Steve Larsen receives 2024 Fred Jarrett Leadership Excellence Award
King County Executive Shannon Braddock announced the winners of the 2024 Best-Run Government Awards on May 8, with eight King County employees, leaders, and teams recognized for their outstanding performance, leadership, and innovation. The awards’ highest honor, the 2024 Fred Jarrett Leadership Excellence Award, was presented to Steve Larsen, Deputy Director of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD). The Fred Jarrett Leadership Excellence Award is named for former Deputy Executive Fred Jarrett, the driving force behind Lean and continuous improvement for nine years at the County. It is presented to a senior county… Read More
Discount for June Seattle Symphony performances
Employees can take advantage of upcoming performances of “Haydn the Creation,” featuring the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Symphony Chorale, and three Soloists. Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $18. Learn more and purchase tickets at seattlesymphony.org and enter promo code GENESIS to unlock 50% off tickets at checkout. Pricing will adjust in your shopping cart. Limit 4 tickets per household. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet page.
Three Emmy Award nominations for videos produced by DNRP
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green Three videos produced by our staff Multimedia Producer Ken Christensen are nominated for Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. The winners will be announced at the 62nd annual award ceremony June 7 in Seattle. The awards recognize broadcast excellence in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington with government agencies competing against news stations, documentary filmmakers, commercial videographers, professional sports teams, universities, and other public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Read more.
Balanced You Conversations: Sarah Wilhelm
Balanced You Conversations is a series of talks about important topics related to overall health and well-being. Karla Clark, Employee Health & Wellness Educator with the Balanced You team sits down with Sarah Wilhelm, Strategic Advisor for Public Health – Seattle & King County and Best Starts for Kids. They discuss how government and communities can work together using the Best Starts for Kids model to support youth mental health, and more. “Best Starts for Kids invests upstream, the idea of getting ahead. We invest in prevention strategies, so young people in… Read More
Executive Braddock unveils 200-Day Plan
On Tuesday, Executive Braddock unveiled a 200-Day Plan for positioning the county for continued success while fostering lasting progress. “Thanks to your service, my office has hit the ground running, advancing essential business and preparing for the future,” the Executive said. “My 200-Day Plan sets out how I will lead and what I will focus on as County Executive.” The 200-Day Plan emphasizes delivering results for King County residents through strategic initiatives, safeguarding services, and prioritizing stability. It focuses on crafting a responsible budget, fostering regional collaboration and innovation wherever possible, and… Read More
Winners of the 2024 Best-Run Government Awards
King County Executive Shannon Braddock today announced the winners of 2024 Best-Run Government Awards, which honor exceptional performance, leadership, innovation, and a commitment to equity, efficiency, and effectiveness. In a new video, Executive Braddock revealed the winners of the eight Best-Run Government Awards: five innovation awards – for people, cost, service, climate and environmental stewardship, and equity, racial and social justice – and three leadership awards – for people leaders, individual contributors, and the Fred Jarrett Leadership Excellence Award for senior leaders. “Choosing the winners from the many worthy nominations from Executive… Read More
Take the Wildfire Protection Survey
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News Did you know that May is Wildfire Awareness Month? A wildfire in unincorporated King County could have major impacts. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prepare for and prevent fires, including reducing flammable material on and around your home, making an emergency plan, following local burn bans and regulations, and signing up for ALERT King County, a regional public information and notification service. Another important thing you can do is take five minutes to complete King County’s 2025 Wildfire Protection Survey, which is… Read More
Smoother rides are ahead as county rolls into its 2025 road resurfacing program
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News When the days warm up and rains retreat, the King County Road Services Division starts working on roads that have grown bumpy and sprouted potholes. In addition to making your drive more pleasant, resurfacing extends the road’s life and reduces maintenance costs. The work kicks off in May and continues through the fall, with schedules carefully planned to minimize disruptions and get the most work done before cool, wet weather returns. Check MyCommute for updates on specific project dates and locations. To learn more and see… Read More
New Community Service Area Civic Connectors group holds inaugural meeting
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News Strong communities rely on engaged people and government working together. That’s why King County’s Department of Local Services is trying out a new Community Service Area Civic Connectors program. Local Services brought together more than 30 people from across unincorporated King County on March 29 for the group’s first meeting at Renton Technical College. The group’s goals are to help members understand how King County government operates, to help make connections and build relationships, and to allow county staff members to engage and collaborate with members… Read More
Thanking our employees during Public Service Recognition Week
This week, May 4 – 10, is Public Service Recognition Week, and we’re recognizing and celebrating all King County employees and the work you do for our county. “Public service is more than a job; it is a calling. It is a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of people in your community and beyond,” King County Executive Shannon Braddock said. “It requires integrity, empathy, resilience, and a belief in something greater than oneself.” Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first week… Read More
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