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King County Council unanimously backs emergency motion to send aid to communities affected by Southern California fires
Summary
The King County Council on Jan. 14 adopted emergency Motion 2025-0021 directing the executive to provide a county response to support people affected by the fires in the Greater Los Angeles area.
The King County Council on Jan. 14 adopted emergency Motion 2025-0021 directing the executive to provide a county response to support people affected by the fires in the Greater Los Angeles area. The motion passed 9-0 after the council adopted a friendly amendment to emphasize housing stability for displaced residents.
Council Vice Chair Joe Dunn, the motion’s sponsor, told colleagues the motion asks the executive to consult with nonprofit partners, leverage county employee giving and donation of vacation or compensatory time, donate surplus county resources such as medical supplies and hygiene kits, offer technical assistance from…
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