Governance and leadership

View press releases from Councilmember Mosqueda.

Learn more about the King County Executive and leadership team.

Learn about our staff, and find information to contact us below.

The King County Language ADA and Disability Equity program provides guidance and tools to support departments in meeting their responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. This includes ensuring access to county services, activities, and facilities for individuals with disabilities including but not limited to people with developmental disabilities, physical or mobility disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and more. The program is comprised of two ADA and Disability Equity Specialists who serve as King County’s ADA Coordinators. These specialist’s primary responsibility is to work with each department to create self-evaluation and transition plans to come into compliance with the ADA Title II. Where there are ADA Coordinators and Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB) Managers, these specialists will collaborate with them as well as department leadership.

The King County Auditor promotes improved performance, accountability, and transparency in King County government through objective and independent audits and studies.

We hear appeals for property tax assessments and executive decisions for King County.

The Boundary Review Board (BRB) reviews proposals for boundary changes by cities, fire districts, and water/sewer districts within King County, including city or district creations and annexations, new city incorporations, and district mergers. Lean more about the BRB by reading our 2023 Year in Review.

Identify sponsorship, validate the value proposition, assess the risk, and identify funding priorities of their department's technology initiatives for business operational efficiency, and ensure those initiatives are incorporated into the Technology Business Plan. The BMC will also ensure that countywide strategies are incorporated into department plans. The Business Management Council was established by Ordinance #14155 in July 2001. It is chaired by the County Chief Information Officer and includes one Deputy Director and Operations Cabinet Member from each agency. The council shall act in an advisory capacity to the county’s chief information officer in carrying out duties related to developing short-term, mid-term and strategic business objectives for information technology countywide, in recommending information technology proposals for funding and in developing standards, policies and guidelines for implementation.

Find out how to cancel your voter registration or the registration of a deceased voter.

Find out about how to report a voter registration that may be ineligible.

Learn how to change your residential or mailing address on your voter registration.

Update your language preference so you can get voter information and ballots in your preferred language. 

How we update the King County Charter that details the structure, usage, and values of our county government every 10 years.

We investigate and resolve complaints of discrimination. Our office also helps to make King County government programs, facilities and services accessible to people with disabilities. Our mission is to eliminate unlawful discrimination through education, mediation, and enforcement that is responsive to a diverse King County.

The purpose of the information technology governance process countywide program is to develop and promote standards, policies, guidelines, and methodologies. These address privacy, security, project management, application development, wireless, messaging, remote access, outside contractors, and disaster recovery. The following definitions provide the distinction between policies, standards, methods and guidelines.

King County Emergency Management is proud to be accredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).

Find out more about the King County Emergency Management teams, committees, and workgroups.

Learn more about the King County Executive Climate Office and our work.

“If you are in crisis, please call the 24-Hour Crisis Connections Line at 866-427-4747. Additional helplines:

Information about the Harbor Island Studios facilities, including an interactive tool for viewing and measuring areas of the studio facilities.

Welcome! We are appointed by the Metropolitan King County Council to provide a fair, efficient, and inclusive public hearing process. We are neutral decision-makers, like judges, hearing applications and appeals involving many county administrative determinations.

Find legislation and related records using the Clerk of the Council's legislative information center.

Learn how we are working on notifying all residents of King County about emergency planning and response.

Learn more about King County's work to connect people experiencing homelessness to jobs, case managers, and housing support.

Plans describe "who does what" before, during, or after an emergency. They also address likely hazards, develop a context for when a plan might be used, and describe responsibilities, actions, and related timelines.

Learn more about King County's budget.

Explore the laws and charter governing King County.

Learn more about what the Comprehensive Plan covers and get details on the 2024 update and other ongoing work.

Council action in the news.

Learn more about Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who represents King County District 9, Southeast King County. Dunn's current term runs from 2022 to 2026.

Learn more about Councilmember Sarah Perry, who represents King County District 3. Perry's current term runs from 2022 to 2026.

Councilmember Claudia Balducci represents King County Council District 6 that includes all or parts of Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, the Points Communities, and Redmond. She is committed to ensuring King County government is transparent, effective, responsive, and accountable in delivering the services and projects that improve the lives of all county residents.

The King County Council has appointed De’Sean Quinn, Tukwila City Councilmember, as the new District 5 Councilmember, following interviews with three candidates recommended by the County Executive. Councilmember Quinn will complete the term vacated by former District 5 Councilmember Dave Upthegrove, who was elected Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington State. District 5 includes the cities of Des Moines, Kent, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila.

Learn more about Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, who represents King County District 2, which includes the University District, Laurelhurst, Ravenna, Eastlake, Capitol Hill, the Central District, South Seattle, Allentown, and Skyway. Zahilay was re-elected in 2023, and his current term runs through 2026.

