Food safety rating on a curve: How it’s done and why it matters
Crossposted from Public Health Insider We recently launched our first-of-its kind food safety rating system, and we look forward to rolling it out over the course of the next year. One unique component of our approach to providing residents with easy-to-use signage is our adoption of a rating “curve,” or adjustment of ratings by zip code. This new system has raised questions among some food safety advocates. So why are we doing it and how does it work? We sat down with our food program manager, Becky Elias, to get a better understanding of… Read More
Free home ownership program class: Money Matters: Creating a spending plan
Wish more of your money stayed in your pocket? Does it sometimes feel like you don’t have the resources you need to make ends meet? This seminar is presented by HomeStreet Bank to help you learn how to manage your income to meet expenses, ways of setting aside money for savings, setting realistic financial goals and how to create a budgeting action plan. Thursday, February 9, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Chinook Building Thursday, February 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at King Street Center Registration is required. Call 206-628-0207 or go online to www.homestreet.com/KingCo.
Increased security presence in the Administration Building
Beginning Monday, January 23, there will be increased security presence in the Administration Building. Facilities Management Division (FMD) security officers will be permanently assigned to posts at both the 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue entrances. These officers will also patrol the Administration Building and respond to calls for assistance. These positions come from a request for additional security in the Administration Building. In response, FMD sought additional funds in the 2017-2018 budget to increase the security presence in the Administration Building to be equitable with the other large buildings in the Downtown… Read More
Changes for offices of Civil Rights, Risk Management and ESJ
The Civil Rights Program within the Department of Executive Services (DES) will be moving to the Equity and Social Justice Office. Board and Commission support will also be in the Executive’s Office. The Public Records Program, King County Investigation and Resolution Office (KCIRO), and the Ethics Program and Board of Ethics will join the Office of Risk Management. With this change comes a new name for the combined office in DES: “The Office of Risk Management Services.” This new combination represents the new public records, ethics, and investigations services offered. Some benefits… Read More
TEDx Seattle Talk featuring King County Superior Court Judge Wesley Saint Clair
As a Chief Justice in the juvenile court system, Wesley Saint Clair has come to believe the system is is better at sentencing people than reducing crime. He asks that we rely less on the power of the justice system, and more on human connection with Restorative Practices as a solution. View the TEDx Seattle Talk in the video below or view all TED talks here.
Passing of Kenny McCormick, Metro employee and President of ATU Local 587
King County Executive Dow Constantine wrote to employees in the Department of Transportation on the sudden passing of Kenny McCormick, Metro employee and President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587. You can read the Executive’s message below: Dear fellow King County employee, This past weekend we lost Kenny McCormick, a long-time Metro employee and President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587. Kenny was a relentless advocate for the people he worked alongside and the thousands of ATU 587 members who safely get the people of King County where they need to go every day. His mantra… Read More
Tight-knit team works to protect community, one petri dish at a time
The staff in the King County Public Health Lab, tucked into the basement of Harborview’s West Clinic wing, literally hold people’s lives in their hands. In fact, at times they even hold entire cultures. Working with the public and performing tests every day, the lab runs tests on tuberculosis to the flu virus and everything in between. Staff also coordinate with other public health clinics and offices, STD and TB clinics, law enforcement and even the Washington State Public Health Lab to ensure community health. “We’re keeping the community safe, making sure… Read More
Featured Job: Labor Equity Program Manager
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 02/06/17 11:59 PM Salary: $80,412.80 – $101,920.00 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: Chinook Building – 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Executive Services – Finance & Business Operations Division Description: We are seeking a high energy candidate to help execute King County’s new Priority Hiring Program, which is a labor equity program that prioritizes the hiring of underrepresented construction workers on King County Public Works projects. Underrepresented workers include residents living in economically distressed ZIP codes based on income, education and employment data. This brand new position will provide program… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Public Health – Seattle & King County Instagram
Your local source for timely and useful health information you can trust — from Public Health – Seattle & King County. Website: www.kingcounty.gov/health. Follow the KC Pub Health on Instagram today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: Skype for Business Desktop Sharing
KCIT released a survey about Skype for Business and nearly 1,000 of you responded. Thank you! We learned that many of you really want to use the Skype for Business Desktop Sharing, but had some trouble figuring it out. You also said you like handouts with step-by-step directions. So, here you go. Step-by-step directions on how to share your desktop with Skype for Business. As always, let us know if you have questions.
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