Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about domestic violence, signs of abuse, and how we can stop it. Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, and financial abuse. It does not discriminate by age, gender, background, or profession. It can impact our coworkers, our neighbors, and our loved ones. The statistics remind us why awareness matters: Nearly 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men have experienced domestic violence and reported it. On average, 24 people per minute in the United States are physically… Read More
Disability services available for employees
This October is the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce. As we celebrate acknowledgement, it is helpful to be reminded of the amazing Disability Services teams taking care of and supporting King County employees. Disability Services collaborates with the individual, their healthcare provider, and the appropriate departmental personnel for an individualized analysis of reasonable job accommodations that could effectively meet health or disability needs in the workplace. View this Disability Services Overview for more information and… Read More
Don’t leave history behind: Celebrate Archives Month
October is Archives Month, and King County Archives wants you to celebrate with us. We’re offering county staff tours of our beautiful space, including the areas where we store and preserve historically significant county government records. What is Archives Month? Many people don’t realize that the historical county government records at King County Archives are publicly accessible. Archives Month is a reminder to explore and make use of them. Preserving government records is essential for promoting democracy and government transparency. Read more.
José Reynaga cultivates community at the CCFJC
Crossposted from the DAJD Employee Newsletter For two decades, José Reynaga has been a dedicated custodian for King County, ensuring that the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center (CCFJC) remains safe, clean, and welcoming every day. Beyond his essential custodial work, Reynaga has nurtured something extraordinary that brightens the lives of everyone around him: His passion for gardening and flowers. Read more. Pictured: Miae Aramori, left, and José Reynaga, right, showcasing two of Reynaga’s beautiful floral arrangements at a recent CCFJC staff appreciation event.
Resources and services that support all people
Various groups and communities have been targeted by executive orders and policy directives recently issued by the federal administration. Guided by our values and True North, King County will continue to provide county services and programs that support all communities and all people, including immigrants and refugees, women, transgender people, LGBTQ+ people, people of all racial identities, people with disabilities, and people of every religion, or of no religion. We are steadfast in our commitment to our employees. There are many services and resources offered by King County and organizations in the community… Read More
Honoring heritage, inspiring the future: Celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
Crossposted from Metro Matters From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, we recognize Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx/Hispanic communities across our region and country. This observance also highlights the importance of representation, connection, and belonging; values we strive to integrate into our workplace and service every day at Metro. Read more.
Executive Braddock celebrates 2025 Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, communities across the United States celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. In King County, Executive Shannon Braddock has proclaimed this time as Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month. Sept. 15 is the starting point for Latinx Heritage Month as the anniversary of 1821 independence declarations in five Latin American countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua – and Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence on Sept. 16, Sept. 18, and Sept. 21, respectively. “The cultural, educational, economic, and political influences of Latinx residents can be… Read More
Airport attracts eventgoers in Chinatown-International District
Crossposted from the DES Express King County International Airport recently participated in the Chinatown-International District Celebration for the first time. Troy Chen, Community Outreach Specialist, recommended the airport join in the event, held on July 12. Chen, who is fluent in Mandarin, Shanghainese (the Shanghai dialect), Spanish and English, engaged with community members and highlighted several ongoing and upcoming projects happening around the airfield. Read more.
Monitoring in Action: How King County’s On-Site Septic Program is improving service and equity
Priscilla de Andrade, with the Performance and Strategy (PSB) team, recently interviewed Meagan Jackson, who leads the Operations and Maintenance team in the On-Site Septic systems (OSS) Program. They discussed how performance data is driving smarter service delivery, faster permit reviews, and more equitable responses to septic system failures across King County. To ensure the program is meeting its goals effectively and equitably, the OSS team relies on a robust performance monitoring system. They collect and analyze data from permit applications and inspection reports to track trends, identify problems early, and evaluate… Read More
Honoring Disability Pride Month and 35 years of the ADA: King County’s path to progress
On July 26, 2025, King County Executive Shannon Braddock proclaimed Disability Pride Day and invited all employees and residents to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and recommit to the principles of justice, equity, and “Nothing About Us Without Us.” You can read the full proclamation here. Executive Braddock and the Office of Equity and Racial and Social Justice (OERSJ) celebrated during an event on Saturday, July 26 that included reading the Disability Pride Month proclamation followed by a short program. Monisha Harrell, Director of King County’s Office of Equity and Racial… Read More
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