New location for downtown ballot drop box and Ballot Drop Box volunteers needed on Aug. 2
King County Elections has relocated the ballot drop box previously found at the Administration Building on Fourth Ave to near the King Street Center. The new location is in front of the Kingdome Deli on the corner of 2nd Ave S. and S. King St. Read more.
Volunteers needed on Election Day. Ballot Drop Box Volunteers provide last-minute assistance to our voters at drop boxes, ensure boxes are closed promptly at 8 p.m., and hand out I Voted stickers to happy voters. No experience necessary – training is provided. Learn more and sign up today.
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Help our buildings "beat the heat"
Forecasters are calling for warmer than normal temperatures across King County over the next week to 10 days.
In order to maintain cooler temperatures in your work spaces, please close your shades and blinds. This helps reduce the heat load and strain on the county's cooling equipment.
The acceptable range for King County building temperatures is 70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit. If there are problems with temperatures in your work area, please contact the FMD Customer Care Services Team at customercareservices.fmd@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-9400.
For additional information and recommendations to beat the summer heat, see this blog post from the Department of Executive Services.
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With the halfway mark of the summer season just past, it’s a good opportunity to remind you of the importance of taking time away from work.
Taking time off reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, all of which can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease, high blood pressure, insomnia, and fatigue. Vacations also make you feel good and happier with life, while protecting against burnout. Read more.
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Cross-posted from Executive Services Express
Chauntelle Hellner, who has served as Deputy Director of the Business Resource Center (BRC) for the past five years, is the new Director at Fleet Services, replacing the retiring Jennifer Lindwall.
“This is a big opportunity and I’m really excited,” said Hellner, who began her new position on June 21. Read more.
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Disability Pride Day event July 26
Join Anita Whitfield, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, in celebration of Disability Pride to honor and recognize the contributions of people with disabilities through the lens of equity.
This event is co-sponsored by the King County Disability Equity Network, the King County Disability Awareness Month Committee, and the Office of Equity and Social Justice.
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Tuesday, July 26 from noon to 1 p.m. Register here. After you register for this event you will receive a confirmation email. Zoom details will be sent out in a separate email prior to the event.
Reasonable Accommodations: This Zoom event includes live captioning and ASL interpretation will be available. For other reasonable accommodations, contact Taryn Farley at 206-263-8927 or tfarley@kingcounty.gov.
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Coffee Connections Virtual Event: Strength Training Class II
Summer is officially here! Want to learn strength and endurance techniques? Join Balanced You Coffee Connections for a virtual strength training class.
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Free resources for BIPOC Mental Health Month
Mental Health America has provided free worksheets and resources for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Mental Health Month. Review the resources below:
To learn more about BIPOC Mental Health Month, visit this Balanced You blog post.
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Discounted Seahawks tickets for King County employees
The Seattle Seahawks are offering King County and City of Seattle employees tickets at a discounted price for the following games this season:
- Thursday, Aug. 18 vs. Chicago Bears, tickets $55
- Sunday, Oct. 30 vs. New York Giants, tickets $75
- Sunday, Dec. 11 vs. Carolina Panthers, tickets $75
- Sunday, Jan. 1 vs. New York Jets, tickets $75
Purchase tickets here. All tickets have a $10 handling fee. If you have questions, please email Steve Lund at stevel@seahawks.com or call 425-203-8132.
See all available employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
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Administrative Professionals training and development
The Seattle Public Library is partnering with Washington State Library to offer free Adobe, Intuit, IT Specialist and Microsoft certification exams as a part of the Microsoft Imagine Academy program to those that currently live or attend college in Washington State. Registration is required for exams.
Check out the Certification Event Calendar for virtual testing dates.
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No July ARWAG meeting next week
In lieu of a July Anti-Racist White Action Group (ARWAG) meeting, members and non-members alike are encouraged to join the Disability Pride Day event with Anita Whitfield on Tuesday, July 26 from noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance here.
The next monthly ARWAG meeting will be in August. ARWAG is one of the county’s Affinity Groups (also called Employee Resource Groups) that addresses racism and other forms of oppression to advance the county’s equity and social justice goals.
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Learn more about Equity in Lean
Would you like to learn more about applying equity principles in Lean process improvement? Join the Finance and Business Operations team virtually with special guest Nathan Navarro. Nathan has more than 20 years experience in implementing, teaching, and practicing Lean Six Sigma. Currently, Nathan works for Seattle City Light and teaches at both UW and Everett Community College.
Contact Terie Bednarski at tbednarski@kingcounty.gov with questions.
Training Spotlight:
Staying Steady – Online – Leaders are often balancing multiple priorities and demands. This year has been especially difficult in finding ways to stay steady ourselves and ensure the wellbeing of our teams. Join an interactive session that focuses on prioritizing your wellbeing as a leader and supporting your team with strategies to build a sense of stability and resiliency, and to work more effectively. Sessions are free and are offered monthly. The next session will be:
Easy Steps to Great Grammar – N Seattle College – Online – Confused about grammar and punctuation? This fun, hands-on class will help you master the latest rules, avoid common errors, and write with confidence. Class includes plenty of examples and exercises to help you practice your new skills. The fee for this course is $99, and it runs for three sessions:
- Mondays, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, and Aug. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Register here.
Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for more learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Pet of the Week: Bunny
Hi, I'm Bunny, an 11-week-old domestic shorthair, all grey kitten available for adoption. I am an adaptable cat who loves to go with the flow! I am outgoing and carefree, and I just can't wait to snuggle up with you!
You can find out more about me and my other friends on our website at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. Note that Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) has returned to walk-in services. Learn more about the adoption process on our website. If you have more questions, you can contact RASKC by phone at 206-296-PETS (7387) or email pets@kingcounty.gov.
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