Executive on judge's ruling on DREAMer Daniel Ramirez Medina: We look forward to the day when he can build a secure and productive life in our community
King County Executive Dow Constantine today issued the following statement after an immigration judge ruled that Daniel Ramirez Medina -- an immigrant from Mexico protected by the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program -- can be released from custody pending his deportation proceedings.

Executive on the Justice Department: If this is about coercing a local jurisdiction to imprison people without judicial process then no, we will not be bullied
King County Executive Dow Constantine today issued the following statement in response to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Inquest ordered into the fatal shooting of Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens by King County Sheriff’s deputies
Executive Constantine has ordered an inquest into the fatal shooting of Mi’Chance Deshon Dunlap-Gittens by King County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Jan. 27, 2017. The purpose of inquests is to determine the causes and circumstances of any death involving a member of law enforcement within King County while performing his or her duty.

Executive on Senate's education funding proposal: This plan would result in more kids who can't go to school because they are sick
King County Executive Dow Constantine today issued the following statement in response to the state Senate’s proposed operating budget.

Inquest ordered into the fatal shooting of Patrick Reddeck by Kent police officers
Executive Constantine has ordered an inquest into the fatal shooting of Patrick Reddeck on Oct. 16, 2016 by Kent police officers. The purpose of inquests is to determine the causes and circumstances of any death involving a member of law enforcement within King County while performing his or her duty.

State of the County: Executive Constantine announces focus on healthy aging, new reception centers for youth
King County Executive Dow Constantine, in his annual State of the County address, announced plans for two new short-stay centers for youth in crisis, and a new focus on serving the needs of the region’s growing population of seniors. Executive Constantine also outlined progress on transportation, human services and environmental protection.

Executive on President Trump’s proposed budget: An assault on the environment, economy and mobility of King County
President Trump’s $1.07 trillion budget request released today proposes significant cuts to federal programs funding King County transit, human services, public health and other critical services. King County departments are continuing to calibrate the impacts of the Trump budget on our 2.1 million residents as the White House prepares a more detailed budget expected in early May.

ACA replacement proposal undermines health coverage gains in King County, puts public’s health at risk
Policy experts at Public Health – Seattle & King County determined House Speaker Paul Ryan's proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act would endanger health care coverage for more than 200,000 county residents; increase out of pocket costs for low-income individuals; revoke coverage for mental health and substance-use disorder treatment; and erode the County’s ability to respond to disease outbreaks.

ACA replacement proposal undermines health coverage gains in King County, puts public’s health at risk
Policy experts at Public Health - Seattle & King County determined House Speaker Paul Ryan's proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act would endanger health care coverage for more than 200,000 county residents; increase out of pocket costs for low-income individuals; revoke coverage for mental health and substance-use disorder treatment; and erode the County’s ability to respond to disease outbreaks.

Dramatically increasing access for kids and families to experience local art, science and cultural heritage
An initiative announced by Executive Constantine will dramatically increase equity and access for kids and families to experience local art, science and culture heritage throughout King County, with a particular focus on underserved populations.

Executive on the passing of Rep. Helen Sommers: The state has lost a leader, and generations of state leaders have lost a mentor
King County Executive Dow Constantine today issued the following tribute honoring former state Rep. Helen Sommers.

Executive Constantine on new travel ban: In King County, we are taking a much different path
King County Executive Dow Constantine today released the following statement in response to President Trump's executive order that restricts travel to the United States from six predominately Muslim nations.

Proposed sale of Convention Place Station: more funds for transit improvements, big boost for regional economic development
King County Executive Dow Constantine sent legislation to the King County Council to sell Metro’s Convention Place Station to the Washington State Convention Center for a total of $275 million. The funds would support Metro’s bus services and capital improvements. The agreement also includes additional funding towards affordable housing and a fund for art.

New report charts course to zero-emission, carbon-neutral King County Metro bus fleet
As part of his commitment to replace the current bus fleet with clean vehicles, King County Executive Dow Constantine released a report detailing how King County Metro Transit can transition to a completely zero-emission bus fleet as early as 2034.