King County Assessor John Wilson violated ethics code 4 times, ombuds report finds

King County Assessor John Wilson violated the county ethics code four times, according to a report released Wednesday by the King County Office of the Ombuds. Violations included misusing county email for personal matters, leveraging his official title to negotiate a lease, using county resources for his 2025 executive campaign, and using sexually explicit language on county devices. Wilson’s term ends this year, and he previously announced he would not seek reelection.