King County, WA

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt its 2027 budget and work program. The board will also consider a property tax levy to fund the 2027 budget.

• FCD Resolution No. FCD2026-11: Adopting the 2027 budget and work program
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2026-12: Authorizing a property tax levy for the 2027 budget
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2026-12: Protecting up to $.25 per $1,000 of assessed value from proration
• FCD Briefing No. FCD2026-B08: District Bonding Policy

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing regarding the re-creation of lake management district No. 2. The body is also reviewing several executive appointments and a collective bargaining agreement for Metro transit chiefs.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0152.2 to re-create lake management district No. 2 in the Lake Geneva watershed
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0344 to adopt a collective bargaining agreement for Transit Chiefs in the Metro transit department
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0225 to amend an agreement between King County and BNSF Railway
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0343 to establish a workgroup to review King County labor policies
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0329 to confirm the reappointment of Matthew Sanders as county public defender

Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee

The Health, Housing, and Human Services Committee will consider budget and work plan approvals for two housing organizations. The meeting also includes briefings on the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan and the Continuum of Care.

• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0206: 2025 annual mental illness and drug dependency summary report
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0261: 2027 work plan and operating budget for South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP)
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0262: First year of 2027-2028 administrative budget and work program for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH)
• Briefing No. 2026-B0100: Progress on Behavioral Health Strategic Plan
• Briefing No. 2026-B0132: Impacts of contract challenges on service providers

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is holding a special meeting for a work session. The agenda consists of procedural items, an issue briefing, and updates.

• Approval of October 20, 2026 minutes
• Issue briefing
• Councilmember updates
• Intergovernmental/Outside Committee updates

Regional Water Quality Committee

The Regional Water Quality Committee will review a proposed ordinance regarding the production and sale of biosolids. Members will also receive briefings on the 2027 schedule for the Regional Wastewater Services Plan and related rate structure questions.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0320 regarding the production, sale, and use of biosolids and biosolids products
• Briefing No. 2026-B0134: Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update: 2027 Schedule
• Briefing No. 2026-B0135: Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update Policy Questions regarding rate structure
• Briefing No. 2026-B0002: Discussion of 2026 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Program

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee will meet to approve invoices and a contract amendment for website services. The committee will also receive a briefing on a draft flood hazard management plan.

• Motion FCDECM2026-03: Third amendment to the contract for website redesign, maintenance, and hosting
• Briefing FCD2026-B06: Lower Green River Corridor Draft Flood Hazard Management Plan
• Approval of invoices

Law and Justice Committee

The Law and Justice Committee will consider motions to acknowledge reports on victim support services and juvenile confinement. The meeting also includes briefings on Superior Court juvenile diversion and reparative action studies.

• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0246: Receipt of the Victim Support Service Improvement Plan
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0237: Receipt of an independent monitoring report on juvenile confinement in county detention facilities
• Briefing No. 2026-B0130: Superior Court Juvenile Diversion
• Briefing No. 2026-B0129: Charles Mitchell & George Washington Bush Study for Reparative Action Updates

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will consider ordinances to rename the mental illness and drug dependency fund and adopt the King County Behavioral Health Bridge Implementation Plan 2028-2034. The body will also review annual reports regarding mental illness and drug dependency and Crisis Care Centers levies.

• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0206: 2025 annual mental illness and drug dependency summary report
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0174.2: Renaming and revising the mental illness and drug dependency fund and advisory committee
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0177.2: Adopting the King County Behavioral Health Bridge Implementation Plan 2028-2034, Phase 1
• Briefing No. 2026-B0128: Crisis Care Centers Levy 2025 Annual Report

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The November 11, 2026, meeting of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee has been cancelled. This also cancels the Metropolitan King County Council meeting for that date.

Employment and Administration Committee

The November 25, 2026, meeting of the Employment and Administration Committee is cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Employment and Administration Committee

The committee will receive briefings on the recruitment of the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight Director and results from an employee engagement survey. The meeting also includes updates on Human Resources and the Chief of Staff.

