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Key figures like Reagan Dunn, a Republican council member, have been outspoken. Dunn called for "immediate accountability" and announced legislation to tighten oversight over the sprawling grant programs. He characterized the situation as an "unmitigated disaster," expressing concern over the systemic failure at every level.
On the other hand, County officials, including Claudia Balducci, who is running for King County Executive, have acknowledged shortcomings. In a recent statement, she emphasized that "we do not know the full extent of the problem" and promised deeper investigations and more robust audits to restore public trust.