The newly appointed Deputy Director of the Department of Local Services adheres to a fundamental rule when working to solve problems.
Don’t complicate things. Continue reading “Keeping things simple” with the new Deputy Director of Local Services
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What adoption of the biennial King County Budget for the new Department of Local Services means for residents of unincorporated King County
The biennial King County Budget adopted this month by the Metropolitan King County Council establishes the new King County Department of Local Services, as proposed by Executive Dow Constantine. Among the benefits that local residents can hope to see in 2019-2020 are: Continue reading What adoption of the biennial King County Budget for the new Department of Local Services means for residents of unincorporated King County
Planning land use and the built environment of Skyway-West Hill
Many thanks to the residents and business owners of Skyway-West Hill who came to the subarea planning forum at Albert Talley High School on October 30. With more than 50 people in attendance, it was clear there is strong interest in the future look of this unincorporated area community between Seattle, Renton, and Tukwila.
Continue reading Planning land use and the built environment of Skyway-West Hill
John Taylor takes helm as inaugural director of Department of Local Services
One day after being named the first director of a new King County department designed to exclusively serve residents of the unincorporated areas, John Taylor participated at a retreat for division leaders and outlined his vision for delivering outstanding local public services.
“There is currently no city hall for the residents of unincorporated King County, yet it’s in effect a city of 250,000 people,” he said. “Our goal is to give them that ‘city hall’ — a place they can get permits in a simple way, get their questions answered, and find out what other services are available to them.” Continue reading John Taylor takes helm as inaugural director of Department of Local Services
Executive details new Dept. of Local Services in proposed 2019-2020 budget
The new Department of Local Services, established by ordinance last week by the King County Council, is now part of the 2019-2020 King County budget which Executive Dow Constantine this week proposed to the Council.
Continue reading Executive details new Dept. of Local Services in proposed 2019-2020 budget
Council establishes new Department of Local Services
by Harold S. Taniguchi
Director, King County Dept. of Transportation
Local Services Transition Lead
On behalf of all who work with residents of unincorporated King County, I want to thank members of the Metropolitan King County Council for unanimously adopting an ordinance to make our new King County Department of Local Services a reality.
As you can see in this statement from Executive Constantine, this Council action now leads us into the budget process. The Department of Local Services (DLS) will be funded with existing revenues, and the Executive will now include the DLS in the 2019-2020 biennial budget he will propose to the Council on September 24. The Council is scheduled to adopt a County budget by Thanksgiving. Continue reading Council establishes new Department of Local Services
Town Hall meetings highlight proposed Department of Local Services
by Harold S. Taniguchi
Director, King County Dept. of Transportation
In May and June, I’m looking forward to attending our nine remaining Community Services Area Town Hall meetings. In partnership with members of the King County Council, who provide direct representation in their respective districts, these annual meetings are a chance for us to get out to where residents of the unincorporated areas live, hear your concerns, and gather your feedback. Continue reading Town Hall meetings highlight proposed Department of Local Services
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