Make this weekend a voting weekend!
Vote Centers across the county are open this weekend, and Elections staff are ready to help you register, get a replacement ballot, and answer any questions you need answered in order to make your voice heard. Vote Center locations and hours are available at kce.wiki/VoteCenter If you do spend time voting this weekend tag us in your photos @kcelections on Instagram, Bluesky, or even LinkedIn! For more information about King County Elections visit kingcounty.gov/Elections.
Sign up for ballot alerts!
Visit kce.wiki/BallotAlert to receive a text or email when King County Elections (KCE) has received your ballot back at Elections Headquarters, and when your signature has been verified. KCE will also send you a reminder to vote before Election Day, and an alert if there’s any issue with your signature. Ballot alerts are the best way to track your ballot through every part of the process. Sign up today at kce.wiki/BallotAlert. For more information about King County Elections visit kingcounty.gov/Elections.
July is Disability Pride Month – The voices of lived experiences, part four
To celebrate Disability Pride month, the King County Disability Equity Network (KCDEN) gathered reflections from employees living with hidden and visible disabilities about how their disabilities are an asset in the workplace, and how those attributes allow them to effectively serve King County residents. In part four of a multi-part series, KCDEN is sharing these first-person experiences to highlight the contributions of employees with disabilities. Because disability status is often stigmatized, the thoughts are shared anonymously and have been edited for brevity and clarity. “My disability is an asset at work because it set me… Read More
Bridging the gap between incarceration and community life: Portraits of Public Health
Crossposted from Public Health Insider A disproportionate number of people in jails and prisons have chronic medical or behavioral health conditions. When people leave jail, it’s a unique moment to connect them to services in the community that they may not have known about before. A team of social workers at Public Health – Seattle & King County works with people who will be released from jail to link them to vital services, ensuring people receive the care, medications and support they need to make a smooth transition from incarceration to the… Read More
A message following the July 26 tragedy at Seattle Center from Executive Zahilay
Team, Like many of you, I am heartbroken by the shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle Sunday night. As someone who grew up in this community, I know what the Bite means to our communities. The Bite has long been one of Seattle’s signature summer traditions, bringing people together to enjoy time with family and friends. To see violence at a place that brings so many people together is heartbreaking and unacceptable. My heart continues to be with the victims and their loved ones, those who were senselessly injured, Seattle Center employees and vendors, and… Read More
Plan to be heard
Do you have a vote plan? Research shows that voters who make a plan to vote are more likely to follow through and make their voices heard. Take a moment today to consider things like where you’ll vote, what pen you’ll use (pro tip: any color is fine!), and what resources you’ll use to research your choices. Visit kce.wiki/VotePlan to download a Vote Plan template. If your Vote Plan includes using a drop box, you’ll be glad to know there are now more than 90 official ballot drop boxes around the county, including brand new… Read More
July is Disability Pride Month – The voices of lived experiences, part three
To celebrate Disability Pride month, the King County Disability Equity Network (KCDEN) gathered reflections from employees living with hidden and visible disabilities about how their disabilities are an asset in the workplace, and how those attributes allow them to effectively serve King County residents. In part three of a multi-part series, KCDEN is sharing these first-person experiences to highlight the contributions of employees with disabilities. Because disability status is often stigmatized, the thoughts are shared anonymously and have been edited for brevity and clarity. ‘My disability is an asset at work because it allows me… Read More
Executive Zahilay convenes regional leaders to explore historic housing investment
Recently, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced the steering committee for the housing revenue workgroup, a cross-sector group charged with exploring dedicated funding to address the region’s housing and homelessness crisis. The committee held its first meeting earlier this month. Established through the Breaking the Cycle Executive Order, the steering committee will evaluate the feasibility of a new revenue source to support the building, siting, preservation, maintenance, and operations of emergency shelter and affordable housing in King County, including the potential for the first-ever countywide housing levy. The committee will regularly engage with service providers as well as private sector partners, philanthropy,… Read More
Accessible Voting Events, July 22 through Aug. 1
King County Elections is hosting multiple Accessible Voting Events around the county this election season. These events are open to all and are especially intended to support voters with disabilities or who need additional assistance. In partnership with local libraries and other community groups, these events will have trained Elections staff and accessible voting units to assist voters. At these events, voters can also register to vote or update their voting address, get a replacement ballot, use an accessible voting unit, and ask questions of staff. View the full schedule of Accessible… Read More
King County pet owners alerted to scam
FOX13 Seattle recently shared an article about scammers using AI images of lost pets to target King County residents. Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) was featured in the article, warning owners to remain skeptical and verify the claim with the shelter in-person first. The article quotes Cameron Satterfield, Communications Manager with King County Department of Executive Services, explaining a recent situation with a pet owner. “We were actually approached by a resident of King County [who] came into the shelter and said that he had gotten this text from somebody that showed pictures… Read More
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