Kudos! Seattle Times recognizes KC Metro driver for exceptional service
The Seattle Times recently profiled KC Metro driver Cherry Gilbert noting her positivity and good-natured approach to her work.
“Cherry Gilbert is so well suited to her job behind the wheel that she’s never caused an accident or gotten a complaint. In fact, she’s never even lost her cool. She’s so good-natured that she’s completely unfazed by drivers who honk or cut her off, bicyclists who flip her off, or passengers who ramble, yell or curse.”
Read more at the Seattle Times. Image courtesy of The Seattle Times.
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Employee discounts: Sounders FC and Mariners
King County’s Employee Discount Program has new discounts available:
Seattle Sounders FC – Saturday June 25, 2 p.m. Sounders FC vs. New York City. Ticket prices: Green Zone (Hawks Nest) $24; Balcony (first four rows of 300 level) $27. To take advantage of this offer, click here to purchase tickets and then enter the Special Offer Code: Employee2016. If you do not already have an account you will need to create one. If you have any issues with this offer please contact Gary Boyle.
Seattle Mariners – Friday, May 13 vs Los Angeles Angels, and Friday, August 19 vs Milwaukee Brewers. Ticket prices: $12 View Level / $29 Main Level. To take advantage of this offer, click here to purchase tickets and enter Promo Code: King.
Find more discounts on the Employee Discount Program webpage.
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Meet our new Lean Transformation Director
Crossposted from the Lean In King County blog
A message from our King County Executive:
I am pleased to announce that we have selected Gary Kurihara to lead us on the next phase of our Lean journey as our Lean Transformation Director.
Gary comes to King County with experience across several industries and, most recently, led a Lean transformation of a major corporation with more than 18,000 employees in the United States.
Read more at Lean in King County
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KCIT wants to share Earth Day kudos with DNRP!
When it comes to Earth Day, move over Department of Natural Resources and Parks and shine a little green glory on KC Information Technology (KCIT)!
While it’s true we don’t clean water, recycle asphalt shingles or plant trees, our paperless programs (SharePoint, CRM, paperless paychecks) can save a forest! Yep, KCIT is helping green the entire county with new processes, technologies and applications.
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Mark your calendars: Alaskan Way Viaduct shutdown begins April 29
Commuters and drivers should start planning now; use www.99closure.org
Starting Friday, April 29, the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the viaduct between South Spokane Street and the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel.
This closure is expected to start prior to the morning commute and last approximately two weeks as the SR 99 tunneling machine Bertha digs underneath the roadway near Yesler Way.
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2016 Special Election ballots mailed out
The Elections Department has mailed ballots for the April 26, 2016 Special Election to all registered King County voters. Only certain jurisdictions are participating in this month’s election so not everyone will receive a ballot. For a detailed list of what is on the ballot, please visit the King County Elections website.
The May Presidential Primary Election ballots will be mailed on May 4.
Please remember: Do not use interoffice mail service to return a ballot. Also, do not return ballots to the Voter Registration Annex.
The April election day deadline is April 26 and the May election deadline is May 24. You may vote as soon as you receive your ballot. If you should have received a ballot for the April election but have not contact Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).
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Kudos! Courteous, engaging bus driver makes this rider’s commute “the best”
Recently, this bus rider took to Twitter to share her praise for a particular driver.
Kudos to this King County employee for providing excellent, high quality customer service!
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Featured Job: Climate Engagement Specialist
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 04/25/16 4:30 PM
Salary: $78,644.80 – $99,673.60 Annually
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington
Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Director’s Office
Description: This position will act as King County’s climate engagement and communications lead and will work across King County agencies to implement the commitments of King County’s 2015 SCAP. This position will require strong engagement in ways that help support, communicate and bring funding to diverse climate-related projects and programs. This role will expand, diversify and strengthen alliances with public, private, and civic sector partners to develop, communicate, and implement regional climate solutions and shape decision-making in ways that advance equity and social justice and benefit public health, mobility, and the economy.
Learn more about this position or view all available jobs.
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Administrative Professionals Recognition Day, April 27
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 is National Administrative Professionals Day!
A special event will be held to honor and recognize the contributions of all King County government administrative professionals on Wednesday, April 27th from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Rooms 121 and 123 of the Chinook Building. If you are an administrative professional, manager/supervisor of an administrative professional, or a customer, please join us. Space is limited.
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Good Food Champion: Eat healthy, support local
Crossposted from the It’s Easy Being Green blog
Everyone can help to build a stronger food system by working to become better “food citizens.” Be aware of what you’re consuming, where it is grown or produced, and whether others also have the opportunity to eat healthy, local food. Through wise food purchasing and consumption we can keep our farms productive, our food businesses thriving, and ensure that everyone has access to affordable, healthy food.
Here are 10 ways to become a local food champion:
1. Buy local Few places do food better than King County with more than 100 products grown in the region. And buying local is a great way to cut down on the environmental impact of your food. Whatever your reason for choosing local – supporting local farmers, sourcing what’s fresh and in season, better nutrition and advocating for food access – learning about farming in your region and appreciating the seasonal foods available is a great place to start.
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