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King County immigrant and refugee commission briefs council; four nominees advanced
Summary
The King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission delivered its annual briefing to the County Council and four nominees were advanced for confirmation to the 13-member advisory body; commissioners and staff highlighted language access, housing, and outreach needs.
The King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission delivered its annual briefing to the Metropolitan King County Council Committee of the Whole on Sept. 23, and the council advanced four nominees to the commission. The commission’s co-chairs presented a report on 2024–25 activities, emphasizing language access, housing and economic needs, outreach and recruitment challenges, and partnerships with community-based organizations. "I'm proud to say that, I'm an immigrant," said Sergio Raso, a co-chair, describing the commission's motivation to address barriers facing newcomers. Council staff and executive liaisons said the nominees would fill important gaps on the 13-member body. The council heard that about one in four King County residents is foreign born and that local providers report rising demand for housing,…
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