Countdown to Election Day
Election Day is coming up fast on Tuesday, Nov. 8. If you have not voted yet, be sure to fill out, sign, and return your ballot as soon as possible. Ballots need to be in a drop box by 8 p.m. sharp on Election Day, Nov. 8, or have a postmark on or before Election Day. Vote Centers open this Saturday, Nov. 5 for those who need in-person assistance. Please remember that employees may not send their ballot to Elections via interoffice mail. They must use a regular mailbox or drop box – no stamp needed…. Read More
Safety video: Walkpools = safety in numbers
Our first priority is your safety and security at work, and we are continuing to partner with law enforcement, community, and other governments to ensure a safer, more welcoming environment in and around our facilities. Here’s another tip to help you stay safe. Walkpooling is a buddy-up initiative that helps employees travel safely by walking to and from work with a buddy. Walkpools are an option if you walk long distances, walk early in the morning or late in the evening, or have to navigate transit stations. Walkpools give you safety in numbers, a… Read More
King County Affinity Group celebrates National LGBTQ+ History Month by highlighting author Alok Vaid-Menon
For the last week of National LGBTQ+ History Month, the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group wants to celebrate artist Alok Vaid-Menon. Vaid-Menon is an internationally renowned gender-nonconforming writer and performance artist that uses their platform to advance LGBTQ+ advocacy and understanding. Learn more about Vaid-Menon and other LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history by visiting this calendar celebrating LGBTQ+ History. If you are interested in getting connected to the LGBTQ+ community at King County, consider reaching out to the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group at LGBTQ@kingcounty.gov. Learn more about King County Affinity groups at www.kingcounty.gov/AffinityGroups.
Roads Maintenance Section collects nearly two tons of donations in inaugural food drive
Cross-posted from King County Local Services King County Roads Maintenance Section is known for some heavy lifting. Last month they added thousands of pounds of donated food to the list of hefty things they haul in unincorporated King County. This heartfelt act of teamwork and compassion benefits local nonprofit Food Lifeline whose mission is to end hunger in Western Washington. Read more.
Why data is important to King County
Data is a powerful tool that can improve government services and grow equity in our communities. But how we collect and use data is vital to safeguarding people’s privacy. In their bi-annual meeting on Oct. 14, the King County Strategic Advisory Council (SAC) voted to endorse the countywide strategy to build up data governance policies and prioritize data investments. Watch this video message from King County leadership discussing why data is important, and what we’re doing to protect it.
Don’t count us out campaign
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider The shame and stigma of living with substance use disorder (SUD) have prevented many people from getting the help and support they need. To help reduce the stigma around those experiencing SUD, including alcohol use disorder, Public Health—Seattle & King County and the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) collaborated to launch a new health education campaign. Read more.
New leave donation programs begin in 2023
King County allows you to donate your accrued vacation and sick leave to another employee who is in need. New leave donation programs will begin on Jan. 1, 2023*. The current employee-to-employee leave donation program will be updated to comply with IRS requirements and the emergency leave fund started during the pandemic will be converted to a permanent emergency medical leave fund. Key information Existing donated leave balances can be used under the current rules through the end of 2022. If you have unused donated leave on Jan. 7, 2023, the balance… Read More
King County Sheriff’s Office represents at youth community events
by Chief Shawn Ledford and Manny Apostol, KCSO Communications Specialist Recently, the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) outreach team made appearances at two simultaneous youth community events. The Consejo’s Youth Empowerment Conference held at Renton High School was an opportunity for local students to attend workshops to uplift and empower them. Many of the students stopped by the KCSO table to learn more about the U-Visa/T-Visa program and language access. U and T Visa Manager Zoraida Arias… Read More
Open Enrollment is live!
Open Enrollment starts today and ends Nov. 15. To ensure you are selecting the right benefits for you and your family for 2023, learn about your choices and see what’s changing next year, including: Learn more All set? When you’re ready, login to PeopleSoft and select the Open Enrollment tile. Make your changes, review your Preview Statement, then use the Submit Enrollment button. If you don’t participate in Open Enrollment… Need assistance? The Benefits office is open for in-person service! Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations Chinook Building, 2nd Floor 401 Fifth Avenue,… Read More
Cigna Dental HMO offers second dental plan choice this Open Enrollment
If you’re in the ATU 587 or Regular Employee benefits groups, you’ll have a choice this Open Enrollment for your 2023 dental plan. The new Cigna Dental HMO plan covers the same dental services as the Delta Dental plan, but has some important differences to consider. What you pay for services The Cigna Dental HMO plan has no deductible and no annual benefit maximum, which means there is no limit to the dollar amount the plan will pay for dental services. You pay a copay for all services, which is a fixed… Read More
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