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Public Health Seattle King County warns federal moves could cut programs and urged local mitigation
Summary
Director Khan told the Board of Health that federal reductions and website removals are creating confusion and potential funding losses for public‑health programs; he highlighted possible loss of nearly $2 million from the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and uncertainty for CDC grants such as REACH and public‑health infrastructure.
Public Health Seattle King County’s director told the Board of Health on Feb. 20 that recent federal actions and reductions are creating uncertainty for local public‑health programs and funding streams.
Director Khan (as introduced at the meeting) urged caution and preparation, saying the county will not change service delivery models but expects pressure on funding for areas including gun violence prevention, racial‑equity and community health programs and CDC grants that support workforce and data projects. Khan said the county will coordinate a measured response through the executive’s office to understand impacts before reacting to individual…
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