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Board of Ethics

Regular meetings of the Board of Ethics are held quarterly. The board is authorized by King County Code to implement forms, administrative processes, and operational procedures necessary to comply with the provisions of the Code of Ethics. The Board of Ethics determined that procedures governing the conduct of meetings of the board are necessary and in the public interest.

For future dates and times of upcoming Board of Ethics meetings, contact the Ethics Program at Program.Ethics@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-7821.

Procedures and rules for Board of Ethics meetings are available for review and download.

For information on appeal hearings, read the Rules of Procedure for Appeal Hearings.

Special meeting notice

When: Friday, September 18, 2026, starting at 1 p.m.  

Online: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/81035339123
Passcode: 713068 

In-Person:

King County Superior Court
Room E-753
516 3rd Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98104

PROPOSED AGENDA

  1. Call to Order and Roll Call
  2. Approval of the Agenda
  3. Approval of July 17, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
  4. Guest Speaker Presentation followed by Q&A – Wayne Barnett, Executive Director, City of Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission
  5. Executive Session to discuss matters related to Ethics Appeal, Case No. 2025-0320
  6. Discussion – Request for Appeal Hearing on Ombuds Case No. 2025-0320
  7. Discussion – Rules of Procedure for Appeals Hearing - Next Steps
  8. Next regular meeting, October 16, 2026, 1 PM, and Adjournment 

 

Board members

Name Council District Nominated By Term Expires
Michael Blake 1 Council July 31, 2026
Sandra Pailca 4 Executive July 27, 2027
Bruce Davis 8 Executive July 31, 2027
Amy Calderwood 4 Council July 31, 2026
Marsha Matsumoto, Chair 4 Board of Ethics July 31, 2026