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The council vote followed brief discussion of planned audit topics and the auditor’s priorities for the coming year. Councilmember von Reichbauer introduced the motion and Councilmember Dunn noted particular interest in audits of Department of Community and Human Services contracting and juvenile diversion programs. The motion passed on the record; the clerk recorded 8 ayes with one councilmember excused.

Under county code, the council reviews and approves a biennial or annual work program proposed by the county auditor; approval authorizes the auditor’s office to proceed with scheduled audits and reviews listed in the work program. The adopted package will guide audits and performance reviews to be completed through 2025 and sets priorities for the auditor’s resources.

Votes at a glance: Proposed Motion 2024-0395 (Adopt King County Auditor’s Office Work Program 2025) — adopted; recorded vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 excused.

The auditor’s office will provide updates and reports to the council as audits are completed and will coordinate with council staff on scheduling and deliverables.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Metropolitan King County Council 1-7-25","oneSentenceSummary","The council adopted the King County Auditor’s Office Work Program for 2025, directing the auditor to proceed with planned audits and reviews included in the packet.","taxTitle","King County, Washington","taxId",2541,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395971,"King County Council adopts Youth Bill of Rights after youth-led drafting process",6219,6295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2098008-b720163926c80307641001fe10d3d4a9&start=6295&end=12514","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2098008-b720163926c80307641001fe10d3d4a9/thumbnail_6295000.jpg","/articles/6395971/King-County/Washington/King-County-Council-adopts-Youth-Bill-of-Rights-after-youth-led-drafting-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395971-c3e451ed6c29bda4040d8239b9bf52ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452906&Signature=Vks2~e51izNv3O9NksRn7jjzOKZVoP8dPnTxwLaIIHJuom4GKk~1d-ozOZDi3KzpKj6m2mu0M50O3IeI8S54knIiQzcboSNAz3V0c4v9udm5LGk5CKvCLd2M2Wzn8FO~dh98QYdfU-jPvAuPi8IEpe8pxSj7H7S~7tvWZshI1Bx~GCaLN7DMGTuho2EJ9FqVoD~RGRRLvUlXPdYRU0OqcWhd64vVsdy80X72gbYWAk~xNt0x3jarT14sXvHFXuWXDjRksIuVnCMCOz82ZgGVpEgeUOAcmD1Ms5IZ7Em~TcobJx85qIfAB6RkH7xf0Eh~aon~MsqwOmgn1G5mMuIxmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan King County Council on Tuesday adopted Proposed Substitute Motion 2024-0276, the King County Youth Bill of Rights, a policy declaration developed with participation from the county’s Children and Youth Advisory Board and youth leaders across the region.

Councilmember Dombowski, a sponsor of the motion, said the Youth Bill of Rights grew from the county’s prior youth action planning work and had been developed by young people. During the public hearing, several youth and advisory-board members described their participation in community “cafés,” drafting sessions and outreach to youth commissions in other jurisdictions.

The adopted declaration enumerates several rights and priorities put forward by young people, including access to basic needs and health care; equitable education; safety and belonging; a healthy environment; access to transportation and recreation; and youth participation in policymaking. Speakers emphasized the Bill of Rights is intended to be a living policy tool to guide future county investments and to inform an updated county youth action plan.

Young leaders, including members of the Children and Youth Advisory Board, urged the council to adopt the bill and to use it as a touchstone for the county’s next round of youth-focused programming and budget decisions. Councilmember Dombowski said the motion will help guide future county policy and investments for children and youth.

The council adopted the motion on a recorded vote (8 ayes; one member excused). Supporters said the declaration will help ensure youth voices are included in future policymaking and service planning.

Votes at a glance: Proposed Substitute Motion 2024-0276 (King County Youth Bill of Rights) — adopted; recorded vote 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 excused.

The motion requests that county departments use the declaration as a framework for youth policy and that the Children and Youth Advisory Board continue to support implementation and engagement.","The council adopted a declaration of rights for young people, the King County Youth Bill of Rights, following testimony from young leaders and project participants who helped draft the document.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395976,"Council appoints Osman Salahuddin to fill 48th District state House vacancy",900,10263000,11163000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2098008-b720163926c80307641001fe10d3d4a9&start=10263&end=11163","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2098008-b720163926c80307641001fe10d3d4a9/thumbnail_10263000.jpg","/articles/6395976/King-County/Washington/Council-appoints-Osman-Salahuddin-to-fill-48th-District-state-House-vacancy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395976-4042b0cb100d117d6c2189ff91ec92be/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452906&Signature=I3tnuAspsL35JCx7j48Avtmi6XmffDCSPHbCNdZquKVXVu7Fuir8ENNOB2y7ivm9iPlgM4NuyDwlQGjBo45YbRYycGeu65dERjOIDjGUEdD71UEttgd~0CTdHShBO-1I-GcIYv4p~jeLBLlvOHTeYKv6rsxXK7kEtQN1Rk8DNuVfXv-c0g05MysAYS2iidgm38QrRZShSRGrw2tsqN~FUO1njbdrROeOCex0Gj786aHbLL0Cf1rLQmiBHLQ2kwjLUUZOtBy1D4hh5JKfOzEoCm6lkV-bmz4lMc82laKgClDRJ6AGyqkytt~R1Tc9gQTycZ~nurJBgPMeGmD9AqMD2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan King County Council on Tuesday appointed Redmond City Councilmember Osman Salahuddin to the Washington State House seat for the 48th Legislative District, approving Proposed Motion 2025-009 as amended.

