Representing 38 cities of King County & providing a voice for over one million people.
38 Cities. A Million People. One Voice.
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: Capitalizing on the diversity of our cities to lead policy change to make the Puget Sound region the best in the world.
We are proud of our collaboration with King County, Washington State, the Puget Sound Regional Council, Association of Washington Cities and other regional organizations.
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Registration Open: March 4, 2026 SCA Networking Dinner
2026 Sound Cities Association State Legislative Agenda and County Priorities
For questions regarding these documents, please contact SCA Senior Policy Analyst Aj Foltz at aj@soundcities.org Use top menu to print or download PDFs
2026 SCA Boards & Committees – Appointee Information
Overview: Regional Boards & Committees The Sound Cities Association (SCA) facilitates regional partnerships among its 38 cities, Seattle, and King County through appointments to regional boards and committees. SCA has appointing authority for over thirty boards...
Now Hiring: Executive and Administrative Coordinator
Join our team! SCA is accepting applications for an Executive and Administrative Coordinator. To apply, send a resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format via email to SCA@soundcities.org, to the attention of Leah Willoughby, Chief Operating Officer. Please include...
Letter to the King County Transportation District Regarding Proposed Sales Tax
2025 SCA Membership Survey
Sound Cities Association Appoints Robert Feldstein as Executive Director
(King County, WA, February 7, 2025) – The Sound Cities Association (SCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Feldstein as its new Executive Director. Feldstein brings a wealth of experience to this mission; in public policy, strategic planning, and...
SCA Letter Regarding Concern over King County Council Motion on Committees
January 27, 2025 King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay RE: King County Council Motion Dear President Zahilay: It has come to our attention that the Council may be considering a motion tomorrow which will alter the process for bringing issues forward for...
Letter from SCA President Traci Buxton
Dear Members, Sponsors, and Stakeholders of King County; It is an incredible honor and privilege to assume the role of Sound Cities Association President, and I move into this season with purpose and excitement for the year ahead! I recognize the critical role SCA...
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.