Dear team,

As King County Executive, one thing I enjoy is getting out to Be in Community, meeting with teams at worksites across King County and thanking you all for the work you do. It’s one way I get to know more about you, your work, learn about your innovation, and learn of obstacles I can help remove.

This week, as part of Public Service Recognition Week, I’ll be visiting employees at our 9-1-1 Communications Center in Renton to connect with the team, hear and learn from them, and thank them for the critical work they do.

Like so much of what we do, the work of these dedicated employees is behind the scenes. But when residents need their help, they are there, 24/7, as a voice at the end of the line to help during times of emergency and distress. The professionalism, dedication, and empathy that our 9-1-1 team members bring to their work make a difference in the lives of so many of our residents, often in their most difficult moments. Read more.