Executive Constantine is GeekWire’s Geek of the Week
Executive Constantine is GeekWire’s Geek of the Week this week, and he sent a Thank You tweet Monday. Geek of the Week profiles the characters of Pacific Northwest tech, science, games, innovation, and more. In Kurt Schlosser’s May 11 feature, Executive Constantine says, ““Preserving this amazing place and serving the people who live here are my lifelong passions.” He shares parts of his and his family’s story, his thoughts on our Best-Run Government continuous improvement campaign, and something else we can all consider: Your best tip or trick for managing everyday work… Read More
Metro receives national award for reduction in bus driver assaults
Crossposted from Metro Matters King County Metro was recognized this week with a national 2018 Bus Safety & Security Excellence Award for its Transit Operator Assault Program, which helped reduce assaults on operators by 53 percent since 2008. That drop is despite a 17-percent increase in ridership over that same period. Metro was presented with a “Certificate of Merit for Security” for transit agencies with more than 20 million riders at the American Public Transportation Association’s annual conference in Tampa, Florida. A Certificate of Merit is given to organizations in recognition of… Read More
Initiative brings people together, provides education and support for faith leaders
We’ve all heard the saying “there’s strength in numbers.” From volunteers coming together to build a home to the mass migration of monarch butterflies, when people (or even animals) come together, beautiful and powerful things can happen. King County is no different. When it provides opportunities for the community to come together, there are amazing results. For example, the American Muslim Empowerment Network, a program of the Muslim American Association of Puget Sound (MAPS), received funding from the King County Resilience Fund to strengthen community support for immigrants and refugees who are… Read More
Now Accepting Applications for Parent/Caregiver Education and Support RFP – Due June 14
Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids The request for proposals to fund Parent/Caregiver Education and Support services is now open and available here. Best Starts for Kids is investing in Community-Based Parenting and Peer Supports as one means of enhancing strengths and services within King County communities and improving child and family outcomes. This funding strategy is part of our Invest Early prenatal to 5 years old work. This RFP for Parent/Caregiver Education and Support, is one of five Community-Based Parenting and Peer Supports RFPs that Best Starts is releasing to partner with community-based organizations to promote… Read More
More accountability, higher customer standards: upcoming Access paratransit service will have both
Crossposted from Metro Matters By Chrissy Russillo, Managing Director of King County Metro’s Paratransit Rideshare Operations program With the help of customers and advocates, King County Metro is just a few weeks away from reaching a major milestone toward improving Access paratransit service. Later this month, we plan on calling on contractors to formally resubmit service proposals that will better meet the expectations and needs of our customers. A list of key changes was developed with Access customers and advocates of the disability community, built over the course of 11 workgroup meetings… Read More
Kudos! to RASKC’s Humane Education team
RASKC spent some time with Fairwood Christian Preschool students in Renton, and they were a hit! Animal Control Specialist Nickie Ford (pictured) and Animal Services Administrator Lluvia Ellison-Morales spent two days sharing RASKC’s Humane Education with more than 125 students as part of the school’s pet week. Fairwood posted on Facebook, “We had a visit from the Kent animal control today. The kids had a blast! @kingcountypets” Well done, Nickie and Lluvia!
Metro’s Lost and Found Office featured on MyNorthwest.com
Executive Constantine shared Chris Sullivan’s MyNorthwest.com article on Facebook, and reminds us that, despite Metro’s Lost and Found program, many items and personal effects are never claimed. Visit Metro’s Customer Service site for more information, and help spread the word!
The King County Immigrant & Refugee Commission is recruiting!
Shared from the Executive’s “King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission” page On Feb. 27, 2018 King County Executive Dow Constantine and members of the County Council signed legislation creating an Immigrant and Refugee Commission, a permanent body committed to integrating, strengthening and valuing immigrant and refugee communities and upholding the county’s commitment as a welcoming community. The Commission will meet monthly beginning in fall of 2018, and will work to achieve fair and equitable access to county services for immigrant and refugee communities, improve opportunities for civic engagement, set annual goals, and… Read More
Pet of the Week: Django Reinhardt
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Jazzy pup Django Reinhardt is our Pet of the Week! This pittie girl was brought in by her previous owner because she wasn’t a good fit for a rambunctious, high-traffic home. Django’s previous family described her as outgoing, loving, playful, and pretty much the best dog ever. She loves people and wants to be around them cuddling and helping out. Since Django is full of energy and loves to play, she’s one of our “Rambunctious Red” pets. She’s spirited and fun-loving, but tends to calm down more… Read More
Join King County at the Washington Women in Trades event Friday, May 11
Join King County Facilities Management Division, Department of Natural Resources & Parks, Department of Transportation and others at the Seattle Center for the 39th Annual Washington Women in Trades Career Fair this Friday, May 11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Learn more about the fair here.
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