The King County Council on Tuesday voted to approve the next biennial King County budget, a $20.16 billion spending plan that avoids cuts to public safety, shores up basic needs in response to federal cuts and boosts government accountability.

“With passage of the County’s 2026-2027 biennial budget, I’m thankful for the meaningful progress we’ve delivered for the people of King County,” said King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, who chaired the budget committee.

“The Council worked to protect essential public safety investments, strengthen our commitment to combating hunger, and increase accountability for how public money is spent. I’m grateful to Executive Braddock for her leadership and to my Council colleagues for their thoughtful collaboration.”

The Council’s Budget Leadership

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