Executive Zahilay convenes regional leaders to explore historic housing investment
Recently, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced the steering committee for the housing revenue workgroup, a cross-sector group charged with exploring dedicated funding to address the region’s housing and homelessness crisis. The committee held its first meeting earlier this month.
Established through the Breaking the Cycle Executive Order, the steering committee will evaluate the feasibility of a new revenue source to support the building, siting, preservation, maintenance, and operations of emergency shelter and affordable housing in King County, including the potential for the first-ever countywide housing levy.
The committee will regularly engage with service providers as well as private sector partners, philanthropy, and regional leadership to ensure that any proposal reflects a diverse array of perspectives throughout the county.
“Everyone in King County deserves a safe, affordable place to call home,” said Executive Zahilay. Read more.
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