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Earlier this week the King County Council adopted a $631 million COVID relief budget that makes truly transformational investments in King County. With these funds we will be able to continue our nationally recognized public health response to the pandemic and meet the needs of our communities, especially those communities of color that have historically experienced underinvestment.
At a high level, the investments are directed at the following programs:
- Community supports (such as rental assistance, homelessness services and food assistance) - $256M
- Getting more people vaccinated – $117M
- Public Health response to the pandemic – $114M
- Economic Recovery and Jobs – $67M
- County Operations – $41M
- Support for Arts, Entertainment, Culture and Science – $36M
I am excited to see the work that will done with these dollars, what outcomes we will achieve and the future we will build on this foundation of the COVID relief budget.
A new resource for renters at risk of eviction
Behind on your rent? Worried that you may be at risk of eviction after the state’s moratorium expires at the end of June? Come to Solid Ground’s next Rent Smart webinar from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 3. This free program will provide information about services and programs that can help, including rental assistance, legal aid, mediation and repayment plans. Space is limited and registration is required.
Register for the webinar >>>
Celebrate local Asian Pacific American leaders - past, present and future
As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month comes to a close, learn about some of the contributions of local AAPI leaders in a recently released King County TV video, featuring District 6’s India Association of Western Washington.
In case you missed it, earlier this month the King County Council proclaimed May AAPI Heritage Month recognizing the deep roots, contributions and struggles the AAPI community in King County. Read the proclamation here >>>
Watch the KCTV video about local AAPI leaders >>>
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Thanks to Public Health director Patty Hayes for her service and leadership
At Tuesday’s King County Council meeting Public Health Director Patty Hayes gave her final presentation on King County’s COVID-19 response prior to her retirement today. Under Patty’s leadership, our Public Health professionals guided King County through a once-in-a-century pandemic and the results speak for themselves: King County has weathered COVID-19 with some of the lowest rates of infection and death in the nation.
I will miss Patty’s calm and compassionate leadership, her commitment to improving the health of all KC residents. She set an incredible example over her 30 years as a nurse and public health leader.
I welcome Dennis Worsham as Interim Director. Dennis has served as Public Health’s Prevention Division Director since 2015. He has held public health leadership roles in WA for 20-plus years.
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Sincerely,
 Claudia Balducci
King County Council
Council Chair
District 6
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