenda indicates the meeting is cancelled, so no items will be discussed or decided.