King County is grappling with a $200 million annual shortfall for road maintenance, a crisis deepened by recent flooding, according to KOMO News. The funding gap also threatens public transit. The severity of the shortfall prompted Councilmember Claudia Balducci to convene a special meeting to explore solutions, KOMO News reported. Activating the King County Transportation District funding is among the possibilities being considered. A vote on proposed funding measures is anticipated in March or