Governor Inslee announces new safety measures
Governor Inslee on Thursday announced new restrictions for restaurants, bars, fitness centers and weddings and funerals as COVID-19 continues to surge in Washington state and beyond.
The new restrictions, set to take effect in a week (except wedding and funeral restrictions), roll back some earlier allowances in an effort to limit interaction between members of different households and potential exposure to infected individuals. The state also expanded its mask mandate to include common areas, such as elevators, hallways, lobbies and similar areas. Read about the enhanced restrictions on Governor Inslee’s Medium Page here >>>
 Governor Inslee extends eviction moratorium
Additionally on Thursday, Inslee said the eviction moratorium would be extended through October 15 (it has been set to expire August 1). Federal data showed almost 250,000 renters in Washington state were unable to pay rent in June. Over 150,000 of them live in the Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma metro area. The eviction moratorium is a vital tool in preventing an unprecedented wave of homelessness across the State and here in King County. Details on the extension will be released in the coming days. Read about the eviction moratorium on Governor Inslee’s Medium Page here >>>
Building a countywide transit measure for the future
This week, I joined my King County colleagues to voice support for a Seattle transit funding measure that will maintain critical service for people in and commuting to Seattle. In our letter, we urged Seattle to leave open the possibility of joining a larger countywide transit measure in the coming years.
As we have all learned during the last few months, our region’s public transit system is critical for many essential workers and first responders and has helped people throughout King County get to essential services, including groceries and medical treatment. I will continue to support transit service on the Eastside and throughout the county and am committed to rebuilding our system as we recover from the pandemic.
Read the letter here >>>
Recreate responsibly: helpful resources to get outdoors safely
 Now more than ever people are looking for safe and healthy ways to get outside and enjoy our summer weather. But how can you get out while staying safe from COVID-19?
Several organizations have developed helpful resources on how to get outside, while doing so safely and responsibly during the COVID-19 pandemic:
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 Claudia Balducci
King County Council
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District 6
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