• Office of Law Enforcement Oversight Director recruitment update
• Employee Engagement Survey results
• Human Resources update
• Chief of Staff update

The committee approved the minutes from the September 23, 2026, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of briefings and an executive session to review employee performance.

• Approved minutes of the September 23, 2026 meeting

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting regarding several proposed ordinances. Key topics include supplemental budget appropriations, property tax levies for 2027, and affordable housing financing.

• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0282: Supplemental appropriations of $15,614,000 (general fund), $532,095,000 (non-general fund), and $197,996,175 (capital fund)
• Proposed Ordinances 2026-0291 and 2026-0292: 2026 property tax levies for collection in 2027
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0293: Master lease and financing for affordable housing at 701 South Jackson Street, Seattle
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0284: Establishment of school impact fees for 12 school districts
• Proposed Ordinance 2026-0283: Adoption of the Road Services Division 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2026, meeting. All other legislative items on the agenda, including budget appropriations, tax levies, and housing development proposals, were deferred.

• Approved October 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0282 (budget appropriation)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0291 (property tax levy)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0292 (property tax levy)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0293 (affordable housing lease)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0318 (permitting fees)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0284 (school impact fees)
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0283 (road capital program)

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing on several ordinances, including the sale of biomethane to Puget Sound Energy. The body is also reviewing amendments to countywide planning policies and transit police service agreements.

• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0234.2: Amendments to 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies
• Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2026-0239.2: Sale of biomethane from South Treatment Plant to Puget Sound Energy
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0324: Extension of transit police services agreement through December 31, 2027
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0323: Request to prevent hazardous vehicle parking on unincorporated county rights-of-way
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0298: Extension of Maurin McBroom as acting director of the department of natural resources and parks

The Council passed three ordinances via consent agenda, including amendments to countywide planning policies and the sale of biomethane to Puget Sound Energy. The Council also extended the appointment of the acting director for the department of natural resources and parks.

• Approved amendments to 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies (9-0)
• Approved sale of pipeline quality biomethane from South Treatment Plant to Puget Sound Energy (9-0)
• Approved selection process for advisory committee members and grant projects (9-0)
• Approved extension of Maurin McBroom as acting director of the department of natural resources and parks (9-0)
• Approved minutes of October 20, 2026 meeting

King County Flood Control District

Committee of the Whole

The committee will discuss and potentially act on the county's 2027 state legislative priorities and several items related to Harborview Medical Center. The meeting includes a briefing on Harborview bond project progress and a discussion on the county's equal employment opportunity plan.

• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0280: Establishing 2027 State Legislative Priorities
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0070: Staffing plan for Harborview construction and infrastructure division
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0295: Harborview Medical Center Parking Alternatives Analysis
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0316: Plan on the return to office initiative
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0147: 2026-2029 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan

The committee approved a staffing plan for the Harborview construction and infrastructure division and advanced motions regarding 2027 state legislative priorities and a Harborview parking analysis. Other items, including a return-to-office plan and an equal employment opportunity plan, were deferred. The committee also held an executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved 2027 State Legislative Priorities (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Harborview staffing plan motion (9-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Harborview staffing plan motion
• Acknowledged receipt of Harborview Parking Alternatives Analysis (9-0)
• Deferred motion on return to office initiative
• Deferred ordinance on Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan

Local Services and Land Use Committee

The King County Local Services and Land Use Committee will discuss several ordinances regarding planning policies, development regulations, and building standards. The agenda also includes a briefing on a permitting audit and a motion to confirm an appointment to the King County rural forest commission.

• Permitting Audit briefing (Briefing No. 2026-B0040)
• Motion to confirm Hemalatha Velappan to the King County rural forest commission
• Ordinance No. 2026-0234: Amendments to 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies
• Ordinance No. 2026-0235: Amendments to comprehensive planning and development regulations
• Ordinance No. 2026-0308: Revision of the Black Diamond corporate boundary regarding Southeast 352nd Street right-of-way

The Local Services and Land Use Committee recommended several ordinances for approval, including updates to countywide planning policies and building construction standards. The committee also recommended confirming an appointment to the rural forest commission and revising the corporate boundary of Black Diamond.

