News about Councilmember Rod Dembowski

Recent News

April 15, 2025
Council approves Parks Levy renewal, sends to voters for August ballot
“I am grateful for all the elected and community partners from around the region who had a hand in developing this comprehensive proposal. It was a privilege to shepherd the legislation through the Council as we carefully reviewed each element and adjusted the plan to save money, reduce the cost, and make equitable investments countywide. This proposal ensures that our regional parks, trails and open space system is sustained for the next six years..."

February 20, 2025
Dembowski and Dunn Introduce Legislation to Retain Instant Messages Sent Between King County Employees for the Public Record
“I’m co-sponsoring this legislation to ensure that King County fully complies with our state’s strong public records law and that our public records retention laws and policies at King County reflect the changing technological landscape of today’s workplace.”

November 19, 2024
Dembowski applauds key investments with approval of 2025 budget
“The balanced budget adopted by the Council today for 2025 makes important investments in public safety, housing, transit, conservation projects, public health, and projects and programs that help build community resiliency. I appreciated the opportunity to serve on the council’s Budget Leadership Team and chair the Public Safety Panel, and have worked with my colleagues to make investments to enhance the quality of life for all King County residents.”

November 12, 2024
Dembowski applauds record of service as Executive Constantine announces he won’t seek re-election
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski issued a statement Tuesday after King County Executive Dow Constantine announced he would not seek re-election.

August 21, 2024
Dembowski thanks Mary’s Place, welcomes Lake City Partners to reopen Northshore shelter with $675k in funding from King County budget
“Operating out of the county’s mothballed Kenmore precinct office, Mary’s Place has been a tremendous partner over the last seven years, welcoming over 500 families and nearly 1,000 children in our Northshore community and helping 191 families secure stable housing. Unfortunately their move left virtually no emergency shelter space in North King County, so I went to work with City of Kenmore officials and Lake City Partners – which already successfully runs the Oaks shelter in Shoreline – to see if a new shelter could be opened in the Kenmore location. We then worked to identify $675,000 in the county’s budget to fund this project and I was thrilled to host today’s announcement event.”

June 12, 2024
King County Council establishes strengthened Human and Civil Rights Commission
“I have been concerned for some time about our civil rights enforcement work at King County. In a county named for the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we must lead in this work. This legislation reaffirms the County’s commitment to uplifting the voices of community members and upholding equality and justice for all County residents. I look forward to the Commission moving forward in their work without delay."