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October 19, 2026

Zahilay names permitting panel

By JOURNAL STAFF

SEATTLE — On Friday, King County Exec. Girmay Zahilay announced the creation of a new Permitting Advisory Panel that will work to streamline regulations to reduce red tape and remove barriers to building housing and opening businesses in the county.

The panel will develop actionable recommendations to speed up permitting and approvals to advance the executive's goal of creating more affordable housing, thriving small businesses, and reliable public infrastructure.


 
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