Online tax payments surpass $300 Million in 2016
More and more taxpayers in King County are opting to pay online thanks to the ease and efficiency of eCommerce. In 2016 King County saw double-digit growth in online tax payments, as the number of online payments increased by 8,775 to 66,338, a 15.2% increase from 2015.
First-half property tax payments are due Monday, May 1, and can be paid online.
“We are encouraged that more and more taxpayers are gravitating toward electronic payments,” said Mark Thompson, Property Tax Supervisor with King County Treasury Operations. “Leveraging technology is just one way we continuously strive to improve upon the services we provide to the taxpayers of King County.”
To use the online service, visit the County’s safe, secure eCommerce System. If you have questions, view Treasury Operation’s Frequently Asked Questions, call 206-263-2890, or email customer service at PropertyTax.CustomerService@KingCounty.gov.
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Yesler Bridge Rehabilitation Project: Update, March 2017
Last week the placement of new girders across 4th Ave S was successfully completed. In the next few months the project will work to rehabilitate north and south columns, cladding, capitals, corbels and pedestrian railings.
Crews recently opened the sidwalk on the west side of 4th Ave S between S Washington and Jefferson Streets. Crews continue work to widen the bridge footings, and installation of a large electrical utility vault next to the eastern bridge abutment. The sidewalk on the east side of 4th Ave S will be closed until late April. Thank you for your patience as we continue construction activities.
The Yesler Way Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which will improve safety and reliability while preserving the bridge’s historical elements, will continue through fall of 2017. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the project further, please contact YeslerBridge@seattle.gov or 206-684-8684. To learn more about the project, visit the project website.
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Kudos! King County Water Taxis receive rave from Seattle Times readers
This piece was featured at the top of the Seattle Times’ Rant and Raves list. Kudos to the Water Taxis for saving the day!
“RAVE After waiting an hour for a bus during Monday’s traffic meltdown, a fellow traveler said the magic words, “Water Taxi.” Dozens of us trudged down to the waterfront to join a line of 278 souls who were loaded onto the Water Taxi and transported on comfortable seats to West Seattle, where shuttles were waiting to take us home. Well done to the King County Water Taxi and its efficient staff!”
To read more about how the Water Taxi stepped in to save travelers from a difficult commute, check out the blog post Water Taxi triples typical ridership, carries 1,200 riders to West Seattle after tanker overturns on I-5.
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Social Media Spotlight: King County Metro Commuter Van Program Facebook
The Program operates an exceptional vanpool program and provide millions of commuter trips a year for incredible customers, and is passionate about helping people share the ride.
Follow the King County Metro Commuter Van Program on Facebook today!
Click here to view all King County social media pages.
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Tech Tip: Skype Bite: Virtual meeting tools
Skype is a powerful tool. You can hold virtual meetings with anyone inside and outside King County providing they have Skype for Business. In this week’s Skype Bite, learn how to start the meeting, share your desktop, share a PowerPoint (or any other document, like an Excel spreadsheet or Word doc) pull up and brainstorm on a virtual whiteboard, then mail that whiteboard to everyone on the call. View the video below to learn how to use these virtual meeting tools.
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Featured Job: Senior Performance and Strategy Analyst
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 03/15/17 11:59 PM
Salary: $4,147.00 – $5,644.60 Semi-Monthly, $99,528.00 – $135,470.40 Annually
Job Type: Appointed
Location: Chinook Building – 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington
Department: King County Executive – Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget
Description: The Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB) is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Performance and Strategy Analyst who will bring a high level of skill, passion, and persistence for excellence in the development, analysis, use, and reporting of performance metrics. This position serves as the county’s senior technical resource on organizational performance measurement, benchmarking, public performance reporting, and organizational performance reviews. The position is critical to the development and analysis of organizational performance metrics to support King County reaching the goal of being the best-run government.
Learn more about this position or view all available jobs.
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Screening of the documentary “13th” March 16
Acclaimed director Ava DuVernay’s 2016 documentary “13th,” titled for the thirteenth amendment of the U.S. Constitution that outlawed slavery (unless as punishment for a crime), charts the unprecedented growth in our country’s prison population, positing that slavery is being effectively perpetuated in the U.S. through mass incarceration.
Join us Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Impact Hub in Pioneer Square, Seattle for the screening of this important documentary followed by a panel discussion. The Impact Hub is located at 220 Second Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104.
This event is sponsored by the King County Department of Public Defense and the Office of Equity and Social Justice.
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KCIA/Boeing Field shines at Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show
Crossposted from The Centerline
We at the Airport recently got to share how we play a vital role in connecting the region to the rest of the world at the Northwest’s premiere aviation conference.
King County International Airport/Boeing Field shared the spotlight at the Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show, Feb. 25-26 at the Washington State Fair and Events Center in Puyallup. The event drew nearly 400 aviation professionals, experts, hobbyists and others interested in learning about the aviation industry. We served as a sponsor for the event and nearly a quarter of airport staff jumped at the chance to serve in the booth. Our folks answered specific questions related to the Airport, everything from general aviation to available hangars and tiedowns.
Read more at The Centerline
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Lake to Sound Grand Opening Ceremony March 10
Crossposted from King County Parks
It’s happening! The first new segment of the Lake to Sound Trail opens Friday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m. The Lake to Sound Trail (L2S) is a key piece in King County’s vision of an interconnected Regional Trail System.
Once completed, this 16-mile-long trail will stretch from the Cedar River Trail in Renton, to the Green River Trail and Interurban Trail intersection in Tukwila, along South 156th Way in SeaTac, to Des Moines Memorial Drive in Burien (the segment that is currently opening), down to the Des Moines Creek trail in Des Moines.
That means a continues route from the southern end of Lake Washington all the way to the shores of the Puget Sound!
Read more at King County Parks
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Women’s History Month Celebration March 24
Pictured are guest speakers from the panel discussion last year.
Please bring your lunch and join us in E-942 for our second annual “Women’s History Month Celebration.” This event is part of the Legislative Branch Equity and Social Justice Committee’s Lunch and Learn series, co-hosted by the King County Women’s Advisory Board.
Friday, March 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m. King County Courthouse Room E-942
The event will feature a panel discussion moderated by Councilmember Kohl-Welles. More details and announcement of the guest speakers coming soon. If you would like more information about this event, contact Lauren Vlas at 206-477-0943 or lauren.vlas@kingcounty.gov.
Additionally, the Metropolitan King County Council celebrated the historic contributions women of every race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background have made, and continue to make in the growth, and strength of King County, Washington State, our nation, and the global community. The Metropolitan King County Council recognized that history in proclaiming March Women’s History Month in King County.
Click here to read more and view the proclamation.
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