South Park Bridge TIGER II grant formally submitted
King County and eight regional partners today formally applied for a $36.2 million grant from the federal TIGER II program for the remaining funds needed to replace the old South Park Bridge. A successful TIGER II application would complete the $131 million financing package necessary for construction of a new bridge spanning the Duwamish Waterway. Learn more...
Constantine freezes salary and eliminates COLA and step increases for Executive branch appointees
Saying he will lead by example to contain the cost of government, King County Executive Dow Constantine today froze his salary and those of his appointed leadership, eliminating the group’s cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and step increases for next year. The Executive also proposed extending an existing countywide hiring freeze by making many current position vacancies permanent. Learn more...
Executive Constantine outlines actions and investments for saving energy and taxpayer dollars
King County Executive Dow Constantine today unveiled an Energy Plan that will continue and expand County efforts to reduce energy use, stimulate development of green technologies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save taxpayer dollars. Watch Constantine's announcement.
Executive Constantine presented a draft strategic plan for the County that calls for driving down the cost of government and improving services through innovative budget strategies, a culture of customer service, and a partnership with employees.
Video: Discussion of the plan between Deputy County Executive Fred Jarret, Council Chair Bob Ferguson and Councilmember Jane Hague.
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Murray praised for dam funding
Executive Constantine praised Senator Patty Murray for her “tenacity and commitment” in securing funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for fixes proposed as early as this fall at the Howard Hanson Dam. Learn more
Joint Annual Forum for UACs in Maple Valley
County Executive Constantine spoke about his priorities for county government, and answered questions from attendees and UAC members at the annual forum in Maple Valley. Watch video and browse pictures from the event or learn more...
