The Governing Board typically meets every third Thursday of the month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PT.
The next Governing Board meeting date should be determined soon.
The Governing Board is responsible for setting strategic policy direction for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, providing fiscal oversight, and ensuring the Authority is making adequate progress in fulfilling its mission.
Any questions regarding the Governing Board? Reach out to our Chief of External Affairs Lisa Edge.
Primary Documents
KCRHA 2025 Q2 Program Performance Report – October 30, 2025
KCRHA Governing Board By-laws – April 17, 2025
KCRHA Interlocal Agreement – November 7, 2024
Signed Resolutions
Signed Resolution 2025-01 Sound Transit Lease Amendment – February 20, 2025
Signed Resolution 2025-02 Governing Board Bylaws – April 17, 2025
Signed Resolution 2025-03 Interfund Loan – April 17, 2025
Signed Resolution 2025-04 First Presbyterian Lease Amendment – May 15, 2025
Signed Resolution 2025-05 King County v. Turner – May 15, 2025
Signed Resolution 2025-06 Personnel Management Special Committee – May 15, 2025
Signed Resolution 2025-07 East King County ILA – July 30, 2025
Signed Resolution 2025-08 Westwood Lease Amendment – July 30, 2025
Signed Resolution 2025-09 Amending Property Agreement – September 26, 2025
Signed Resolution 2025-11 Labor Relations Special Committee – September 26, 2025
Governing Board Meetings
This meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum.
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Supplemental Materials
Governing Board Special Meeting Agenda – October 27, 2025
Governing Board Special Meeting Packet – October 27, 2025
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KCRHA Governing Board Special Meeting Agenda – August 15, 2025
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Governing Board Special Meeting Agenda – July 30, 2025
Governing Board Special Meeting Packet – July 30, 2025 (updated July 30, 2025 at 10:20 am PT)
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Meeting Details:
Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Time: 1:00-5:00 pm PT
Location: Together Center – 16305 NE 87th St, Redmond, WA 98052
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Agenda
Meeting Packet – updated March 19, 2025 at 9:40 am
KCRHA Governing Board Meeting – January 16, 2025 – CANCELED
The KCRHA Governing Board meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025 has been canceled due to a lack of quorum of board members able to attend.
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Meet the Governing Board
Executive Girmay Zahilay
King County
Girmay Zahilay is the seventh elected King County Executive. He oversees one of the largest local governments in the country, leading more than 18,000 employees who provide services to 2.3 million residents. Read more about Executive Zahilay.
Mayor Katie Wilson
City of Seattle
Katie B. Wilson is the Mayor of Seattle, taking office in January 2026. A longtime transit advocate and community organizer, Wilson co-founded the Transit Riders Union and then led the organization for over a decade, during which time she had extraordinary success building coalitions to win better transit, affordable fares, higher wages, stronger renter protections, and new progressive revenue. Read more about Mayor Wilson.
Councilmember Claudia Balducci
Representing the King County Council
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci is a mom, transportation and affordable housing leader, and a former public safety official. Representing Council District 6 in East King County, Claudia Balducci is committed to making King County government works better. Read more about Councilmember Balducci.
Councilmember Jorge Barón
Representing the King County Council
Jorge L. Barón was elected to be a member of the Metropolitan King County Council in November 2023 and will serve as the representative for District 4 on the Council from January 2024 to December 2026. Read more about Councilmember Barón.
Councilmember Dionne Foster
Representing the Seattle City Council
Councilmember Foster has spent the last 15 years improving access and outcomes for vulnerable Seattleites. Her career spans the nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors, where the common thread has been a commitment to service. Read more about Councilmember Foster.
Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck
Representing the Seattle City Council
As a councilmember, Alexis has spearheaded the creation of a dedicated Committee on Federal Policy Changes to respond in real time to federal attacks on Seattle, She’s been a fierce fighter for working families and strengthening protections for all Seattle residents. Read more about Councilmember Rinck
Mayor Nancy Backus
City of Auburn, Representing Sound Cities Association
Nancy Backus, Auburn’s first female mayor since its 1891 incorporation, began her mayoral term in 2014. Prior, she spent a decade as an Auburn city councilmember and 25 years as a financial manager at Boeing. Read more about Mayor Backus.
Councilmember Kelly Jiang
City of Issaquah, Representing Sound Cities Association
Kelly Jiang is a City Councilmember for Issaquah, WA. She was appointed to fill a vacant council seat in February 2025, and was subsequently elected in November 2025 for Position Number 1. Read more about Councilmember Jiang.
Council President Ed Prince
City of Renton, Representing Sound Cities Association
A proud resident of the Cascade neighborhood Council President Ed Prince believes the strength of our government comes from collaborating with our residents and community partners. Read more about Council President Prince.
Yvonne-Monique Aviva
Lived Experience Member, King County Appointee
Yvonne-Monique Aviva is the Senior Director of Residential and Foster Care Services at Friends of Youth. She leads a division focused on homeless youth and foster care, blending her expertise in organizational change with a fierce commitment to racial equity and inclusion. Known for her ability to drive complex initiatives, she centers youth voices in the design of solutions, ensuring that the services and systems she helps build truly reflect the needs of the community.
Ellyse Bracken
Lived Experience Member, City of Seattle Appointee
Ellyse Bracken is the Executive Director of BRIDGES, PNW Alternative Peer Groups, where she works to support youth in early recovery and provide them with the tools to change the trajectory of their lives. Prior to this role, she managed contracts and grant-funded programs at Uplift Northwest (formerly the Millionair Club Charity), helping individuals experiencing homelessness connect with employment opportunities.
Kent Hay
Lived Experience Member, Sound Cities Association Appointee
Kent Hay is the Human Services Director for the City of Auburn and oversees the Department of Anti-Homelessness. Kent Hay has worked for the City of Auburn since 2020 and has worked within the social services and criminal justice field for over 20 years. He believes that everyone should have access to true (within their price range) affordable housing and that everyone experiencing homelessness South King County should have access to sheltering within their city.
If you’re looking for business accomplished under the previous Interlocal Agreement and governance structure, you can view the archived Implementation Board and Governing Committee pages. If you’re looking for archived public meetings, please view our Public Meetings Archive page, or our YouTube channel.
