King County Executive
| King County Executive | |
|---|---|
since November 25, 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 | $280,584 (2024) |
| 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 a home rule charter for King County on November 5, 1968. The executive's powers were originally vested in a three-member county commission, which was eliminated in the home rule charter and replaced by the King County Council. 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 Girmay Zahilay, who served on the King County Council prior to his election.