King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.

On May 5, the council approved a motion to call on King County Executive Girmay Zahilay to create a plan of action for the administrative shortfalls of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA).

This includes an assessment of the funding shortfalls, KCRHA’s corrective action plan, and what actions are needed to ensure continued compliance with federal, state and other funding requirements during implementation of the corrective actions. The motion calls for the executive to give an initial briefing to the committee of the whole no later than June 15, and electronically file the requested report by Aug. 1…

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