This week, May 4 – 10, is Public Service Recognition Week, and we’re recognizing and celebrating all King County employees and the work you do for our county.

“Public service is more than a job; it is a calling. It is a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of people in your community and beyond,” King County Executive Shannon Braddock said. “It requires integrity, empathy, resilience, and a belief in something greater than oneself.”

Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first week of May since 1985 – beginning on the first Sunday of the month – to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local, and tribal government employees. It is an opportunity to champion the work and impact of public servants.

“At a time when some people are trying to diminish and denigrate the contributions of those who choose to serve in government, your work stands out as a powerful reminder of what service truly means: dedication, compassion, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to building strong, thriving, more just communities.” Learn more about Public Service Recognition Week.