There are several funding and job opportunities available to you during the month of September. These opportunities are meant to help members of our community and local organizations to recover, thrive, and promote equity for all. Learn more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKIN…

August 31 enews update: - Celebrating Labor Day - Updated revenue forecast - Suicide Prevention Week of Action - Our new Chief King County Medical Examiner - Metro Transit update - Waterfront Block Party - Profile of Girls on the Run content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKIN…

#OnThisDay in 1982, in order to fund Farmland Preservation Program, the King County Council adopted the Conservation Futures Tax. historylink.org/File/10047

Tune in to President Biden's remarks on this important anniversary here: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%…

The loss of families, homes, and many historic sites in Morocco is incredibly heartbreaking. Currently, aid priorities include supplying clean drinking water, food kits, tents and blankets to disaster victims. To learn how you can help, click here: globalcitizen.org/en/content/how…

I was pleased to lead my fellow councilmembers in presenting a proclamation of September as National Service Dog Month in King County. We were joined by representatives from Brigadoon Service Dogs, Canine Companions, and a special pup named Atticus who accepted the proclamation.

Have you seen these giant trolls across King County and the PNW? These are an exceptional, sustainably made gift from Danish artist Thomas Dambo, who we recognized yesterday at the Full Council meeting. Take a trip to find the one nearest to you! nwtrolls.org/?fbclid=IwAR3k…

The Biden administration announced today that it will revive the program that offered households free at-home COVID tests. The website for the program, covidtests.gov, will begin accepting orders on Monday. nytimes.com/2023/09/20/us/…

"No matter your age, no matter your physical or cognitive access needs, you should have the right to be mobile and to get the places you need to go to be part of your community." #WeekWithoutDriving buff.ly/3PXHfO4

Four things we’re doing in King County to fight climate change ⬇

The Indigent Remains Ceremony will take place on Wednesday at 1 pm at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. This ceremony serves people whose families either could not be located or could not provide for the proper disposition of remains. publichealthinsider.com/2023/09/25/liv…

What an honor it was yesterday to recognize bestselling author Dan Brown in proclaiming December 25-31 as Boys in the Boat Week in King County! seattletimes.com/seattle-news/u…

I am very excited to co-author this op-ed published today in The Stranger with Claudia Balducci and Manny Cawaling of Inspire Washington . The new Doors Open project will be game-changing for arts access across the region! thestranger.com/guest-editoria…

Tomorrow is CM Joe McDermott's and my last council meeting as members of the King County Council! It has been my honor to represent the residents of the 36th LD and the 4th Council District. Consider tuning in to the livestream at 1:30pm tomorrow right here: livestream.com/accounts/15175…