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Girmay Zahilay is the new King County Executive

Girmay Zahilay was sworn in as County Executive on November 25, 2025.

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District 2 nominees would establish first ever majority-woman King County Council

Executive Zahilay has transmitted 3 nominees to the King County Council for consideration. These nominees would establish first ever majority-woman King County Council and first Black woman councilmember in history. All nominees have vowed to serve as an interim member and will not run in the 2026 election. 

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See current images from traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.

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Find flood services and information. Flood season is October through April.

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Are you prepared for flood season?

King County's flood season is October through April. Learn about our flood warning system and how to sign up for alerts by text, call, or email.

News and announcements

Updated Local Food Initiative has a broader vision, addressing hunger relief, access to farmland, and climate resiliency

November 19, 2025

Measles case in visitor to King County: Possible exposures at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
December 03, 2025
King County files lawsuit against Trump administration over unlawful restrictions to housing and homelessness services
December 02, 2025
Minimum wage in unincorporated King County will increase to $20.82 in 2026
December 01, 2025
Council approves $20 billion budget focused on public safety, shoring up basic needs
November 18, 2025

Meet the King County Executive

Girmay Zahilay

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King County Council

As the legislative branch, the Metropolitan King County Council sets policies, enacts laws, and adopts budgets that guide an array of services.

 

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Rod Dembowski

King County Councilmember District 1

About Rod
future councilmember

New Member

King County Councilmember District 2 

About Councilmember District 2
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Sarah Perry

King County Councilmember District 3

About Sarah
Councilmember Jorge L. Barón

Jorge L. Barón

King County Councilmember District 4

About Jorge
Councilmember Steffanie Fain.

Steffanie Fain

King County Councilmember District 5

About Steffanie
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Claudia Balducci

King County Councilmember District 6

About Claudia
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Pete von Reichbauer

King County Councilmember District 7

About Pete
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda

Teresa Mosqueda

King County Councilmember District 8

About Teresa
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Reagan Dunn

King County Councilmember District 9

About Reagan
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