Discover how to build wealth for retirement, sessions Jan. 14, 15 and 16
You and your spouse or significant other are invited to learn more about saving for retirement with the King County Deferred Compensation Plan. Several in-person sessions are coming up Jan. 14, 15, and 16, including: Social Security Simplified Retirement Ready Savings Strategies Financial Wellness Women and Retirement See details and registration. Other education sessions are offered throughout the year. For more information about Deferred Compensation Plan education—including webinars—go to the Deferred Compensation web page. If you have any questions, please contact KC Deferred Comp.
Take Winter by Storm
Snow warnings for this week are a reminder to be prepared for seasonal weather hazards. While winter can be wonderful, it can also be quite dangerous unless you’re prepared. Snow, ice, floods, and strong windstorms are just a few of the seasonal weather hazards that can impact our region. Being prepared for winter emergencies not only protects our families and property now, but also provides peace of mind for unpredictable disasters such as earthquakes. While we can’t stop winter from happening, we can get ready for it. Take steps today to plan for how you will weather this… Read More
Meet Colleen McIngalls, Program Manager for the Protection Order Advocacy Program
Crossposted from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Facebook It’s tough to do an interview about Colleen McIngalls because she just wants to talk about how great her Protection Order Advocacy Program team is. Colleen arrived at the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) a little more than two years ago. Prior to joining the PAO, she spent 11 years at Victim Support Services, serving her last three years with the organization as Director of Victim Services. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Seattle University in the Masters in Criminal Justice Department and teaches… Read More
New wireless network dedicated to Public Safety First Responders holds first communication
King County had a big day on Nov. 21, 2019 – the first two-way radio communication on a new wireless network that will handle public safety response for the next 20 plus years was held. This is the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN). PSERN is managed by the Emergency Radio Communications Division, a division within King County’s Information Technology Department (KCIT), responsible for a nearly $300 million project that will serve first responders throughout King County. The PSERN Project is expanding and updating the current system’s technology, and this work involves:… Read More
Retirement plan transfer opportunity
Each January, certain members of Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 have the opportunity to transfer to PERS Plan 3. You are eligible to transfer to Plan 3 if you meet all of the following criteria: You enrolled in PERS Plan 2 before Sept. 1, 2002. You are currently in an eligible position. You will earn service credit in January. Here’s how: Use the resources on the DRS website to help you decide if transferring to Plan 3 is right for you. Complete a DRS Member Transfer Form Return it to the King County Benefits, Payroll… Read More
On the Move: An MLK Day ESJ Festival, Jan. 30
Departments all over King County government are working hard to move our county forward, and closer to our Equity and Social Justice goals. Join us at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival to learn how we’re moving forward, and share what you are doing to make King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. When: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Chinook Building, 121/123 For more information, contact Brooke McConnaughey at BMcConnaughey@kingcounty.gov.
Pet of the Week: Pumpkin
Hi! My name is Pumpkin and I am available for adoption. I was brought in by a good samaritan on December 13th, 2019. I’m a bit of a scaredy guy at first but if you take things slow and get to know me, I’m actually a really cool dude! I love to play fetch, pretend that I’m the size of a lap dog and curl up in your lap and just hang out with my people. I love to go for walks and I pride my self on walking super nice and right next to my… Read More
Happy New Year: Here come’s the sun, it’s alright
We wish our employees and residents a Happy New Year! May 2020 bring you many exciting opportunities and wonderful moments! Despite the dark days we’ve had lately, remember what the Beatles sang, “here come’s the sun, it’s alright.” Look forward to this new year with reassurance the light will always come through.
Thank you for another year of remarkable achievements
Dear fellow King County employee, Everywhere you look King County is moving forward. We are growing, we are building, and we are leading. And it is your efforts – and those of each of our King County colleagues – that are moving us forward and helping us build on our progress and successes. Thanks to your talent, creativity, and hard work these last 12 months, we were able to deepen our investments, open new facilities, and rethink how we provide even more effective services. What we achieved together this year is remarkable,… Read More
What does an Olympian bring to her county role?
Crossposted from the DES Express Susan Broome knows a little something about being a high performer. She was a sweep rower in the 1988 Summer Olympics, competing against the world’s best in Seoul. “Broome” is also a suitable aptronym – a name perfect for her role. “People always get a kick out of that,” she said. Broome was in the premier boat in the Women’s eight in the 1988 Olympics. As a sweep rower on the port side, she was among the top four rowers in the U.S. Broome also competed at… Read More
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