38 Cities. A Million People. One Voice.
Representing 38 cities of King County & providing a voice for over one million people.
SCA was founded in the 1970s to help cities act locally and partner regionally to create vital, livable communities through advocacy, education, leadership, mutual support and networking.
Partnership. Leadership. Results.
SCA Vision Statement: SCA will lead policy change to make the Puget Sound region the best in the world for our diverse communities.
We are proud of our collaboration with King County, Washington State, the Puget Sound Regional Council, Association of Washington Cities and other regional organizations.
We invite your participation and support!
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NEWS
Sound Cites Association 2024 Legislative Agenda
Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly Elected President of Sound Cities Association
(Issaquah, WA, February 21, 2024) – Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly has been elected 2024 President of the Sound Cities Association (SCA). SCA represents 38 King County cities and provides a regional voice for more than one million people. “Mayor Pauly is an...
Des Moines Mayor Traci Buxton Elected Vice President of Sound Cities Association
(Des Moines, WA, February 21, 2024) – Des Moines Mayor Traci Buxton has been elected 2024 Vice President of the Sound Cities Association (SCA). SCA represents 38 King County cities and provides a regional voice for more than one million people. Issaquah...
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2024 City Legislative Agendas
Bellevue Bothell Black Diamond Burien Carnation Clyde Hill Covington Enumclaw Issaquah Kenmore Kirkland Maple Valley Mercer Island Redmond Sammamish SeaTac Shoreline Woodinville SCA@soundcities.org
SCA Cities Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride and Juneteenth
See below to learn about how SCA cities are celebrating Pride and Juneteenth. In addition to these events, many cities have raised Pride flags for the month of June, made proclamations in honor of Juneteenth, and organized social media campaigns to spread awareness...
A Conversation on Compost Procurement
A Conversation on Compost Procurement SCA and Cedar Grove Present: Washington’s New Organics Management Law on Compost Procurement – A Conversation on Implementation February 15, 2023
Blake Fix: SCA Compiling List of Local Ordinances
Grant County King County (DRAFT) Lewis County Snohomish County (DRAFT)Des Moines (DRAFT) Kent Marysville Spokane (DRAFTSCA Staff Contact: Policy Analyst Kazia Mermel kazia@soudcities.org
Calendar Of Events
SCA Calendar of Events
Our Mission
Our Vision
SCA will lead policy change to make the Puget Sound region the best in the world for our diverse communities.
Our Values
SCA is committed to creating an environment that fosters mutual support, respect, trust, fairness, and integrity for the greater good of the association and its membership. SCA operates in a consistent, inclusive, and transparent manner that respects the diversity of our members and encourages open discussion and risk-taking. SCA acknowledges the systemic racism and inequities in our society and continues its commitment to the work needed to address them.