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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Podcast: Historic King County Budget Passed With Emphasis On Black Community Investment

The King County Council has approved a $20 billion biennial budget for 2026-27, featuring historic investments to uplift Black communities across the region. Outgoing Councilmember De’Sean Quinn, who was instrumental in the budget’s passage, discusses its impact on the Black community in the Seattle Medium’s Rhythm & News Podcast. The budget allocates funds for housing stability, small business development, civic involvement, youth services, and reparative actions, addressing the county’s longstanding discriminatory policies.

Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

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