Seattle Tacoma, WA, November 6, 2026 — Dr. Kelly Kinnison, the Chief Executive Officer of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) serving the Seattle-Tacoma region, has tendered her resignation. The authority confirmed that Dr. Kinnison’s departure is effective November 16.

This development follows a critical audit that brought to light significant accounting issues within the KCRHA. The findings of this audit have had direct repercussions for the organization, leading to a substantial reduction in both its budget and its operational responsibilities.

The specific details regarding the nature of the accounting issues were not provided. Similarly, the extent of the budget reduction and the precise scope of responsibilities that have been reduced were not detailed in the information available.

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority is responsible for coordinating efforts to address homelessness across King County. The authority’s mandate typically includes planning, funding, and overseeing services aimed at supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.

Dr. Kinnison’s tenure as CEO has concluded following this period of scrutiny. The KCRHA will now face the challenge of navigating its revised operational landscape and addressing the concerns raised by the recent audit. The timeline for appointing a successor or implementing interim leadership was not immediately available.

The audit’s critical findings appear to be the primary catalyst for the recent changes affecting the KCRHA’s financial capacity and programmatic scope. Further details regarding the audit’s specific recommendations or the KCRHA’s future operational plans were not disclosed.


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