Daylight Saving reminder: "Fall back" one hour on Nov. 5
Remember to move your clock back one hour this weekend. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5.
Daylight Saving Time in Washington will next be in effect from 2 a.m. Sunday, March, 10 to 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov 3, 2024.
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Countdown to Election Day Nov. 7
Election Day is coming up fast on Tuesday, Nov. 7. If you have not voted yet, be sure to fill out, sign, and return your ballot as soon as possible.
Ballots need to be in a drop box by 8 p.m. sharp on Election Day, Nov. 7, or have a postmark on or before Election Day. Vote Centers are open this Saturday, Nov. 4 for those who need in-person assistance.
Please remember that employees may not send their ballot to Elections via interoffice mail. They must use a regular mailbox or drop box – no stamp is needed.
Call King County Elections with any questions at 206-296-VOTE (8683), and for more information visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections.
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Reminder: New schedule for Walking Bus pilot program starts Nov. 6
With darker, longer days almost upon us, King County’s employee “Walking Bus” pilot program will soon offer five afternoon departures times from the King County Courthouse to King Street Station and Colman Dock via the Pioneer Square light rail station.
In this pilot phase which starts Monday, Nov. 6, King County employees can join their colleagues and a Facilities Management Division (FMD) Security Escort each weekday evening walking from the Third Avenue entrance of the King County Courthouse to the King Street Station and Colman Dock via a stop at the Pioneer Square light rail station entrance at Jefferson Street and Yesler Way.
These changes have been made based on feedback to provide a safer commute and more effectively serve customers and will allow FMD to better manage security resources. Due to staffing resources, FMD Security cannot provide additional escorts in the 4 to 6 p.m. timeframe. Plan to use the walking bus program for escorts during that time. Get more information and departure times here.
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Annual Giving Drive: Reasons 15 – 22 to give
We are in the fifth week of the Employee Giving Program’s (EGP) Annual Giving Drive and are making great progress. King County has a strong history of supporting and uplifting arts, culture, and humanities that reflect creativity, shared history, and diversity of perspectives. There is a plethora of organizations that create spaces and places that build cultural wealth, connect across differences, and tell stories of vibrant communities. We’ve highlighted a few EGP organizations that are pillars in King County that specialize in arts, culture, and humanities, including a shout to Bob Ross and his “happy little trees.” Read more.
You can find more EGP participating nonprofit organizations online or in the 2023 King County EGP Nonprofit Giving Guide.
You can make your campaign pledge here. Pledge today!
County supported businesses still thriving
Many small businesses and restaurants struggled to stay open, and some unfortunately shuttered during the lockdown and restriction period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and locally-owned restaurants are the essence of local communities, fostering growth, providing jobs, and contributing to the unique character of their neighborhoods.
King County Local Services responded during the pandemic by offering relief funding to numerous small businesses in the county. We were pleased to see that a handful of restaurants recommended in a recent Seattle Times article received COVID-19 relief funding from King County. Read more.
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Vehicle Maintenance Community Connection for women, binary, and non-binary folks seeking VM members
The King County Vehicle Maintenance Community Connection (VMCC) group is building community among the women, trans women, and nonbinary people in Metro Transit’s Vehicle Maintenance (VM) Division.
The mission is to build a sustainable and structured support group where measurable outcomes build and connection among the women in VM. The group seeks to understand what it would take to support the current women in VM, and prepare to support future women hired into VM. The group also provides education about the resources available for personal and professional growth. Together, members in the group develop a sustainable, positive workplace culture built on equity and diversity within VM, and foster a safe confidential space of sisterhood to share, grow and support one another over time. The VMCC also partners with other King County groups and departments to achieve this vision.
Join the VMCC in our upcoming pilot meetings for a place to belong:
- Monday, Nov. 6, from 9 to 10:50 a.m. (morning session) at Ryerson Base, 2nd floor classroom
- Thursday, Nov.16 from 9 to 10:50 p.m. (evening session) at Atlantic/Central, 2nd floor classroom
For more information and special accommodations, please contact Margaret Brubaker at Margaret.Brubaker@kingcounty.gov or Stephanie Richardson at SRichardson@kingcounty.gov.
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King County Disability Equity Network to host next meeting Nov. 9
The King County Disability Equity Network (KCDEN) will host its next business meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9.
Agenda items include KCDEN’s continued collaboration with the Office of Equity, Racial, and Social Justice to advance disability equity as part of the King County ESJ Strategic Plan refresh process, and initial discussion of KCDEN goals for calendar year 2024.
These meetings are open to all King County employees. The purpose is to center and support those employees who self-identify as a person with a disability. Employees will not be asked to disclose any information regarding one’s disability.
Live captioning is available. Future KCDEN business meetings will occur on the second Friday of each month at noon. For a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please email disabilityequity@kingcounty.gov.
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Pet of the Week: Knighten
Hi, my name is Knighten, and I'm available for adoption! I'm a five-year-old male who was brought in by a Good Samaritan. I am an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home! I am a gentle and loving cat who likes to take things slow. I may get nervous in new situations, so I am looking for a family who understands that I might need some time to warm up. Once I get to know you, I will be a very devoted friend! Due to my shy nature, I would do best in a calm, quiet home.
You can find out more about me and my other friends on our website at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. If you have more questions, you can contact RASKC via phone at 206-296-7387 (PETS) or email pets@kingcounty.gov.
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Adult Immunization Branch Manager
Salary: $96,699.20 - $122,574.40
Job type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department: Health
Job Number: 2023SD20242
Division: Prevention
Closes: Nov. 14, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PT
This is a career service position that reports to the Immunization Team Lead in the Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Immunization (CD-Imms) section of the Prevention Division. The Adult Immunization Branch Lead is responsible for planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating various projects, initiatives, and activities aimed at expanding awareness and implementation of the Standards for Adult Immunization practice, and achieving optimal immunization coverage levels among older adults, high-risk adults with chronic medical conditions, immigrants and refugees, pregnant people, and un/underinsured adults.
Learn about this position and view all available positions.
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