Strong communities rely on engaged people and government working together, which is why the Community Service Area Civic Connectors program is so important.

Recently, the Department of Local Services brought together people from across unincorporated King County to help empower them to become engaged with their local government. More than 30 people who are part of the program joined Director Leon Richardson and other members of our team at Renton Technical College for the group’s first meeting. 

Local Services is working with this passionate group so that, together, they can improve quality of life for everyone in the areas we serve. 

The community members live in and represent the unincorporated areas: Bear Creek/Sammamish, East Federal Way, East Renton, Enumclaw Plateau/SE King County, Fairwood, Four Creeks/Tiger Mountain, Greater Maple Valley, Snoqualmie Valley, Skyway, White Center and Vashon Island.

These community members are expected to participate in a series of meetings with the following goals:

  • Help members understand how King County government operates. This includes services, funding sources, budgeting processes, decision-making processes, and how community members can participate in a meaningful way. 
  • Engage and collaborate with members on specific topics—for example, ways we can better communicate with residents about upcoming projects and programs.
  • Help make connections between members and other community leaders and build relationships between members and King County staff members. 

Thanks to everyone who joined and participated, and we look forward to working together to improve the communities we serve.