Assisting people living in City Hall Park move to safer shelter options
King County employees may see activity in and around City Hall Park this week as a County and City-funded contractor called the JustCARE program will be in the park assisting people living there to move voluntarily to safer and more sustainable shelter options. This follows several weeks of successful individualized outreach with the persons living in the park and a partnership with the City of Seattle in identifying safer shelter options. Background King County Executive Constantine proposed and the County Council enacted a “COVID-7” supplemental budget in May that included funds for… Read More
King County to require all employees to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18, 2021
by Dow Constantine, King County Executive I know we are all eager for this pandemic to be over so we can get back to the things we love doing without restrictions or anxiety. However, COVID-19 is a novel foe, and it continues to adapt, evolve, and thwart our efforts to return to engaging with others safely. As such, we need to adapt and evolve if we are to defeat it. Following the actions of many other public and private employers, King County will now require all employees to be fully vaccinated, effective Oct…. Read More
Creating safer workplaces for employees
King County is committed to continuously improving safety at workplaces, in downtown Seattle, and throughout our county for all employees, residents, and businesses, and on Metro vehicles. We’re also engaging with employees for their perspectives and recommendations for how to improve safety at work. The County is taking immediate action on some of these suggestions to make workplaces safer, including: Increased security: Boosting security in the courthouse and other King County buildings Employee-only restrooms: Some restrooms are being designated for employees only and can only be accessed with a keycard or code… Read More
Metro provides many options for safely commuting to and from work
King County Metro provides many public transportation options that can connect people directly with worksites within the Civic Campus. For those returning to transit, information about our safety measures and how to ride can be found on our “A healthier Metro is here” webpage. In addition, King County’s Employee Transportation Program (ETP) provides resources and benefits to support King County employees with using transit, Vanpools, walkpools, and other non-drive alone options for getting to and from work. Choosing Transit During the peak commute, Link light rail operates through the downtown transit tunnel… Read More
Helping our community Revive & Thrive Together
As King County recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re working together across departments to ensure our community can revive and thrive together in the future. On May 25, the King County Council passed Executive Constantine’s seventh COVID-19 supplemental budget, funded in part by the American Rescue Plan. The total budget includes more than $631 million in community investments focused on food security, rental support, vaccinations, economic recovery, arts and culture, and more. As part of the rollout, the Executive’s Office worked with KCIT’s Design & Civic Engagement team to create the “Revive… Read More
Employee Discounts to 2021 Washington State Fair and University of Washington football
Washington State Fair: Employees can save on tickets to the Washington State Fair, Sept. 3-26. Click here for instructions on how to purchase your discount tickets. Once you are logged into the Corporate Perks portal, your discount pricing will be unlocked. There is no need to enter an additional discount code. University of Washington football: The University of Washington is offering discounted tickets to three Local Government Appreciation Games. UW vs. Arkansas State, Saturday, Sept. 18 at 1:15 p.m., UW vs. California, Saturday, Sept. 25 time TBD, and UW vs. UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 16 time TBD. To access… Read More
Proof of vaccination required to use Activity Centers
Verified proof of full vaccination is now required to use any of King County’s Activity Centers, and vaccinated staff must wear masks while in Activity Centers. Only those employees who have verified their proof of full vaccination through our existing process are permitted to enter Activity Centers. To provide proof of vaccination for verification, you have a couple of options: Initiating the COVID-19 Vaccination Declaration process through your NEOGOV Dashboard (click on Dashboard > Forms > COVID-19 Vaccination Declaration) and attaching a copy of an official document (see list below), OR Showing one of the following… Read More
Staying safe at work
An employee was assaulted at work earlier today, Thursday, July 29, on the second floor of the King County Courthouse. We are grateful for the actions of the King County Sheriff’s Office Marshalls who stopped the assault and apprehended the perpetrator. This incident is a sad reminder that all employees should be aware of their surroundings and potential threats in and around their workspace. If you see anything or anyone that looks unusual or out of place, please call Facilities Management Division (FMD) Security at 206-296-5000. If it’s an emergency, call 9-1-1… Read More
Future of Work: Return To In-Person Work
Building on what we learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, King County has developed an employee accessible intranet site, The Future of Work, focused on tools, resources, and information. The site helps provide answers to common questions and will be regularly updated with more news and resources. One section, titled Return To In-Person Work, explains in more detail teleworking updates, vaccine and mask guidelines, and answers several frequently asked questions. Although mandatory telework for many employees ended on July 5, 2021, this does not mean everyone will immediately come back to their worksites…. Read More
Employees must wear masks when working indoors with public or while in public spaces
All Executive Branch employees are required to wear masks when working in indoor spaces that are open to the public and in public spaces, and it is strongly recommended that employees who work in non-public indoor settings wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, in line with the updated health officer directive for King County and new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In King County, similar to other parts of the region and country, COVID-19 rates are on the rise, largely due to the spread of the… Read More
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