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King County Executive
Dow Constantine


November

30
NOV

Executive congratulates Machinists and Boeing on bringing the 737 MAX to King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine today congratulated The Boeing Company and the Machinists on their ability to work together to reach an agreement that ensures jobs and prosperity

22
NOV

Inquest ordered into fatal police shooting of a homicide suspect in Seattle’s Belltown
King County Executive Dow Constantine today ordered an inquest into the shooting death of Eric Blaine Evans by a Seattle Police homicide detective on October 23, 2011.

21
NOV

King County workforce development program wins Governor’s Best Practice Award
For the second year in a row, an innovative King County education and employment program has been awarded a Workforce and Economic Development Best Practice award by Governor Gregoire.

17
NOV

Executive and Council praise Congressional approval of $37.5 million for future Metro RapidRide serving both North and South King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine and members of the Metropolitan King County Council today expressed their appreciation to Congress for appropriating $37.5 million for two more Metro Transit RapidRide lines.

15
NOV

Executive congratulates David Frockt on his appointment to the Washington State Senate
King County Executive Dow Constantine today congratulated David Frockt on his appointment to the State Senate to fill the remainder of the term left by the sudden passing of Sen. Scott White

15
NOV

Executive lauds appointment of Judge Steven González to Washington Supreme Court
King County Executive Dow Constantine today lauded the appointment of King County Superior Court Judge Steven González to the State Supreme Court:

15
NOV

National medical journal documents success of King County employees in losing weight through innovative wellness program
Employee wellness programs can play an important role in the nation’s health, according to a new study published in a national medical journal that documents sustained weight loss by King County employees

14
NOV

Executive applauds Bellevue action on East Link light rail
King County Executive Dow Constantine commented on tonight’s ratification by the Bellevue City Council of an agreement with Sound Transit for East Link routing, financing and mitigation.

14
NOV

Executive Constantine urges swift action to approve marriage equality for all Washingtonians
King County Executive Dow Constantine today applauded the kickoff of the Washington United for Marriage effort—a coordinated effort to secure full marriage rights for all Washington residents.

9
NOV

Executive congratulates Council for unprecedented adoption of new King County Budget 12 days ahead of schedule
King County Executive Dow Constantine today praised the working collaboration with the Metropolitan King County Council that led to adoption of the 2012 King County Budget one-and-a-half weeks ahead of schedule.

8
NOV

King County Executive on rejection of I-1125
"I-1125 was a stealth effort to stop light rail on I-90 and delay replacement of the 520 bridge. I am grateful that so many voters saw through it and rejected it, and by an overwhelming ."

6
NOV

Executive Constantine reflects on the legacy of State Sen. Scott White
Today we gathered to mourn the untimely death of State Senator Scott White, and to celebrate his many contributions. A young man of just 41 years, he leaves behind a wife and two young children. My condolences and continuing thoughts are with Scott’s wife Alison, his family, and his many friends.

2
NOV

One year after funding, construction of the new South Park Bridge becomes more visible
After months of work in the Duwamish River on the foundation for a new South Park Bridge, a new phase is beginning that will be much more visible to passers-by

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