Executive Girmay Zahilay
@girmayzahilay.bsky.social
King County Executive | Sound Transit Board | frmr Start-Up Companies Lawyer | Nonprofit Founder | Proud Husband & New Dad ♥️
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Thank you to our legal teams, advocates, and service providers for all their work to protect critical federal resources that help us fight homelessness.
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Federal judge blocks Trump’s homelessness funding changes
The administration announced last month it would strip funding from the Housing First model, which provides subsidized housing to homeless people with few conditions.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Thank you to our legal teams, advocates, and service providers for all their work to protect critical federal resources that help us fight homelessness.
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Today, I joined Governor Ferguson and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide an update on the ongoing flood response in King County.
December 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Today, I joined Governor Ferguson and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide an update on the ongoing flood response in King County.
I’m proud to announce my Cabinet of dedicated, experienced leaders ready to serve the people of King County and deliver results that matter.
December 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I’m proud to announce my Cabinet of dedicated, experienced leaders ready to serve the people of King County and deliver results that matter.
King County has created a one-stop shop to help you safely clean up flood debris: kingcounty.gov/floodrecovery
December 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
King County has created a one-stop shop to help you safely clean up flood debris: kingcounty.gov/floodrecovery
Today we honored and remembered Shawn Yim, a King County Metro operator whose life was taken one year ago while serving our community. We hold Shawn’s family, loved ones, and his coworkers close in our hearts, and we recognize the deep loss and trauma his passing brought to the Metro community.
December 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Today we honored and remembered Shawn Yim, a King County Metro operator whose life was taken one year ago while serving our community. We hold Shawn’s family, loved ones, and his coworkers close in our hearts, and we recognize the deep loss and trauma his passing brought to the Metro community.
Today we pause to honor and remember Shawn Yim, a King County Metro operator whose life was taken one year ago while serving our community. We hold Shawn’s family, loved ones, and his coworkers close in our hearts, and we recognize the deep loss and trauma his passing brought to the Metro community.
December 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Today we pause to honor and remember Shawn Yim, a King County Metro operator whose life was taken one year ago while serving our community. We hold Shawn’s family, loved ones, and his coworkers close in our hearts, and we recognize the deep loss and trauma his passing brought to the Metro community.
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay gave a shout out this week to a county employee who went above and beyond in the midst of area flooding. Tyler Stiltner is the senior operator in charge at the wastewater treatment site in Carnation. He told KUOW’s Paige Browning about what happened.
How to 'take care of business' when your wastewater treatment site becomes a flood zone
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay gave a shout out this week to a county employee who went above and beyond in the midst of area flooding. Tyler Stiltner is the senior operator in charge at the was...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay gave a shout out this week to a county employee who went above and beyond in the midst of area flooding. Tyler Stiltner is the senior operator in charge at the wastewater treatment site in Carnation. He told KUOW’s Paige Browning about what happened.
Many people are asking how they can help by donating their time or money during this difficult time. Below are some notes from King County Emergency Management.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Many people are asking how they can help by donating their time or money during this difficult time. Below are some notes from King County Emergency Management.
[note: kcemergency.com contains materials translated in dozens of languages]
[note: kcemergency.com contains materials translated in dozens of languages]
“We are here, we’re working around the clock to support our communities. This is a very challenging time, but we will get through it,” Zahilay said.
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‘Working around the clock’: King County directs $1.5 million to flood relief, seeks federal support
As communities reel from devastating flooding, Washington leaders are pushing to allocate local dollars and secure additional federal aid.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:25 AM
“We are here, we’re working around the clock to support our communities. This is a very challenging time, but we will get through it,” Zahilay said.
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Today, I announced that King County is making an initial $1.5 million investment for shelter assistance and debris removal to support residents displaced by flooding. This funding will add to the $3.5 million in emergency resources announced today by Governor Ferguson.
December 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Today, I announced that King County is making an initial $1.5 million investment for shelter assistance and debris removal to support residents displaced by flooding. This funding will add to the $3.5 million in emergency resources announced today by Governor Ferguson.
