The county is projecting a $150 million deficit for the 2026-2027 budget, which could lead to significant cuts across multiple departments.
SEATTLE — King County Executive Dow Constantine delivered his final State of the County address on Wednesday, marking the end of his 16 years in office. Constantine, who has been selected as the next CEO of Sound Transit, used the occasion to highlight progress made during his administration and address upcoming challenges facing the county.
In his speech at Kerry Hall, Constantine emphasized the looming budget crisis facing King County. The county is projecting a $150 million deficit for the 2026-2027 budget, which could lead
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