Council confirms Devin Shannon as King County hearing examiner; effective Aug. 30
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Summary
The council confirmed Devin Shannon as King County hearing examiner after an Employment and Administration Committee interview; the appointment was approved 9–0 and includes an effective date of Aug. 30, 2025.
The Metropolitan King County Council on Aug. 19 confirmed Devin Shannon as King County hearing examiner by unanimous roll-call vote. Vice Chair Perry presented the recommendation following interviews in the Employment and Administration Committee.
Shannon, a current employee of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, told the council she brings land-use and labor law experience and said she looks forward to learning the broader list of matters that come before the hearing examiner. Council members praised Shannon’s temperament and legal background; Vice Chair Perry said Shannon “will bring calm, competence and fairness to the position.”
Action taken: The council adopted Proposed Substitute Motion 2025-0213 (appointment of hearing examiner) as amended to insert an effective date of Aug. 30, 2025. Roll-call vote: 9 ayes, 0 nos.
Context: The hearing-examiner role adjudicates quasi-judicial land-use and other local administrative appeals and evidentiary hearings. Council members described Shannon as experienced in county code and appropriate for the position.