Today, I announced that King County is making an initial $1.5 million investment for shelter assistance and debris removal to support residents displaced by flooding in South King County and eastern parts of the county.
December 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Today, I announced that King County is making an initial $1.5 million investment for shelter assistance and debris removal to support residents displaced by flooding in South King County and eastern parts of the county.
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On behalf of the people of the state of Washington, we extend our condolences to this man's family and loved ones. Our hearts go out to them.
Person dead after driving car onto flooded roadway in Snohomish, WA
A driver is dead after rescuers pulled them from a vehicle submerged on a flooded roadway overnight in Snohomish.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
On behalf of the people of the state of Washington, we extend our condolences to this man's family and loved ones. Our hearts go out to them.
A couple weeks ago, I took the oath as Executive. Since then, we have declared an emergency to protect lives, reorganized government to deliver better results, stood up to the Trump administration, and brought new leadership into the County. This is just the beginning, and I will keep you updated.
December 16, 2025 at 4:18 AM
A couple weeks ago, I took the oath as Executive. Since then, we have declared an emergency to protect lives, reorganized government to deliver better results, stood up to the Trump administration, and brought new leadership into the County. This is just the beginning, and I will keep you updated.
This afternoon I held a press conference on a serious and fast moving situation in South King County. Around 11:30 am, the Desimone Levee on the Green River was breached, causing flooding near Olympic Ave South in Tukwila behind Rainier Industries.
December 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This afternoon I held a press conference on a serious and fast moving situation in South King County. Around 11:30 am, the Desimone Levee on the Green River was breached, causing flooding near Olympic Ave South in Tukwila behind Rainier Industries.
ALERT King County Message – Green River Area Levee Breach and Flooding “GO NOW”
This is for residents and businesses east of the Green River in the Orillia area in Tukwila, Renton and Kent. Due to breach in the Desimone Levee, this area is under a GO NOW evacuation notice.
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This is for residents and businesses east of the Green River in the Orillia area in Tukwila, Renton and Kent. Due to breach in the Desimone Levee, this area is under a GO NOW evacuation notice.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
ALERT King County Message – Green River Area Levee Breach and Flooding “GO NOW”
This is for residents and businesses east of the Green River in the Orillia area in Tukwila, Renton and Kent. Due to breach in the Desimone Levee, this area is under a GO NOW evacuation notice.
kcemergency.com
This is for residents and businesses east of the Green River in the Orillia area in Tukwila, Renton and Kent. Due to breach in the Desimone Levee, this area is under a GO NOW evacuation notice.
kcemergency.com
It's Monday, Dec. 15 and some roads are opening and some areas are getting worse. Things are changing quickly, so please stay alert.
December 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It's Monday, Dec. 15 and some roads are opening and some areas are getting worse. Things are changing quickly, so please stay alert.
King County is facing historic flooding that has put lives at risk.
I want to thank the county employees and first responders working long hours in extremely dangerous conditions.
We are not out of the woods. For the most up to date information, visit kcemergency.com.
I want to thank the county employees and first responders working long hours in extremely dangerous conditions.
We are not out of the woods. For the most up to date information, visit kcemergency.com.
December 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
King County is facing historic flooding that has put lives at risk.
I want to thank the county employees and first responders working long hours in extremely dangerous conditions.
We are not out of the woods. For the most up to date information, visit kcemergency.com.
I want to thank the county employees and first responders working long hours in extremely dangerous conditions.
We are not out of the woods. For the most up to date information, visit kcemergency.com.
King County is facing historic flooding that has put lives and critical infrastructure at risk.
We are not out of the woods. Rivers remain high and conditions are unpredictable. Please follow road closures, do not drive through flooded areas, and listen to emergency officials. kcemergency.com
We are not out of the woods. Rivers remain high and conditions are unpredictable. Please follow road closures, do not drive through flooded areas, and listen to emergency officials. kcemergency.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:15 AM
King County is facing historic flooding that has put lives and critical infrastructure at risk.
