Committee recommends confirmation of OED Director and adopts resolution on KCRHA oversight
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The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met May 15, 2026 (call to order 9:33 a.m., adjourn 11:11 a.m.), Presiding Officer Councilmember Rinck. Five members were present (Rinck, Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Saka). The committee recommended City Council confirm Beto Yarce as Director of the Office of Economic Development and recommended adoption of Resolution 32202 directing next steps following the forensic evaluation of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). Both actions were unanimous (5-0).
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- Recommended confirmation of Beto Yarce as Director of the Office of Economic Development (Appt 03469). Vote: In favor 5, Opposed 0.
- Recommended adoption of Resolution 32202 requesting the Mayor and King County Executive safeguard public funds, assess feasibility for KCRHA to address forensic findings, submit possible dissolution or restructure next steps if necessary, and provide monthly reports to Council. Vote: In favor 5, Opposed 0.
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Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee
Agenda
- This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
- Please Note: Times listed are estimated
- Call To Order
- Approval of the Agenda
- Public Comment
- Items of Business
- Appointment of Beto Yarce as Director of the Office of Economic Development.
- A resolution regarding next steps after the forensic evaluation of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA); requesting that the Seattle Mayor and King County Executive take steps to immediately safeguard public funds, determine if it is feasible for KCRHA to adequately address all of the findings in the forensic evaluation, submit a set of next steps on how the City will approach the dissolution or restructure of KCRHA if determined to be necessary, and submit monthly reports to Council.
- Adjournment
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- Agendahttps://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/5/6709_A_Human_Services%2C_Labor%2C_and_Economic_Development_Committee_26-05-15_Committee_Agenda.pdf
- Minuteshttps://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/5/6709_M_Human_Services%2C_Labor%2C_and_Economic_Development_Committee_26-05-15_Committee_Minutes.pdf
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