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Media resources
Executive Girmay Zahilay
News media can contact communications staff for help and information about Executive Office news.
Callie Craighead, Press Secretary
(206) 265-9182
Other media contacts – Executive branch
Members of the news media are welcome to reach out to the communications contacts below for information about programs and services across King County.
Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD)
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention oversees King County’s two adult jails in Kent and Seattle as well as a secure detention facility for youth. The department also offers alternatives to secure detention for adults and youth.
Noah Haglund, Communications Specialist
DAJD Media Inquiries
DAJDMediaInquiries@kingcounty.gov
(206) 263–8554
Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)
The Department of Community and Human Services serves communities across King County in the areas of housing, behavioral health care, childcare, education, resources for people with developmental disabilities, and support for veterans. Each year, the department serves nearly half a million residents and oversees the implementation of several local funding sources, including the Crisis Care Center Levy, MIDD Behavioral Health Sales Tax, Health Through Housing (HTH), the Veterans, Seniors & Human Services Levy (VSHSL), Best Starts for Kids, and the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA).
Hannah Kurowski, Communications Director
Angie Malpass, Communications Manager
Eloise Harris, Communications Manager
Department of Executive Services (DES)
The Department of Executive Services is comprised of nine divisions and offices, providing a variety of services to the public and internal services to other King County agencies.
Cameron Satterfield, Communications Manager
cameron.satterfield@kingcounty.gov
Barbara Ramey, Deputy Communications Manager
Department of Human Resources (DHR)
The Department of Human Resources provides human resource services that support the health, well-being, and safety of King County’s 18,000 employees. DHR strives to recruit the best talent and grow and reward our people; offers competitive and equitable wages, benefits, and leave packages; and provides equitable opportunities for advancement and the tools and resources employees need to succeed.
Jason Argo, Communications Manager – Senior
Susan West, Communications Manager – Senior
Department of Information Technology (KCIT)
The Department of Information Technology supports King County employees, residents, and regional partner agencies with a wide range of technology services and infrastructure. The department maintains and modernizes digital systems, databases, equipment, cybersecurity, and communications platforms — including King County’s public website and the region’s 911 callhandling‑ system.
Lindsay Pryor-Bjore, Communications Manager
Department of Judicial Administration
An executive branch department, also known as the Superior Court Clerk’s Office, serving as the independent record keeper for King County Superior Court.
(206) 477-0777
Department of Local Services (DLS)
The Department of Local Services is the local government for the nearly 250,000 people and businesses in unincorporated King County. DLS is responsible for several county services and programs, including roads, permits, economic development, grants, and the Community Service Area program.
Brent Champaco, Public Information Officer
Chrissy Russillo, Communications Director
Amy Bresslour, Road Services Division Communications
Metro Transit Department (MTD)
The King County Metro Transit Department operates buses, water taxis, vanpools, paratransit, and on-demand transportation to keep the region moving while reducing traffic, supporting a sustainable environment, and expanding access for all. In addition to its own services, Metro operates key regional transit on behalf of Sound Transit and the City of Seattle – including Link light rail, regional express buses, and the Seattle Streetcar.
Metro Public Information Officers
Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP)
The Department of Natural Resources and Parks protects and restores the natural environment for the people, fish, and wildlife of King County, promoting more resilient, sustainable, equitable communities. It restores habitat, builds and operates major infrastructure that protects Puget Sound, transforms waste management to reduce carbon emissions, and expands and enhances regional parks and trails.
Doug Williams, Media Relations Coordinator
doug-media.williams@kingcounty.gov
Department of Public Defense (DPD)
The Department of Public Defense provides legal representation to adults and youth who have been charged with a crime or are facing a potential loss of liberty and cannot afford an attorney.
Will Casey, Communications Manager
Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC)
Public Health - Seattle & King County protects and promotes the health and wellbeing of our all residents through disease control, health promotion, and equitable access to healthcare.
Public Health Public Information Officers
King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO)
The Sheriff's Office is responsible for ensuring the safety of the residents of King County. The office serves the needs of more than a half-million people in the unincorporated areas as well as many contract partners: Burien, Beaux Arts, Carnation, Covington, Kenmore, Maple Valley, Newcastle, North Bend, Sammamish, SeaTac, Shoreline, Skykomish, Woodinville, as well as the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Metro Transit, Sound Transit and the King County International Airport
Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officers
(206) 263-2560
Other media contacts - Separately elected bodies
Offices led by an individual who was elected, not appointed by the King County Executive.
Assessor’s Office
The Assessor's Office is responsible for setting the values on over 750,000 commercial and residential parcels every year, and reviews funding requests from state and local governments in order to create the annual property tax roll. We also administer property tax relief programs for eligible seniors, veterans, and disabled persons.
Chris Vance, Communications and External Relations Manager
King County Council
The King County Council serves as the legislative branch of King County government. This nine-member body represents county residents by adopting laws, approving the county budget, establishing county policy, confirming key appointments, and providing oversight of county departments, programs, and services.
David Shurtleff, Communications Director
david.shurtleff@kingcounty.gov
Daniel DeMay, Communications Manager
King County District Court
The King County District Court consists of 25 elected judges who hear a range of civil and criminal cases at eight courthouse locations throughout King County. The court handles felony first appearances; gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor criminal cases; protection order cases; small claims cases; name changes; infractions and various other civil litigation matters.
Troy Brown, Communications Officer
King County Elections
King County Elections conducts accurate, secure, and accessible elections for the county’s 1.4 million voters and 190+ jurisdictions. KCE is responsible for all parts of the election process, including voter registration, candidate filing, issuing ballots to King County voters, official ballot drop boxes, ballot tabulation and results, and election certification.
Halei Watkins, Communications Manager
Elections Media Line
elections.media@kingcounty.gov
(206) 477-4111
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
The Prosecuting Attorney's Office, led by Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion, consists of multiple divisions: The Mainstream Criminal Division, the Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division, the Gender Based Violence and Prevention Division, the Juvenile Division, the Civil Division, and the Family Support Division.
Casey McNerthney, Communications Director
Douglas Wagoner, Director of Legislative Policy and Public Affairs
King County Superior Court
The King County Superior Court is comprised of 56 judges, each elected to 4-year terms by the voters of King County, or, in the event of a vacancy, appointed by the Governor. We handle civil matters, domestic matters, felony criminal cases, juvenile matters, and appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction.
Amy Roe, Public Information Officer