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King County Executive
Dow Constantine


July

28
JUL

Executive Constantine directs Water Taxi to expand Vashon service today during Fauntleroy Dock closure
Adds additional sailing this afternoon during dock closure following incident with Cathlamet ferry at Fauntleroy dock.

27
JUL

Executive Constantine demonstrates progress on making region's treatment plant more resilient to climate impacts as King County hosts national conference for clean water agencies
King County crews are preparing to install on-site batteries at West Point Treatment Plant, providing operators with an uninterruptable power supply when voltage sags occur. It’s the latest in a series of improvements to make the 56-year-old treatment plant more resilient to climate impacts.

26
JUL

Executive Constantine announces King County’s first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy, strengthening the region’s resiliency, response, and recovery
King County has developed its first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy, a set of 12 recommended actions to improve preparedness, response, and recovery as the region experiences hotter, drier summers due to climate change.

8
JUL

Public advisory committee and reorganization for King County Sheriff’s Office under new plan from Sheriff Cole-Tindall and Executive Constantine
Executive Dow Constantine and King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall announced new plans and updates for the vision, structure, and community engagement of the King County Sheriff’s Office, including the creation of a community advisory board.

5
JUL

Executive Constantine signs order to prevent King County executive branch resources being used in abortion-related investigations
King County Executive Dow Constantine signed an executive order preventing any of the County’s executive branch resources from being used in out-of-state abortion-related prosecutions.

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Dow Constantine
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