• Recommended Do Pass for appointment of Hemalatha Velappan to rural forest commission (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for amendments to 2021 Countywide Planning Policies (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for comprehensive planning and development regulations (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Black Diamond corporate boundary revision (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for building and construction standards ordinance (4-0)

Regional Transit Committee

The Regional Transit Committee will hold a special meeting to receive briefings on transit operations. Discussions will focus on statistics and lessons learned from World Cup transit use and Metro's response to severe weather.

• Briefing No. 2026-B0123: World Cup Recap: Transit Use, Statistics, and Lessons Learned
• Briefing No. 2026-B0124: Metro’s Severe Weather Response

The committee approved the minutes from the September 16, 2026 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of briefings regarding Starfire Sports operations, rural transit, the Zero Emissions Fleet, World Cup transit statistics, and severe weather response.

• Approved September 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council is holding a special meeting work session. The agenda consists of procedural items, including an issue briefing and updates from councilmembers and committees.

• Approval of October 6, 2026 minutes
• Issue briefing
• Councilmember updates
• Intergovernmental/Outside Committee updates

The Metropolitan King County Council met on October 20, 2026, to conduct procedural business and receive briefings. The Council approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on October 6, 2026. No other substantive legislative actions were taken during the session.

• Approved minutes of October 6, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee will discuss the formation of a lake management district in the Lake Geneva watershed. The body will also receive briefings on RapidRide transit alignments and the future of the RapidRide system.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0152: Resolution to re-form lake management district No. 2 in the Lake Geneva watershed
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0179: Appointment of Christina Patterson to the King County Access paratransit advisory committee
• Proposed Motion No. 2026-0260: Acknowledgment of the transit funding needs report
• Briefing No. 2026-B0125: RapidRide R Line Alignment Ordinance
• Briefing No. 2026-B0126: Future of RapidRide

The committee recommended the re-creation of Lake Management District No. 2 in the Lake Geneva watershed and confirmed a paratransit advisory committee appointment. It also acknowledged the receipt of a transit funding needs report.

• Confirmed appointment of Christina Patterson to King County Access paratransit advisory committee (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Ordinance 2026-0152 to re-create lake management district No. 2 (4-0)
• Recommended Do Pass Substitute Consent for Motion 2026-0260 acknowledging transit funding needs report (3-0, 1 excused)
• Approved September 15, 2026, meeting minutes

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to assume governance of the King County transportation district. The body will also vote on numerous executive appointments to various advisory boards and introduce ordinances regarding biosolids and transit alignment.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0242: Assuming governance of the King County transportation district
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0320: Production, sale, and use of biosolids and biosolids products
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0321: Alignment and station locations of RapidRide R Line
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0322: Selection process for advisory committee members and grant projects
• Proclamation of October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month

The Metropolitan King County Council voted to assume governance of the King County transportation district. The Council also confirmed 20 executive appointments to various advisory boards and committees via a consent agenda. Additionally, three ordinances were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Passed Ordinance 20151 assuming transportation district governance (6-2)
• Confirmed 20 executive appointments to county advisory boards
• Referred Ordinance 2026-0320 to Regional Water Quality Committee
• Referred Ordinance 2026-0321 to Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee
• Referred Ordinance 2026-0322 to Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee

King County Transportation District

The October 19, 2026, meeting of the King County Transportation District Board is cancelled.

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

The Board of Health passed a rule and regulation for the protection of public health against diseases and injury from pet businesses. The Board also identified candidates for nonelected member and alternate member positions. A proposed regulation regarding pet business fees was deferred.

