News about Councilmember Steffanie Fain

Press releases

June 3, 2026
Fain awards Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service to Gwen Allen-Carston
King County District 5 Councilmember Steffanie Fain on Tuesday awarded Gwen Allen-Carston with the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”

May 5, 2026
Council unanimously approves motion to strengthen oversight, evaluate future of Regional Homelessness Authority
The King County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion to strengthen oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and establish a structured, fact-based process to evaluate its future.

December 4, 2025
Councilmember Steffanie Fain Appointed to Sound Transit Board by Executive Girmay Zahilay
“I’m honored to serve on the Sound Transit Board and grateful to Executive Zahilay for the opportunity to represent South King County as we shape the future of transit,” said Councilmember Fain. “As Chair of the Council’s Transit, Economy, and Environment Committee, as well as the Regional Transit Committee, I’m committed to prioritizing safety, ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of Sound Transit, and meeting the growing needs of our transit-dependent communities in South King County. I look forward to working collaboratively to deliver a cohesive system that supports our residents, our workforce, and our local economy.”