| King County Executive | |
|---|---|
since April 1, 2025 | |
| Appointer | Electorate Metropolitan King County Council (unexpired terms) |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | John Spellman |
| Formation | November 5, 1968 (charter approved) May 1, 1969 (charter took effect) |
| Salary | $248,148 (2021) |
| Website | King County Executive |
The King County Executive is the elected county executive of King County, Washington. The office was established with the implementation of the Home Rule Charter for King County on November 5, 1968.[1] Previously the powers of the county executive were vested in a three-member county commission, which with the implementation of the Home Rule Charter in 1969 ceased to exist. The county executive is elected every four years and the office is nonpartisan.
The first county executive was John Spellman, from 1969 to 1981. The current executive is Shannon Braddock, who was appointed as interim executive on April 1, 2025, following the resignation of Dow Constantine to become CEO of Sound Transit.[2]
- ^ HistoryLink Essay: King County voters approve first Home Rule Charter on November 5, 1968
- ^ Gutman, David (April 1, 2025). "Shannon Braddock is King County's first new leader in 15 years. Who is she?". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 1, 2025.