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Election Day is November 3

If you use a ballot drop box, you must return your ballot by 8 pm. If you return your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked by Election Day (November 3). The U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing your ballot at least 1 week before Election Day.

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Property tax payments are due Monday, November 2

The second half of 2026 property taxes are due Monday, November 2. The date is adjusted as the usual deadline of October 31 falls on a Saturday.

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Metro transit

Explore public transportation options throughout King County.

Traffic cameras

See current images from traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.

Parcel viewer

Interactive map for finding land parcel-related information.

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Get jury information

Find someone in jail

Apply for a marriage license

News and announcements

New South County Recycling & Transfer Station opens September 14

September 14, 2026

Free, in‑language breast and cervical cancer screenings are available through Public Health – Seattle & King County and partners
October 15, 2026
King County is Implementing Protections Related to Civil Immigration Enforcement Through Human Services Contracts
October 01, 2026
Metro’s zero-emission fleet generates nearly $1.5 million in clean fuel credits
September 28, 2026
The dangerous spread of measles stops with us
September 04, 2026

Meet the King County Executive

Girmay Zahilay

Learn More About Girmay

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

Rhonda Lewis

King County Councilmember District 2

About Rhonda
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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