Executive Constantine statement on the passing of Jim Ellis

October 23, 2019

Summary

King County Executive Dow Constantine released the following statement on the passing of Jim Ellis

Story

"Jim Ellis embodied the best of civic leadership, tirelessly advocating for the place he loved, and ensuring policies and investments reflect our common values and the best of our ideals. From cleaning up Lake Washington, to preserving farmlands, to building the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, to establishing the Mountains to Sound Greenway, Jim Ellis made an indelible imprint on this region. Our work to build a truly regional rail system is the fulfillment of his extraordinary vision."