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King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski
Learn more about Councilmember Dembowski, who represents King County District 1, which includes Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, North Seattle, and Shoreline. Dembowski’s term runs from 2022 to 2026.
King County Council Approves Safe and Stable Communities Sales Tax to Prevent Devastating Cuts to Public Safety
“I’m grateful that the County Council took decisive action today to protect our communities by authorizing this vital public safety funding measure,” said King County Council Budget Chair Rod Dembowski. “With this revenue, we will avoid devastating cuts to the Sheriff’s Office, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, our courts, public defense, and victim advocacy programs. We are also preserving investments in critical public health and human services that keep people safe and supported. This is a responsible step that will ensure King County remains a place where justice and public safety are delivered fairly and effectively. I thank Governor Ferguson, the State Legislature, Executive Braddock, and Chair Zahilay for their leadership. It was a pleasure to work with each of them to advance this effort and protect our communities.” Read more
Councilmember Dembowski and public safety leaders joined Governor Bob Ferguson at the signing of House Bill 2015.
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Chair of the Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee
Councilmember Dembowsk in front of a 100% electric Metro bus.
February 2024 | Each year, the Council reorganizes to select committee leadership and membership. This year I am serving as Chair of the Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee. The Committee held its first meeting on January 16, 2024. The meeting included a briefing from Metro General Manager Michelle Allison which can be watched here, on Metro’s long-term goals which are centered around hiring more Metro drivers and providing the safest system possible for its riders and drivers.
This year, I plan to focus the committee’s work on protecting our waterways, preserving open space, fighting climate change locally, as well as ensuring Metro Transit is safe, reliable and meets the transportation needs of our riders. The Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 9:30AM at the King County Courthouse Council Chambers. You can also watch the meetings live here.
East African Senior Center meals at Northgate Community Center
Councilmember Dembowski in the kitchen at the Northgate Community Center.
June 27, 2023 | Loved stopping by the East African Senior Center Meal Program at the Northgate Community Center to talk about King County’s services and to share the good news of added funding I was able to secure in our recent budget for these culturally-appropriate meals. Enjoyed the Q&A session and the delicious lunch!