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Tools and resources

The Equity Team has developed a variety of tools and resources to help departments and agencies increase equity and social justice work, both in our community and within the services King County Government provides.

Community engagement

The Community Engagement Guide promotes effective engagement and customer service with all county communities. Engagement activities include a range of approaches from informing residents to community-led efforts. Community engagement should offer opportunities for people to express their views and have a meaningful role in decision-making. Read the guide or view the Community Engagement Worksheet

Impact review

The Equity Impact Review (EIR) tool is a process and a tool to identify, evaluate, and communicate the potential impact - both positive and negative - of a policy or program on equity. Download the guide and tool...


Translation

The translation order outlines steps departments should take to ensure that public communication materials and vital documents can be understood by the target audience—including people with limited English proficiency.

Procurement reform

Executive Constantine is leading an effort to make it easier to do business with King County, including streamlining forms, speeding up construction projects and reducing cycle time. Learn more about procurement with the county...


Reports

Browse three years of annual reports to learn more about the work King County is doing and how it impacts our community and our government services.