Learn more about Councilmember Jorge L. Barón, who represents King County District 4. Barón’s current term runs from 2024-2026.

Learn more about Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, who represents King County District 7, South King County. Von Reichbauer's current term runs from 2022 to 2026.

Learn more about Councilmember Dembowski, who represents King County District 1, which includes Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, North Seattle, and Shoreline. Dembowski’s term runs from 2022 to 2026.

Learn more about Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, who represents King County District 8. Mosqueda’s current term runs from 2024-2026.

Get info on the 9 King County councilmembers. Explore news about their work and find ways to contact them.   

Learn more about the group who updates county boundary lines based on population.

Find accurate and reliable election information, view election results, and learn how to register and vote in King County. 

King County Executive Shannon Braddock's initial 200 days will focus on delivering for the people of King County while preparing a responsible budget that helps address federal threats to essential services. As an established leader, she is ready to guide the county forward and steward the transition to our next executive. 

King County’s work is inspired and guided every day by what we call our True North: making this a welcoming community where every person can thrive.

The Office of Labor Relations negotiates, implements and administers over 80 labor agreements covering the terms of employment for the County's approximately 12,500 represented employees. We accomplish this by negotiating agreements that contribute to realizing Executive Constantine's goals of service, excellence, financial stewardship, public engagement, and quality workforce.

Search for King County labor contracts and download contract documents, or find who to contact about the contract.

Find non-emergency contact information for emergency management offices in each of King County's 39 cities, as well as county, state, and federal agencies.

Information and resources for members of the media.

Learn about King County's elected officials.

The Metropolitan King County Council oversees the second largest government and the most populous county in Washington State. With more than 2.3 million residents, King County is the 12th largest county in the U.S. As the legislative branch of county government, the Council sets policies, enacts laws, and adopts budgets that guide an array of services for county residents. The Council's nine councilmembers are elected on a non-partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Each councilmember represents a geographical district of over 260,000 residents. Read more.

Learn about the Office of Economic Opportunity and Creative Economy and the programs they support.

King County Emergency Management provides leadership and support to everyone who lives, works, or travels in King County.

Learn more about the office of the Ombuds, and the services we provide.

Learn more about our work to provide comprehensive and regional planning, management, budgeting, and performance assessment for King County government.

The Project Review Board (PRB) oversees King County's Information Technology (KCIT) projects. Project oversight focuses on promoting project success and protecting the county's investments in IT projects. The PRB was established by Ordinance #14155 in July 2001. It is chaired by the County Chief Information Officer and includes the Budget Director, and the Director of the Department of Executive Services. The PRB reviews project status, plans, and progress and approves the release of funding so that projects can continue to completion. It advises on risks to project scope, schedule, and budget and provides assistance and support for successful project completions. All new and in-progress IT projects are required to participate in Project Review Board oversight and are responsible for providing regular monthly status reports. County employees can find more PRB information on the King County Intranet.

OERSJ cannot provide legal advice. This page is for informational purposes only and highlights local, state, and national resources centered on serving community. The information below includes but is not limited to legal and social service providers, government and community programs, as well as training and technical assistance support.

Find information on special topics related to emergency management, local or regional hazards, disaster response, or mitigation activities.

The King County Strategic Advisory Council (SAC) advises the County Executive on developing long-term strategic objectives, and on planning and implementing information technology deployment countywide. Members include elected leaders of King County agencies as defined in King County Code; and representatives of public and private sector organizations selected by King County executive and the County chief information officer. Links to meeting information (agenda, materials, minutes) are included below, as are links to biography information on each SAC member.

Learn more about the county's strategic plan and its goals and objectives. 

Learn more about strategic planning for agencies and initiatives.

As required by KCC 2A.380.200, the Strategic Information Technology Plan (SITP) offers a comprehensive vision for King County’s technology management and investments. This vision reflects a commitment to technological advancements that deliver effective, equitable public services and enhance the lives of all community members.

Review the objectives recommended by the Strategic Advisory Council and assess issues related to the ability of technology infrastructure to support them. Review the business objectives and information technology proposals recommended by the business management council and assess issues related to compliance with the county's technology standards and policies and the impact to the technology infrastructure required to support them. The Technology Management Board was established by Ordinance #14155 in July 2001. It is chaired by the County Chief Information Officer and includes one Deputy Director and Operations Cabinet Member from each agency. The board shall act in an advisory capacity to the county's chief information officer on technical issues including policies and standards for information security, applications, infrastructure and data management. The members shall be the chief information officer, each agency's information technology director or manager, designated by the agency's director, who is familiar with the agency's technology needs and operations and information technology service delivery managers for executive branch departments.

Learn more about emergency management trainings and webinars, including our Emergency Operations Center 101 videos.

Learn how to update your voter registration signature and why it matters.

Find out if you can register to vote in Washington State.