Constantine blames state property tax protection for hindering $35M shortfall fix

Published June 13, 2024 8:07am ET



(The Center Square) – King County Executive Dow Constantine is continuing to fault Washington’s tax cap as the county prepares for a $35 million general fund shortfall in 2025.

Constantine delivered his 2024 state of the county address during a King County Council meeting on Tuesday. The county executive touched on topics including behavioral health, affordable housing, homelessness and transportation. 

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