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Employees Help Executive raise 12th Man Flag
More than 100 employees joined Executive Constantine for a ceremony to raise the 12th Man Flag at the Administration Building plaza last Thursday, Jan. 17, and guess what? It worked – again! Executive Constantine led employees in a spirited Seahawks cheer as he as he hoisted the 12th Man Flag at precisely 12:12 p.m. Three days later, the Seahawks were headed to Super Bowl XLVIII. Go ‘Hawks!
Five Questions with Corinna Harn, Chief Presiding Judge, King County District Court
1. When were you first elected to King County District Court and when did you become Chief Presiding Judge? I began serving as a Pro Tem Judge for the King County District Court in 1991. I was elected to the District Court in 1998 for the term beginning in January 1999. I have been elected by my judicial colleagues as the Chief Presiding Judge four times, most recently in 2012 for a two-year term beginning in 2013. 2. What legal matters is District Court responsible for? King County District Court is the… Read More
Employees Star in Video to Welcome New Employees
New employees at King County will soon get a special welcome and introduction to our core values when a new video starring employees from across the County is launched. Employees in the video talk about what it means to them to be a King County employee, and focus on five core values: Equity and Social Justice Customer Service Teamwork and Collaboration Continuous Improvement Healthy Employees Several departments and agencies have participated in the video, including the Department of Judicial Administration, Department of Executive Services, King County Sheriff’s Office, King County Elections, Public… Read More
Five Questions: Karleen Sakumoto, Manager, Employee Health and Well-Being
1. How long have you been at King County and what was your first role? I have been at the County for over 30 years, but I have worked in several different departments during this time. My first job was as a Program Analyst in what is now the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB). 2. What are the main responsibilities of your job? I am responsible for the County’s Healthy Incentives program. My job involves a wide range of activities to make Healthy Incentives a success. This includes talking with labor leaders about… Read More
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