Election ballots have been mailed out
Your ballot is in the mail! Check your mailbox and if you haven’t received your ballot by Monday, October 21, give King County Elections a call at 206-296-VOTE. Not sure if you’re registered? Visit VoteWA.gov to register or update your registration information. Election Day is November 5 – now is a great time to make sure you’re ready to make your voice heard!
Sound Transit Police bike unit boosts system safety with increased visibility and flexibility
Crossposted from the Sound Transit Platform blog You’re used to seeing security on our trains. But now you can see Sound Transit Police on bikes as well. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the safety of our riders, Sound Transit Police, a unit of the King County Sheriff’s Office, has formed a seven-officer bike team. The goal of the team is to increase law enforcement visibility throughout the system with extra presence in problem areas. Because it is a flexible police resource, you might see the bike unit around any station…. Read More
Celebrate education and literacy through the Annual Giving Drive
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on October 5, a day dedicated to honoring the contributions of teachers around the world. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future by educating, inspiring, and guiding students. This is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges teachers face including underfunded education systems, overcrowded classrooms, and insufficient resources. It’s also National Book Month! Join us in celebrating education and literacy through the Annual Giving Drive. Read more to learn about few EGP nonprofits that work in these areas. To see the full list and… Read More
Emergency Management staff participate in Tolt River dam failure exercise
Crossposted from the DES Express Emergency Management staff participated in a full-scale dam failure exercise for the South Fork Tolt River Dam on Oct. 3. The City of Seattle owns and operates the Tolt Reservoir and Dams, located 16 miles upstream from the City of Carnation on the South Fork Tolt River. The reservoir stores 57,900 acre-feet of water to supply about 30 to 40 percent of the drinking water for 1.6 million people in the metropolitan Seattle area. In the unlikely event of a dam failure, water from the reservoir may… Read More
Carol Basile takes new role as Public Finance Officer
Crossposted from the DES Express Carol Basile has accepted the newly created role of Public Finance Officer (PFO) for King County. This new position manages the county’s $5 billion debt and $11 billion investment functions and is part of the Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD) management team. “We created this position to ensure we have the appropriate leadership influence and oversight to manage our complex and rapidly expanding debt and investment programs,” said Ken Guy, FBOD director. “Carol is perfectly suited to step into this role given her financial and accounting… Read More
Get ready for Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is just around the corner—Nov. 1–15. Many employees will have some significant benefit changes for next year. Look for information mailed recently to your home address and use the following resources to learn about your benefit choices for 2025. Go to the Open Enrollment web page. Find everything you need in one place, including links to resources and detailed information. Look for the Open Enrollment mailer sent to your home address: Regular Employee Mailer, Transit ATU 587 Employee Mailer, Deputy Sheriff Employee Mailer. Sign up for an Open Enrollment Learning Session hosted by your King County… Read More
Discount to Seattle Sounders FC game, Oct. 19
King County employees can purchase discounted tickets to Decision Day/Rivalry Night, where the Sounders FC are taking on the Portland Timbers with the potential of knocking them out of a playoff spot. This opportunity is a “thank you” from the Sounders to employees who selflessly serve our communities. The game is Saturday, Oct 19, at 6 p.m., with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. It will be held at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134. Purchase tickets at this link, and for more information, view this flyer. See all available employee discounts… Read More
Records Management Reminder: Records Management vs. Records Center vs. Archives
Within King County, there are three different programs organized within the Department of Executive Services, Records and Licensing Services (RALS) that provide services related to county records: Records Management Records Center Archives Records Management The countywide program that provides resources on how to manage public records over time. The Records Management Program provides guidance on records retention, provides training and guidance on records topics, and supports Content Manager (the countywide records management system). Records Center The warehouse facility where physical county records are stored while they are still within their retention period and still… Read More
Fleet takes first deliveries of renewable diesel fuel
Crossposted from DES Express To help the county reduce greenhouse gas emissions in county transportation, Fleet Services has begun transitioning county diesel vehicles to “renewable diesel.” “We took our first deliveries at our first two locations,” on October 2, said Chauntelle Hellner, director of Fleet Services. The Renton fueling station received 9,000 gallons and the Black Diamond location received 3,000 gallons. “We’re on the road. It’s in the works,” she added, explaining that other county facilities with diesel will transition to renewable diesel, or R99. Read more.
Small acts and big impacts with the Annual Giving Drive
The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) helps enrich communities and provides opportunities for people to thrive. The EGP’s Annual Giving Drive is a way for you to support a variety of causes ranging from arts, culture, and humanities to racial and social justice, and everything in between. If you are unsure where to start or what cause or organization to support, no problem. We aim to make it easier and more accessible for you to give because we know that small acts add up to big impacts! You can find EGP… Read More
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