Councilmember Claudia Balducci moved the amendment to insert Salahuddin’s name; the amendment passed and the full motion carried on the roll call (vote recorded as 9 ayes in favor where present). The council then completed the administrative steps to seat the newly appointed representative.

The decision followed an extended public hearing in which dozens of residents, labor leaders, students and nonprofit leaders endorsed Salahuddin. Testimony included support from labor unions, local elected officials, the Snoqualmie tribal chairman, education advocates and many younger residents who said Salahuddin has engaged youth and community groups in the district.

Salahuddin, a product of the district’s public schools, described his priorities to the council: increasing access to higher education, expanding behavioral-health and crisis-response options, improving affordable and supportive housing, and boosting workforce pathways that connect to local employers. He emphasized his local government experience, prior work with student-government advocacy and nonprofit projects focused on health-care careers.

Supporters in the public hearing said Salahuddin has experience building youth programs and cross-cultural partnerships, that he understands local public-safety and human-services priorities, and that his life experience — as a renter, son of immigrants and recent local elected official — would help him represent diverse district constituencies.

Votes at a glance: Proposed Motion 2025-009 (appointment to fill vacancy in state House, 48th LD) — oral amendment to insert Osman Salahuddin adopted; final passage recorded as 9 ayes, 0 nays.

Salahuddin will take the oath of office at a later, administratively scheduled time and the county clerk will forward the required paperwork to Olympia as the appointment is formalized.","After hearing from dozens of endorsers and candidates, the King County Council selected Redmond City Councilmember Osman Salahuddin to fill the state House seat for the 48th Legislative District.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395984,"King County Council appoints Vandana Slatter to Washington state Senate seat for 48th District",2358,6177000,8535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2098008-b720163926c80307641001fe10d3d4a9&start=6177&end=8535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2098008-b720163926c80307641001fe10d3d4a9/thumbnail_6177000.jpg","/articles/6395984/King-County/Washington/King-County-Council-appoints-Vandana-Slatter-to-Washington-state-Senate-seat-for-48th-District","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395984-5b89ebe5b9c15988b86b966203512197/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452906&Signature=fqwl2gm2ao07S8vSCPAU8PAxt5KnlBVwKhZbV64CQ-SRx8gmr1k4f0JUp8sVu1rb3bw5TCOgN0aBPczdnL2OptXI763R9Z1UhSnf16n~qrI1BgQhLmTkOhoucOjQDutjCS27lOebgmOJ9lst-qs77eVDI-IsADoKTHsaBI~cj~FiB5lam3XmyXjqbQPN~8yOW4fo0N4wplPe6QmDRGsNqj3B2GNRdO0r~4J~9KuTbE6l2xZuvEMg~gw3kLbOjJSxeUni5jf5CZWLmKi1b9CUAZYiFNi~bp~XCIJZKcFfDKCVzY~ewdUNytGhkE1FmB1ctRGQd4BRjc5pWSW-3Zc88A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan King County Council on Tuesday appointed state Representative Vandana Slatter to fill the vacant Senate seat for the 48th Legislative District, voting to insert her name into Proposed Motion 2025-008 and passing the motion by recorded vote.

Council members voted to amend the motion to include Slatter’s name and then approved the amended motion by a 9-0 vote. Judge Robertson administered the oath of office immediately after the council’s action.

The appointment followed a large public hearing and candidate interview process that drew scores of residents and organized endorsements. Dozens of people testified in person and online during the hearing, and several endorsers described Slatter’s background as a health-care professional, immigrant, and legislator who has focused on higher education, workforce training and public health.

Slatter told the council she would be “ready to hit the ground running” in the Senate and described her background as a hospital pharmacist and chair of the House Higher Education and Workforce Committee. She said her perspective as a health-care scientist would add to the Senate’s expertise, and she pledged to partner with King County on pressing priorities including public health funding and housing.

Council members noted the range of experience among the Senate candidates, but several cited the 48th District’s internal selection process. Councilmember Claudia Balducci, who represents most of the 48th, said the district’s precinct committee officers had expressed a clear preference for Slatter and moved the amendment to insert her name.

After the vote, Judge Robertson administered the oath: “I, Vandana Slatter, do solemnly swear that I will uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States of America and the Constitution and laws of the state of Washington … and that I will faithfully perform the duties of state senator for the 48th Legislative District to the best of my ability.” Slatter then took her seat as senator for the 48th district.

The council’s appointment process included candidate interviews in chambers and an executive session to evaluate qualifications under state law. The council’s action will be transmitted to the governor’s office as part of the formal appointment process.

Votes at a glance: Proposed Motion 2025-008 (appointment to state senate, 48th LD) — amendment to insert name Vandana Slatter adopted; final passage 9 ayes, 0 nays.

The council moved immediately to fill the resulting 48th House vacancy through a separate process handled later in the meeting.","After a packed public hearing with dozens of supporters for multiple candidates, the Metropolitan King County Council voted to appoint state Representative Vandana Slatter to the vacant 48th Legislative District Senate seat and administered the oath of office.","actionData","errors"]

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