BudgetI served as King County's budget chair in 2002 and 2003, and 2009 during King County's budget crisis. Due to annexations and incorporations, steeply rising health care costs, voter approved initiatives, and a tax structure inadequate for serving an urban county, King County has faced annual deficits in our general fund that have forced budget cuts of over $120 million since 2002. We have worked hard to create a lean, efficient government without sacrificing the quality of services we provide.
The Metropolitan King County Council holds hearings on the budget to gather public testimony.
| Council adopts 2011 King County Budget that reflects sacrifice, savings, and public safety Council calls for Executive to examine feasibility of giving county employees greater flexibility over health care costs Comprehensive reforms in labor policy include changes in wages and benefits Council initiates audit of Sheriff’s Office Council adopts enhanced oversight for County’s high-risk capital projects Phillips’ leadership prioritizing public safety and health in 2009 leads to better budget approach in 2010 Statement from County Council leadership on unpaid employee furlough Employee incentive program targeted for budget savings County Council creates Advisory Committee to monitor $4 billion King County Investment Pool Executive’s proposal fails to close $93 million general fund gap, say Council budget leaders Twelve things King County can do now to cut expenses and narrow budget shortfall Council adopts public safety, health and quality of life as top priorities for 2009 budget deliberations
Phillips: $68 million budget deficit should never have happened King County ratepayers save $13 million through refinancing of bonds Phillips ensures Seattle's human service priorities funded in 2008 King County Budget King County Council adopts 2008 budget that respects property tax limits of I-747 Council creates advisory panel to conduct review of King County Investment Pool Archived Articles: - Council budget leaders call for funding for gang suppression unit in 2008 King County Budget
- Councilmembers concerned about County taking full responsibility for potential losses in investment pool
- Council initiates program to ensure oversight of major capital projects
- Council keeps sewer rate steady for 2008
- King County ratepayers to save up to $40 million through refinancing of bonds
- King County Council to Engage Citizens on Budget Priorities and Performance of Government
- Phillips Includes Airplane Noise Study in King County's 2007 Budget
- Phillips Helps Secure Funding for Emergency Repairs to Indian Cultural Center in Discovery Park
- Council Creates Expert Panel to Review County's Financial Policies
- 2007 Budget to Include Independent Office to Oversee Major Capital Projects
Ratepayers to Benefit from Bond - Council Approves Innovative Plan to Complete Harborview Project
- Council Adopts 2007 Sewer Rate At Level Lower Than Proposed
- "Boxed In" Council Approves Funding for Harborview Costs Overruns
- Council Approved Plan Saves Taxpayers Cost of Paying Rent for Employee Office Space
- King County Investment Pool earns highest rating from Standard & Poor's
- Phillips: Safety, Health and Privacy of Women Protected in 2006 King County Budget
- Phillips Helps Secure Funding for Parks, Trail and Senior Center in Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia and Capitol Hill
- Phillips: McCaw Hall, Pacific Science Center and Seattle Aquarium Receive Funding From King County
- Progress Report Highlights Fiscal Responsibility
- Council Places Veterans and Human Services Levy on November Ballot
- Council Moves Forward With Health Reform Initiative
- Council Sets Sewer Rate and Stabilizes Capacity Charge for New Hook-ups
- Disease Management, Wellness Programs First Steps towards Reducing Health Care Costs
- Council Approves Savings for Taxpayers
- County Council Unanimously Adopts 2004 King County Budget That Meets Regional Responsibilities
- Council Thanks Executive's Budget Task Force
- Voters asked to Approve Two-Year Budget Cycle
- Taxpayers to Benefit from Bond Sale
- Council Seeks to Reduce Costs of Software Purchases through Purchasing Partnership
- Council Approves Budget Flexibility for Major Maintenance
- Council Seeks Ways to Turn Trash into Cash
- Work on 2004 Budget Begins
- Council Approves Savings for Taxpayers
- Financing for Medic One System Approved By Council
- County Park and Pool Transfers: Unprecedented Opportunity, Unfinished Business
- Partnership between County, Communities, and Agencies Keep Parks, Pools Operating
- COUNTY CALLS ON STATE LEGISLATURE FOR TOOLS TO CLOSE $48 MILLION BUDGET GAP IN 2004 AND 2005
- Council budget proposal restores some human services,
trims 2003 jail spending by $6.1 million - Council Adopts New Entrepreneurial Blueprint for King County Parks
- "Marymoor Vision" Seen as Blueprint for Keeping Other Parks Open
- 2003 Budget Challenge: Closing the Budget Gap
Council must determine what services people need, and how to pay for them - Council Approves Project Refinancing
Early Repayment of Bonds Creates Financial Savings for County - Council Seeks to Enhance Revenue from Forfeited Property
Approves Motion to Examine Successful Renovation Program - County Looks to Join Purchasing Program
Participation in National Alliance Money Saver - Council to Law-And-Justice Agencies: "Work with US"
Motion Seeks Ideas on Budget Savings from Criminal Justice System - Council Holds the Line on Wastewater Rates
- Budget Committee Asks State for Better Distribution of Bioterrorism Dollars
Chair Phillips Calls Current Distribution Illogical - Council Adopts Project Agreement for Harborview Hospital Expansion
Budget Committee Chairman Says Contract Assures Oversight of Scope, Schedule, and Budget
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