We are not out of the woods. Rivers remain high and conditions are unpredictable. Please follow road closures, do not drive through flooded areas, and listen to emergency officials. kcemergency.com
We are not out of the woods. Rivers remain high and conditions are unpredictable. Please follow road closures, do not drive through flooded areas, and listen to emergency officials. kcemergency.com
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My guy @girmayzahilay.bsky.social is #TeamTeresa 💜💪🏽
He’s leading the fight for affordable housing – even taking on the Trump admin’s cuts and cruel policies that would push more people into homelessness.
Proud to have him on #TeamTeresa as we keep fighting for every family in our region. 💜🏡
He’s leading the fight for affordable housing – even taking on the Trump admin’s cuts and cruel policies that would push more people into homelessness.
Proud to have him on #TeamTeresa as we keep fighting for every family in our region. 💜🏡
December 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
My guy @girmayzahilay.bsky.social is #TeamTeresa 💜💪🏽
He’s leading the fight for affordable housing – even taking on the Trump admin’s cuts and cruel policies that would push more people into homelessness.
Proud to have him on #TeamTeresa as we keep fighting for every family in our region. 💜🏡
He’s leading the fight for affordable housing – even taking on the Trump admin’s cuts and cruel policies that would push more people into homelessness.
Proud to have him on #TeamTeresa as we keep fighting for every family in our region. 💜🏡
Yesterday, I issued an emergency proclamation as our region is experiencing historic storms and flooding.
This proclamation allows King County to move resources quickly, support our cities, and keep people safe.
This proclamation allows King County to move resources quickly, support our cities, and keep people safe.
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Yesterday, I issued an emergency proclamation as our region is experiencing historic storms and flooding.
This proclamation allows King County to move resources quickly, support our cities, and keep people safe.
This proclamation allows King County to move resources quickly, support our cities, and keep people safe.
Thank you to the 18,000 people who make up our King County workforce, especially those who have dedicated decades of their lives to public service. Yesterday I had the privilege of recognizing our long serving employees with service awards.
December 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Thank you to the 18,000 people who make up our King County workforce, especially those who have dedicated decades of their lives to public service. Yesterday I had the privilege of recognizing our long serving employees with service awards.
Yesterday, I issued an emergency proclamation as severe storms and major river flooding move through our region.
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King County Emergency News
Latest information on significant events happening in King County, Washington and the central Puget Sound region
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December 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Yesterday, I issued an emergency proclamation as severe storms and major river flooding move through our region.
www.kiro7.com/news/local/1...
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“Lewis’ appointment marks two historic firsts for the County Council: She is the first Black woman to serve on the council, and women now hold a majority of the seats for the first time in the body’s 56-year history.”
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King County Council mark 2 historic firsts with new member
"I have dedicated my career to public service in King County," said Rhonda Lewis, who was most recently chief of staff for Girmay Zahilay’s County Council office.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:17 AM
“Lewis’ appointment marks two historic firsts for the County Council: She is the first Black woman to serve on the council, and women now hold a majority of the seats for the first time in the body’s 56-year history.”
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I could not be prouder to congratulate Rhonda Lewis on becoming the next King County Councilmember for District 2! Rhonda is someone I respect deeply, someone who is brilliant, hardworking, and beyond dedicated to this district and this region.
December 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I could not be prouder to congratulate Rhonda Lewis on becoming the next King County Councilmember for District 2! Rhonda is someone I respect deeply, someone who is brilliant, hardworking, and beyond dedicated to this district and this region.
The Council just approved my first slate of nominees to the Sound Transit Board. Together we will build the future of regional transit. Congrats to the new Members and I want to express my appreciation for the service of outgoing member Mayor Backus. Our region is better off thanks to her leadership
December 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Council just approved my first slate of nominees to the Sound Transit Board. Together we will build the future of regional transit. Congrats to the new Members and I want to express my appreciation for the service of outgoing member Mayor Backus. Our region is better off thanks to her leadership