Kudos! Thanks for participating in the Annual Giving Drive
This is one of the many “thank you” notes our employees received during the Annual Giving Drive!
Kudos! Heartfelt thank you from outgoing King County Veterans Fellow
This email came from Kaleena Welch, a Veterans Fellow who is wrapping up her time with King County. She wanted to express her gratitude and how King County was able to successfully help her transition from military to civilian life. Good Morning All, I am emailing you to let you know that tomorrow Thursday November 10, 2016 will be my last day working for King County Stormwater Services Section. I want to thank you all for making my time here memorable, valuable, and successful. My transition from the U.S. Army was not… Read More
Kudos! Awesome Metro driver makes sure child gets home safe
This appreciative parent submitted a commendation for Bonita Johnson, a King County Metro driver who went the extra mile to make sure all her passengers, including this young man, got home safe. This parent says: Hello, I am writing to let you know about the excellent customer service my son and I received by one of your drivers. My 12 year old missed his stop and became lost. The driver let him use her phone and when she got to the end of the bus line kept him with her and brought… Read More
Kudos for KC Metro staff smiling through the storm!
On Friday October 14, a King County Metro rider appreciated her ride so much she submitted an online commendation. She says: “A big hug to all of you at Metro who do such an amazing job. I just wanted to say thank you, the weather is terrible today and there are lots of cranky customers so I wanted you to know how much I appreciate all of you.” Thank you for letting us know how much you appreciate our Metro staff and their dedication to providing high quality customer service with a… Read More
Kudos to Mario Bailey! Employee mentioned in local paper for great work coaching high school football and mentoring youth
A social worker in the Department of Community and Human Services, Mario Bailey was recently highlighted in The Seattle Medium, a local news outlet, for his stepping into the head coach position at Franklin High School. His coming forward allowed the students to play football this season, instead of possibly forfeiting after the original head coach had to step down. He is quoted in the article as saying: “When you’re a football coach you’re more than a ‘football coach,” says Bailey. “You’re like an uncle, a father, a best friend, a big brother – you’re… Read More
Kudos! Management team volunteers time to United Way Day of Caring
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter Members of the Department of Community and Human Services’ management team participated in the annual United Way Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 23. The staff met at 8:30 a.m. at the Children’s Therapy Center (CTC) in Kent, WA and spent the day improving the CTC campus. Some of the team spent the day cleaning and sanitizing the children’s toys and playrooms and other interior spaces. Others worked outside to spruce up the CTC grounds, lawn mowing, weed whacking, pruning hedges, raking, seeding, and sweeping…. Read More
Kudos to the Business Resource Center team for working to improve response times!
Consultant Tracy O’Rourke gives a Twitter shoutout to the King County BRC team as they strives to provide stable and efficient systems that continue to meet ongoing needs. Kudos to the staff for taking the time to learn new skills and provide top-notch services and technical support!
Kudos to employees who recognize customers, and miss them
This KC Metro rider appreciates her bus driver providing prompt and courteous service, but also loves it when her driver recognizes that she’s been gone awhile. Customer service is about meeting the needs of every customer through meaningful, heartfelt, personal interactions. Kudos to this driver, and other King County employees, who go that extra mile!
Kudos to KCSO’s dedicated unit in the fight against domestic violence in King County
The Seattle Times profiled the King County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Investigations Unit in Saturday’s edition, highlighting the reformation of the unit and the hard work being done to protect victims of domestic violence and convict DV offenders. The article speaks with Detectives Ben Wheeler and Robin Ostrum, Senior Deputy Prosecutor David Martin and Sheriff John Urquhart. The article goes on to say “Though there isn’t money to expand the unit, Urquhart said he plans to formally offer the unit’s services to the 12 cities that contract with the Sheriff’s Office for… Read More
Kudos! RainWise Program Reaches 1,000 Installations
In July, the RainWise program achieved a milestone: 1,000 rain garden or cistern installations on private property. The program offers rebates to install rain gardens and cisterns on private property in Seattle neighborhoods where King County and Seattle are working to prevent combined sewer overflows (CSO). Almost half of the 1,000 installations are located in King County CSO basins. To learn more about this successful program visit the King County website, visit the 700 Millions Gallons website or read this previous KC Employee News article.
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