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King County could be an example of accountable government | Reagan Dunn
King County approved a grant-reform package, an inspector general division and an ethics ordinance after reports of $813,000 in questionable payments.
- The Seattle Times recently reported that a King County employee oversaw approximately $813,000 in grant payments to businesses connected to five relatives, prompting an investigation by the Office of the Ombuds into the Department of Community and Human Services .
- A new Gallup poll found that a record 89% of Americans believe corruption is widespread in government, with voter concerns spanning from local offices to the Oval Office.
- The King County Council unanimously passed a comprehensive grant-reform package, followed by Councilmember Dembowski introducing legislation to create a new Inspector General Division addressing potential fraud findings.
- Building on that momentum, the Council recently approved an ethics reform ordinance to close gaps in conflict-of-interest laws, while Executive Zahilay announced a Better Government Executive Order improving accountability.
- King County aims to serve as a national model for transparency and accountability; these initial actions represent a starting line requiring sustained hard work to restore public trust.
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