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Dow Constantine


June

26
JUN

Executive Constantine releases statement on Janus decision
King County Executive Dow Constantine released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Janus vs. AFSCME

20
JUN

King County, Seattle and Auburn announce homelessness actions, chart course for One Table
King County Executive Dow Constantine, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan of Seattle, and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus announced immediate steps to tackle the region’s homelessness crisis by providing more emergency shelter, behavioral health services, and affordable housing. The three co-chairs of One Table also affirmed ongoing work to tackle the root causes of homelessness.

13
JUN

Executive Constantine on winning 2026 FIFA World Cup bid
King County Executive Dow Constantine made the following statement after FIFA chose the North American "United 2026" bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. Seattle is one of 17 U.S. sites that will be considered to host matches.

13
JUN

Newest transit-to-trails service will make it safer, more convenient to explore Mailbox Peak
The third Trailhead Direct route will offer transit service from North Bend to Mailbox Peak, reducing unsafe overcrowding at the parking lot for one of the most popular hiking trails in the state.

11
JUN

Executive Constantine releases statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision on treaty rights
King County Executive Dow Constantine released the following statement on today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to let stand an appeals court ruling that determined Washington’s culverts and other pipes under state roadways violate fishing treaties with northwest tribes.

11
JUN

Executive Constantine: 'Now is the moment for everyone to commit to doing the thing they do best, to make the most difference, and for us to hold one another accountable'
King County Executive Dow Constantine released the following statement regarding the city of Seattle's decision to withdraw its employee hours tax.

9
JUN

VIDEO: Executive Constantine on the Trump administration separating children from parents seeking asylum: 'This is not who are as Americans'
King County Executive Dow Constantine joined other elected officials and community leaders to demand that the Trump administration immediately end its practice of separating children from parents who came to the United States seeking asylum. Below is a transcript of his remarks.

7
JUN

Executive Constantine announces former Gov. Gary Locke will chair the community-led effort to ensure a complete, accurate Census count in 2020
Former Gov. Gary Locke – who oversaw the 2010 Census while he served as the Commerce Secretary during the Obama administration – will chair a community-led effort to ensure a complete, accurate Census count in 2020, Executive Constantine announced.

6
JUN

Executive Constantine on the passing of Executive Randy Revelle: His tirelessness, passion of the underserved, and commitment to health care for all continue to inspire our work
King County Executive Dow Constantine released the following statement on the passing of Executive Randy Revelle, who served from 1981-1985.

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