• Approved R&R No. BOH26-01 regarding pet business public health protections (14-0)
• Deferred R&R No. BOH26-02 regarding pet business fees to November 19, 2026
• Approved Resolution No. 26-08 identifying Karen Hartfield as nonelected member candidate (12-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-09 identifying Kenisha Campbell Chung as nonelected alternate member candidate (13-0)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2026 meeting

Regional Policy Committee

The Regional Policy Committee will discuss two proposed ordinances related to behavioral health. The items include renaming a dependency fund and adopting a strategic framework for behavioral health tax expenditures.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0174: Renaming and revising the mental illness and drug dependency fund and advisory committee
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0177: Adopting the King County Behavioral Health Bridge Implementation Plan 2028-2034, Phase 1

The committee held the meeting minutes and deferred two proposed ordinances related to behavioral health funding and implementation planning. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Meeting minutes held
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0174 (mental illness and drug dependency fund) deferred
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0177 (Behavioral Health Bridge Implementation Plan) deferred

Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance for various supplemental appropriations. The body will also receive a briefing on the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan and consider an agreement to sell biomethane to Puget Sound Energy.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0282: Supplemental appropriations of $15,614,000 (general fund), $532,095,000 (non-general fund), and $197,996,175 (capital fund)
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0239: Authorization for the wastewater treatment division to sell biomethane from the South Treatment Plant to Puget Sound Energy
• Briefing No. 2026-B0120: Progress update on the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan

The committee recommended the passage of an ordinance allowing the wastewater treatment division to sell pipeline quality biomethane from the South Treatment Plant to Puget Sound Energy. Other items, including a supplemental appropriation ordinance and a behavioral health briefing, were deferred.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Ordinance No. 2026-0239 regarding biomethane sale (6-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Ordinance No. 2026-0239
• Approved September 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Deferred Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0282 regarding supplemental appropriations
• Deferred Briefing No. 2026-B0120 on Behavioral Health Strategic Plan

King County Flood Control District

The King County Flood Control District is meeting to discuss and vote on the 2027 budget and work program. The board will also consider a property tax levy to fund these operations.

• FCD Resolution No. FCD2026-11: Adoption of 2027 budget and work program
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2026-12: Authorization of property tax levy for 2027 budget
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2026-12: Protection of up to $.25 per $1,000 of assessed value from proration
• FCD Briefing No. FCD2026-B07: 2027 budget recommendations from the Advisory Committee

Metropolitan King County Council

The Metropolitan King County Council will hold a public hearing on the structure of the department of elections. The body is also deciding on the reactivation of Drainage District 5 & 5A and the vacation of portions of 149th Avenue SE and other county roads.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0114: Department of elections structure and division responsibilities
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0307: Vacation of portions of 149th Avenue SE and King County Road Nos. 949, 1182, 1244, and 23-23-5-4
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0310: Reactivation of Drainage District 5 & 5A
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-0318: Changes to development permitting fees
• Proposed Motions No. 2026-0311, 0312, 0313: Appointments to the board of commissioners of King County drainage district No. 5

The Council approved the reactivation of Drainage District 5 & 5A and appointed three individuals to its board of commissioners. Other actions included updating the department of elections structure and authorizing a road vacation.

• Passed Ordinance 20148 relating to department of elections structure (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance 20149 authorizing vacation of portions of 149th Avenue SE and other county roads (8-0)
• Appointed Kylie Engle to Drainage District No. 5, position no. 3 (8-0)
• Appointed Debra A. Cass to Drainage District No. 5, position no. 2 (8-0)
• Appointed Kennet Olson to Drainage District No. 5, position no. 1 (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance 20150 to reactivate operations of Drainage District 5 & 5A (8-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of 2025 health through housing annual report (8-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Chris Raynham to King County rural forest commission (8-0)

Government Accountability and Oversight Committee

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee will receive updates on the Washington State Ballpark Public Facilities District and the Washington State Public Stadium Authority. The committee will also consider motions to confirm three executive appointments to the Board of Ethics and the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator board of directors.

• Briefing on Washington State Ballpark Public Facilities District
• Briefing on Washington State Public Stadium Authority
• Proposed Motion 2026-0158: Appointment of Geoffrey Thomas to Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator board
• Proposed Motion 2026-0153: Appointment of Cheol Kang to Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator board
• Proposed Motion 2026-0122: Appointment of Sandra Pailca to the board of ethics

The Government Accountability and Oversight Committee recommended the confirmation of four executive appointments to various boards. These items were expedited to the October 20, 2026 meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council. The committee also received briefings on the Washington State Ballpark Public Facilities District and the Washington State Public Stadium Authority.

