File #: 2025-0174    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: To Be Introduced
File created: 7/1/2025 In control: Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: AN ORDINANCE relating to implementation of the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan; and amending Ordinance 17096, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.700.700, Ordinance 16147, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.010, Ordinance 19402, Section 8 as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.050, Ordinance 19052, Section 2, and K.C.C. 18.22.010, Ordinance 17270, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.25.010, Ordinance 17166, Section 2, as amended and K.C.C. 18.50.010, Ordinance 17971, Section 3, as amended and K.C.C. 28.30.020, and Ordinance 17971, Section 4, as amended and K.C.C. 28.30.030.
Sponsors: De'Sean Quinn
Indexes: Climate, Climate Change
Attachments: 1. 2025-0174 Transmittal Letter, 2. 2025-0174 Summary of Proposed Code Changes, 3. 2025-0174 Fiscal Note, 4. 2025-0174 Legislative Review Form
Related files: 2014-0479, 2011-0308, 2011-0127, 2012-0049, 2019-0435, 2021-0321, 2008-0107
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Clerk 06/12/2025
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AN ORDINANCE relating to implementation of the 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan; and amending Ordinance 17096, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.700.700, Ordinance 16147, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.010, Ordinance 19402, Section 8 as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.050, Ordinance 19052, Section 2, and K.C.C. 18.22.010, Ordinance 17270, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.25.010, Ordinance 17166, Section 2, as amended and K.C.C. 18.50.010, Ordinance 17971, Section 3, as amended and K.C.C. 28.30.020, and Ordinance 17971, Section 4, as amended and K.C.C. 28.30.030.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
1. King County has shown leadership in establishing climate, equity, and preparedness goals through the completion of its 2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan ("SCAP"). The 2025 SCAP sets commitments that advance King County's leadership in equitable climate solutions, create opportunities for all residents, reduce climate risks, and protects the natural environment for everyone who lives here today and for those who follow us.
2. The transportation sector is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas and air pollution in the Puget Sound region. Air pollution from transportation emissions is linked to increased rate of heart attacks, asthma, strokes, cancer, and premature deaths. Accelerating the rate of adoption of electric vehicles will help to reduce the harmful air pollution from exhaust emissions and greenhouse gas emissions.
3. The 2025 SCAP commits the county to reducing emissions in the transportation sector by supporting electrification of vehicles across King County and in county-owned fleets. Electrification of county-owned fleets requires the availability of vehicle technology to meet the operational needs to provide services to county residents.
4. The updated 2025 SCAP sets forth new performance goals and targets for electric-vehicle adoption that reflect current market conditions for electric vehicles and the slow...

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