Creating a culture of inclusion
Crossposted from the DAJD Employee Newsletter They’re on a mission. Employees who focus on disability issues for the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) and Public Health – Seattle & King County aim to do more than just comply with the law. They want to change the mindset so that King County jails make their services truly accessible to people with disabilities. Meet Brandi Brown and Brad Steinmetz from DAJD, and Blayne Amson from Public Health. Read more.
Celebrating the best of Rail: Our 2025 Employees of the Year
Crossposted from Metro Matters Each year, our King County Metro Rail Division grows, evolves and reaches new milestones—and behind every success are the people who make it happen. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our 2025 Rail Employees of the Year. “Each of these employees represents the dedication, heart and excellence that define our Rail Division,” said Metro General Manager Michelle Allison. “Their work not only keeps our system running—it strengthens the experience for the growing number of riders who depend on us. I’m incredibly proud of this year’s honorees and grateful for… Read More
Using data to guide resources to where they’re needed most: Portraits of Public Health
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Our website is full of all sorts of interesting data dashboards, synthesizing information from an array of data sources to allow our staff and the public to better understand who is most impacted by various health issues. Danny is one of the data scientists who does the behind-the-scenes work to make these data visualizations possible and to allow our staff to work efficiently. For this month’s Portraits in Public Health, we look behind the scenes to understand the work of Danny and his colleagues. Hi Danny. What’s your job at Public Health? I’m a data scientist. I create software tools to help my… Read More
Women in Rail inspiring future trades workers
Crossposted from the Metro Layover Employee Newsletter Metro’s Women in Rail Employee Resource Group (ERG) helped showcase careers in skilled trades at the 45th annual Washington Women in Trades Fair earlier this month at Seattle Center. Lead Track Maintainer Stephanie Forester, Lead Maintenance Service Center Worker Helen Nicdao, and Lead Facilities Electrician Erika Ruff staffed the Rail Division table, giving attendees a hands-on look at the equipment and work that keep Metro’s rail system running every day. This year, the group wanted the display to feel authentic to the work employees do… Read More
Tenaya Scheinman, former Inquest Program Attorney, sworn in as King County Superior Court judge
Crossposted from the DES Express Tenaya Scheinman, former attorney for the King County Inquest Program in the Department of Executive Services, was sworn in on May 1 as a judge for the King County Superior Court. She has been an attorney for the Inquest Program since 2024, presenting evidence to juries investigating the facts and circumstances of deaths involving law enforcement. She also served as a judge pro tempore in King County District Court, Snohomish County District Court and Edmonds Municipal Court. Scheinman was appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson to fill a… Read More
Robert E. Gant named King County Juvenile Court Services Director
Crossposted from Medium King County Superior Court has selected Robert E. Gant MA, LMHC, as the Director of Juvenile Court Services. Robert has served as a Juvenile Court Services Manager since joining the Court in 2019 and was Acting Director in 2021. “Robert’s work is characterized by the collaboration and clarity necessary to ensure Juvenile Court delivers programs that are effective, strategic, and promote equitable outcomes,” said King County Superior Court Chief Administrative Officer Linda K. Ridge. “We are grateful for his leadership and longstanding commitment to serving youth and families in… Read More
Executive Zahilay announces leadership transition at Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Crossposted from Field Notes King County Executive Girmay Zahilay today announced that John Taylor, director of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, has accepted an appointment as the new CEO of the Cascade Water Alliance, a partner organization that contributes to safe, clean, reliable water supply in the Central Puget Sound region. The department completed major projects during Taylor’s tenure, including King County’s largest-ever floodplain restoration project, a unique onsite battery system that provides reliable power to West Point Treatment Plant, and the renewal of the King County Parks Levy. Read more.
Precinct 4 SET awarded Team of the Year
Crossposted from the King County Sheriff’s Office Employee newsletter Congratulations to the Precinct 4 Special Emphasis Team (SET) for receiving one of the highest honors from the Washington State Narcotics Investigations Association, a non-profit professional organization dedicated to providing law enforcement training. The unit has been named the 2025 Team of the Year — a well-deserved recognition of their exceptional dedication, teamwork, and commitment to protecting our communities. This honor reflects not only their outstanding work, but also the integrity and professionalism they bring to every investigation. We are incredibly proud of their achievement and… Read More
Alongside people during vital life moments: Portraits of Public Health
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Birth and death are some of life’s most meaningful and complex moments, and for nearly two decades in Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Vital Records, Robbie has been supporting community members through the process of gathering and filing records for these momentous events. We’re proud to celebrate Robbie, her 24 years of service to King County, and the essential work of the eight dedicated staff she leads in our Vital Records team in our series, Portraits of Public Health. Hi Robbie! What does the Vital… Read More
KCIT Network Services has heart!
Return to Office is before us and February was National Heart Month. With these two facts in hand, the KCIT Network Services team flexed their “King County Cares” muscles. Realizing that they would all be in the office more frequently and that heart disease is the leading killer among men and women, the network team decided to increase the number of CPR-certified employees on their team. Over February and March, 12 employees volunteered to be first responders. Jesse Mock, Greg McDonald, Lori Dickneite, Jason Ford, Mohammed Kadhim, Wade Graham, Phillip Kinsley, Chris Stark, David… Read More
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