King Counties Continual Mismanagement and structural decay

Published   Feb 13, 2025 07:06PM
King County's fiscal management has come under intense scrutiny as it faces a projected $150 million budget shortfall for the 2026-2027 biennium. This alarming deficit is not an isolated incident but rather the culmination of years of fiscal mismanagement and a persistent reliance on increasing taxes to cover escalating expenditures. The County Council's habitual approach of expanding services without implementing strategies to foster a robust business environment has exacerbated the financial strain, leading to a precarious fiscal situation.Mu ... Read more

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