Summary

"The investments in this emergency budget will help every community in King County turn this moment of recovery into an opportunity to make a permanent and positive difference for all people."

Story

King County Executive Dow Constantine issued the following statement on the passage of the $630 million COVID emergency supplemental budget by the King County Council: 

"From funding the next phase of our COVID response, to economic recovery investments in Black, brown, indigenous and other communities of color, this budget is a $630 million bet on the future of King County, and I thank the Council for their support today.

"The investments in this emergency budget will help every community in King County turn this moment of recovery into an opportunity to make a permanent and positive difference for all people. As rental assistance, community resiliency, and jobs programs get started in the weeks and months ahead, I’m confident everyone in King County will see the opportunities for our communities to revive and thrive, together."

For more information, contact:

Chase Gallagher, Executive Office, 206-263-8537