Election 2020: Seattle voters support funding for transit
Crossposted from Metro Matters While some ballots are still arriving and being counted, so far an overwhelming majority of voters in the City of Seattle have approved Proposition 1: “Funding for Transit and Related Transportation Needs.” This proposition would replace a funding source that expires at the end of this year. Revenues from the new measure would fund transit services benefiting Seattle residents through the Seattle Transportation Benefit District. Proposition 1 was placed on the ballot when Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan signed Council Bill 119833 on July 31. The proposition increases the current 0.1% sales tax… Read More
Annual Giving Drive offers virtual “office hours”
This year, the Annual Giving Drive is offering virtual information sessions to make it easier for you to participate in the 2020 campaign. The Annual Giving Drive’s Campaign Assistants are hosting Zoom “office hours” where you can ask questions, get help setting up pledges, discuss giving options, and more. The virtual office hours are available: Mondays and Fridays, from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, from 1–2 p.m. Access the office hours through this Zoom link For more information, contact your Employee Giving Program Ambassador, visit www.kingcounty.gov/giving, email EmployeeGiving@KingCounty.gov or call 206-263-9405.
Featured Job: Communications Specialist III
Salary: $78,992.16 – $100,127.46 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Department: DPH – Public Health Job Number: 2020EY12395 Closing: 11/17/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Executive Constantine statement on approval of Harborview bond measure
King County Executive Dow Constantine released the following statement late Tuesday evening on the $1.74 billion Harborview Medical Center bond measure after King County Elections posted that it was passing by 77 percent of the vote in early returns. “While there are still many votes to be counted, I thank the voters of King County for their support for Harborview Medical Center. These investments will ensure that our region continues to be the best place in the country to receive emergency medical care, and needed seismic upgrades will protect the lives of patients, employees,… Read More
Just over two weeks left in Annual Giving Drive
The 2020 Annual Giving Drive is about to enter its last two weeks, and you can help us reach this year’s goal of raising $2 million by making a pledge. There are hundreds of nonprofits participating in this year’s Annual Giving Drive, and many ways that you can take action to support participating nonprofits who are doing great work in our community and around the world. Make a donation, make a difference, and help make a long-lasting change. If you haven’t yet decided where you’d like your charitable dollars to go, here is a sampling of… Read More
Featured Job: Customer Information and Assistance Lead
Salary: $28.57 – $36.22 Hourly Location: Kent, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: DJA – Judicial Administration Job Number: 2020JF12373 Division: Judicial Admin Closing: 11/11/2020 4:30 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Safety in the workplace – tailgating
This is a reminder a reminder to be vigilant in the workplace regarding your surroundings and people in the vicinity of your workplace. Recently, there have been increased incidents of ‘tailgating’ in county buildings. What is tailgating? Tailgating is one of the most common security breaches. It starts out innocently, an employee opening a door and holding it open for others, visitors without badges, or the passive acceptance of a worker. The problem with these situations is that they open your building to unauthorized entry by individuals who could intend to harm building occupants… Read More
Training Spotlight for November 5
Mindful Eating – Online – In this 2-session workshop, we’ll explore mindfulness and how its application to eating helps us become wiser and more joyful in our approach to eating. This training is free and takes place on Tuesday Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, both days from 1-3 p.m. Register here. Mindful Morning for King County Employees – Online – A silent morning of continuous practice. During this half-day retreat, we will be guided in a sequence of meditation and mindfulness practices including: sitting meditation, the body scan, walking meditation, gentle mindful movement, and contemplative practices like… Read More
PeopleSoft Access Restored
Access to the PeopleSoft system is now restored for all users. Thank you for your patience.
Pet of the Week: Bronco
Hi! My name is Bronco and I am available for adoption. I have a whopping 100lbs of love to give! I am a very smart dog! At the shelter I am practicing how to sit! I am an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home! My caregivers have observed that I do not get along with other dogs. I will need to be in a home with no other animals! I would love to be a couch potato with you! I love head pats and big fluffy blankets! My personality… Read More
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