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King County committee approves 60‑day extension of KCIT acting director appointment; council signals intent to extend through year

3777680 · May 27, 2025
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Summary

The Metropolitan King County Council Committee of the Whole voted to approve the executive’s motion to extend Stephen Hurd's appointment as acting director of the Department of Information Technology for 60 days (through Aug. 4, 2025) and stated an intent to routinely extend the appointment later in the year.

The Committee of the Whole voted May 27 to approve the executive’s motion to extend the appointment of Stephen Hurd as acting director of the King County Department of Information Technology through Aug. 4, 2025, under King County code procedures that limit interim appointments without council approval.

Background and reason for extension

Andy Miklow, Council Central staff, explained the County Code (KCC 2.16.110) requires council approval for interim appointments beyond 150 days. Stephen Hurd was appointed…

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