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Wow and thank you. Following last Friday’s District 6 email, where I asked for your feedback and stories about trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine, over 650 people completed my survey.
You affirmed what I’ve suspected in resounding fashion: getting a vaccine has been frustrating and, frankly, upsetting for far too many who must search around the internet hoping to get lucky by finding an appointment for a vaccine.
While some individuals have had success in scheduling (which is great!), many more voiced frustration and fear and some provided helpful suggestions and ideas for improvement. Thank you for all your candid feedback.
 Already, I’ve been working to convey your concerns and elevate the voices of District 6 constituents to make getting COVID-19 vaccines easier. On Saturday, I spoke with Deborah Horne at KIRO 7 News about the need for better coordination and information sharing. On Monday, I joined KUOW's Bill Radke to discuss what’s next for improving vaccine distribution. On Tuesday, I shared some of your powerful stories with the Seattle P-I. And, today, I met with representatives of Governor Inslee’s office and discussed your observations, concerns and ideas.
Decision makers are listening. Following yesterday’s exciting news from President Biden about 200 million additional vaccine doses being acquired by July, and the continued work at King County to stand up a new mass vaccination sites – like Wednesday’s announcement of a new site at Microsoft’s Redmond campus – it's clear now more than ever that improved scheduling coordination and communication for getting vaccines is necessary.
But I wouldn’t be able to effectively advocate without your voices. Thank you for sharing your stories. And stay tuned for more.
It’s time to step up our mask game
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With concerning news that new, more contagious, variants are spreading across the nation, more and more experts are calling for upgrading our masks and how we wear them. In addition to ventilation, hand hygiene and physical distancing, masks are essential to stopping the spread of COVID-19.
The new guidance on masks emphasizes wearing multiple fabric layers, making sure your mask has a snug fit, and double masking.
Read Public Health Insider's latest blog post about masks >>>
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Have a say as Metro begins to build back transit service
King County Metro is making plans to restore suspended service as we recover from the pandemic and is now seeking community feedback through a short survey. I hope you can participate and help guide Metro’s route to recovery.
Learn more about Metro’s plans and take the survey today >>>
Select new Parks activities allowed in Phase 2 of Healthy Washington
In late January, Gov. Jay Inslee announced King County can relax some COVID-19 restrictions on businesses as well as other select activities as a part of Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington plan. King County’s transition to Phase 2 means that limited additional activities at King County Parks will now be allowed. New guidance includes:
- Parks will now schedule games on synthetic turf athletic fields (200 people max, including spectators). Both grass and synthetic fields are available for practices.
- (Slightly less small) gatherings and volunteer events now allow for:
- 12 participants per event for volunteer work parties
- 15 people max outside household (2 households max) for outdoor social gatherings
Keep up-to-date on King County Parks and what activities are allowed >>>
Spread the word!
Please forward this email widely and invite others to sign-up to my email updates to receive important and timely information for District 6 constituents.
Sincerely,
 Claudia Balducci
King County Council
Council Chair
District 6
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