Reform of death inquest procedures will save criminal justice resources and speed resolution of cases
Inquiries into fatal police shootings and in-custody deaths will be more timely and efficient, while preserving the public’s right to know, under a new order signed by King County Executive Dow Constantine to reform the county’s inquest procedures.

Constantine thanks Sen. Murray for active support of federal funding for Howard Hanson Dam repairs
With a June deadline looming for access to critical federal construction funding, King County Executive Dow Constantine thanked U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) for her continued efforts on behalf of King County to help secure federal funding to repair the federal Howard Hanson Dam in southeast King County.

Constantine signs order to make King County’s procurement process easier and more efficient
Businesses interested in contracting with King County should find the process easier to navigate and more efficient under a new Executive Order signed today by King County Executive Dow Constantine to reform the county’s procurement and business processes.

Speech: Blueprint for Reform
It was just 105 days ago, right here, that I chaired my last council meeting. The next day I was honored to take the helm of this, one of the nation’s largest, most diverse and vibrant counties — one with a history of innovation and transformation, and a future with boundless potential.

“Blueprint for Reform” details strategies to make County government more efficient and drive down costs
King County Executive Dow Constantine today presented a draft strategic plan for the County that calls for driving down the cost of government and improving services through innovative budget strategies, a culture of customer service, and a partnership with employees.

Executive to outline reforms of County government
Marking the end of his first 100 days in office, King County Executive Dow Constantine will outline his agenda for reform in a series of speeches next week.

King County Executive appoints experienced Newcastle city manager to lead reform of County’s building and land use permitting
King County Executive Dow Constantine today appointed former Newcastle City Manager John Starbard to lead reform of the county’s building and land use permitting processes, as the new Director of the Department of Development and Environmental Services.

Experienced manager with oversight of Seattle Animal Shelter named to lead King County Animal Services under emerging regional model
King County’s transition to a new regional model for the provision of animal services received a boost today with the addition of a longtime city of Seattle director who once had oversight of the Seattle Animal Shelter. King County Executive Dow Constantine today named Ken Nakatsu as the Manager of Regional Animal Services for King County Animal Care and Control (KCACC).

Constantine appoints leaders from across the county to Regional Transit Task Force
King County Executive Dow Constantine today named 28 regional and community leaders to a new Regional Transit Task Force that will advise on the future of King County Metro Transit services.

Constantine vows more work on funding for South Park Bridge
King County Executive Dow Constantine today vowed to continue pursuit of funding for replacement of the county’s South Park Bridge after King County's application for federal stimulus funding to replace the South Park Bridge was not approved.