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King County Council unanimously reaffirms support for reproductive health, asks executive to seek local funding after state and federal cuts
Summary
On May 20, 2025, the Metropolitan King County Council adopted a motion reaffirming support for reproductive freedom and asked the executive to explore local funding options to offset recent state and federal cuts to reproductive health services; the measure passed 9-0 after public testimony from providers and advocates.
The Metropolitan King County Council on May 20 unanimously adopted a motion reaffirming the county’s commitment to reproductive health care and asking the county executive to explore local funding options to replace lost state and federal dollars.
The motion, proposed as Proposed Motion 2025-0139 and moved by Councilmember Dombowski, passed on a 9-0 roll-call vote. The measure “express[es] unwavering support for reproductive freedom” and requests the executive to assess funding alternatives while acknowledging the county’s budget constraints.
The motion follows a May 14 Budget and Fiscal Management briefing used to inform a local response to funding cuts. Sam Porter, council policy staff, told the council the motion asks the county to work with providers, advocates and public health experts to…
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