 I’m co-hosting an in-person town hall with the King County Council’s newest member Sarah Perry. Please join us at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond) on Tuesday, March 29th at 6:15pm. We’ll talk about some of the big issues at the County and hear from you.
I’m looking forward to reconnecting with the community in person.
King County celebrates Women in Technology Day, March 26
 Did you know only about 25% of jobs in the tech industry are held by women? This is the lowest percentage of women in technology since before 1980. Hispanic and African American women are the most under-represented groups, making up only 4% of the computing workforce, and almost no senior leadership roles, despite making up 16 percent of the general population.
That’s why in recognition of Women’s History Month, King County Executive Dow Constantine issued a proclamation celebrating Women In Technology Day for tomorrow, March 26, 2022.
Do you know a young woman in 8th through 10th grade who is interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and is looking for an opportunity to establish or expand their skills? The STEMS Path Innovation Network offers a variety of opportunities for young women to cultivate their interest in STEM fields, including the Spin Girls program, which pairs STEM experience, leadership opportunities, and female-identifying mentors for students across King County. Applications are open until June 30—spread the word!
Securing the future of concrete in the region
 Click on the above image for KING 5 News coverage of the King County Council motion
On Tuesday, I sponsored a motion asking the Executive to study the feasibility of King County and other local entities developing their own concrete manufacturing facilities in response to a labor dispute that has entered its fourth month.
With projects such as the expansion of light rail into Redmond, repairs to the West Seattle Bridge, a new University of Washington Behavioral Health Teaching Facility, and a host of private projects ground to a halt due to a lack of concrete, resulting in millions of dollars in delays, it is time to think creatively about what we can do to help protect critical infrastructure construction in the future.
I was pleased the Council voted unanimously to approve the motion and look forward to seeing the results of the feasibility study at the end of this year. Watch the KING 5 coverage of the King County Council motion here:
Spread the word!
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Sincerely,
 Claudia Balducci
King County Council
District 6
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