• Recommended confirmation of Cheol Kang to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Geoffrey Thomas as alternate to the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network operator board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Sandra Pailca to the board of ethics (3-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Angela Dunleavy to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District board (3-0)
• Approved September 28, 2026 special meeting minutes

Labor Policy Committee

The King County Council's Labor Policy Committee meets on Friday, October 9, 2026, for a special meeting. The agenda consists of briefings by Council Policy Staff on the history and current state of the county's labor policies, a Labor Partners Panel, and an Office of Labor Relations Panel. Councilmembers will then discuss priorities and ask questions. No legislation, contracts, or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Briefing 1: History of the Labor Policies, presented by Council Policy Staff
• Briefing 2: Review of the current Labor Policies, presented by Council Policy Staff
• Labor Partners Panel
• Office of Labor Relations Panel
• Discussion, priorities, and questions from Councilmembers

The King County Labor Policy Committee met to receive briefings on the history and current state of county labor policies. The committee also heard presentations from labor partners and the Office of Labor Relations before holding councilmember discussions and adjourning. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Received briefing on history of labor policies
• Received briefing on current labor policies
• Heard Labor Partners Panel presentation
• Heard Office of Labor Relations Panel presentation
• Held councilmember discussion and priorities session

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

The King County Law and Justice Committee approved the minutes from its September 2, 2026 meeting and received briefings on juvenile recidivism data and superior court family law caseloads. Two proposed motions regarding an executive appointment and a victim support report were deferred.

• Approved September 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2026-0232 (appointment of Chris Smith to CACLEO)
• Deferred Proposed Motion No. 2026-0246 (acknowledging receipt of Victim Support Service Improvement Plan)

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The committee is considering the 2027 budget and work program for the King County Flood Control Zone District. This includes a proposal for a property tax levy to fund the budget and protect a portion of the levy from proration.

• FCD Resolution No. FCD2026-11: Adoption of 2027 budget and work program
• FCD Resolution No. FCD2026-12: Authorization of property tax levy
• Proposal to protect up to $.25 per $1,000 of assessed value from proration
• FCD Briefing No. FCD2026-B07: 2027 budget recommendations from the Advisory Committee

King County Flood Control District Executive Committee

The King County Flood Control District Executive Committee meeting scheduled for October 7, 2026, has been cancelled.

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

The King County Regional Water Quality Committee approved the meeting minutes from September 2, 2026. The committee also received reports and briefings on Puget Sound low oxygen impacts and the Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update Policy Questions. A discussion of the 2026 work program was deferred.

• Approved September 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Deferred discussion of 2026 Regional Water Quality Committee Work Program

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

The Metropolitan King County Council approved several ordinances and motions, including a new sales and use tax, collective bargaining agreements, and multiple appointments. Items related to IT organization, fee waivers, park property exchanges, and office of law enforcement oversight appointments were also enacted. Numerous other ordinances and motions received first readings and were referred to committees.

• Enacted Ordinance 20138 regarding information technology organization and functions (Consent Agenda, 8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 20139 adding parks and recreation citations to waived appeal fees (Consent Agenda, 8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 20140 approving Kirkland's proposal to exchange Mark Twain park property (Consent Agenda, 8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 20141 relating to law enforcement oversight director appointments (Consent Agenda, 8-0)
• Passed as Amended Substitute Ordinance 2026-0086.2 imposing an additional sales and use tax (6-3)
• Passed as Amended Ordinance 2026-0277 relating to legislative branch independent agencies (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2026-0272 adopting a collective bargaining agreement with the King County Corrections Guild (9-0)
• Passed Substitute Ordinances 2026-0198.2 and 2026-0238.2, and denied road vacation V-2759 (Ordinance 20147) (9-0)

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 committees@kingcounty.gov by 8:00 a.m. on meeting day, or remotely via Zoom

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

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

The Regional Policy Committee recommended the approval of the 2025 health through housing annual report. The committee also received briefings on King County's energy resilience and the Best Starts for Kids 2025 Annual Report.

• Recommended Do Pass Consent for Motion No. 2026-0159 acknowledging the 2025 health through housing annual report (8-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 13, June 10, and August 26, 2026

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

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

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)

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)