At a time of national unrest, we proudly remain a beacon of hope
Soon after the election of the 45th president, I pledged that our county, our metropolitan region, will continue to move forward and to look outward, embracing the future while upholding the American promise that we are a nation of hope, freedom and opportunity for all.
This past tumultuous January, we did just that. As the White House lurched from crisis to crisis, we rolled out new initiatives that make a difference in how we move around our region, choose a restaurant, and tackle the opioid epidemic. That is what we do: gather evidence, review data, and make sure good ideas get off the drawing board and into the community.
Along with many others throughout the county, I participated in peaceful marches and gatherings, sending a clear message to the rest of the country – and the world – that we proudly remain a beacon of hope. While much has changed over the past few weeks, our commitment to being an inclusive community, where all have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, remains strong.
I was joined by local healthcare providers and patients to talk about how we will fight to protect families and ensure access to care if Congress follows through on its reckless plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The same alliance that made King County one of the biggest Affordable Care Act success stories in the country – cutting the uninsured rate in half – stands ready to make sure that people in our region are able to see a doctor, get preventative care, and get their kids to a physician.
I spoke at Sea-Tac airport and to KOMO Newsradio following the president’s executive order banning immigrants and refugees from countries where the Islam is the predominate religion – separating innocent families and violating American law and principles.
Amid the challenges we face as a nation, I invite you to take a moment to consider the remarkable progress we are making together.
Sincerely,
Dow Constantine
King County Executive
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