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King County officials warn proposed state cuts to foundational public health services could erase core functions; measles cluster monitored
Summary
King County health leaders told the Board of Health that proposed state cuts to Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) could force layoffs of disease investigators, emergency-preparedness staff and data analysts and undermine preventive public-health work.
King County health leaders on March 20, 2025, told the Board of Health that proposed state budget cuts to Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) could force the department to eliminate core disease-control, data and preparedness positions, jeopardizing preventative work that protects communities across Washington.
Dr. Faisal Khan, director of Public Health — Seattle & King County, said Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed budget reduces FPHS funding by nearly $60 million per biennium — roughly $25 million to $30 million a year statewide — and that the county’s department received about $19 million from FPHS in 2024. Khan told the board those reductions could “severely maim” public-health capacity,…
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