Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. One of our most crucial responsibilities is to be there when our community needs us most. Whether it is a mass shooting, wildfire, plane crash, train derailment, or pandemic, we need to support our residents on their “worst day.” That’s why this week’s Safety Summit, sponsored by the Department of […]
Turbulence
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Each week when I speak to new employees, I talk about the importance of respect. As public servants, we must treat our residents – no matter their background – with the consideration and regard each of us as human beings have a right to expect. This certainly applies to our […]
Turning up the heat
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. I hope you and your friends and family had a safe and sane celebration of our nation’s independence! Those of us who grew up in the Pacific Northwest know that summer doesn’t really begin until July 5th – as proven by years of experience with cold and wet Fourth of […]
Shifting the spotlight
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. While much of my adult life has been spent in public service, I must confess that I can be uncomfortable when the spotlight shifts to me. In this blog I much prefer placing the focus on you and the great work you’re doing for our residents! That’s why I’m a […]
Unearthing a mystery
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. As I have mentioned before in this blog, the Executive Team is moving. Next Tuesday will be our first day in our new home – 1501 Market Street! To prepare for the move, we’ve been going through closets, cabinets and drawers to determine what items need to make the move […]
Cause for celebration
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Next Wednesday our offices will be closed. While a day off is often a cause for celebration, June 19 has much more significant importance: Juneteenth. Juneteenth, observed every year on June 19th, commemorates the pivotal moment when Union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, to […]
They like us
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Apologies to Sally Field and her infamous Academy Award speech but it feels awesome when outside people or organizations recognize your work. This week’s decision by the Hearing Examiner to approve the Conditional Use Permit and deny the appeal of our SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) mitigated determination means the […]
Day of days
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. The acclaimed video series “The Band of Brothers” follows members of Easy Company in the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment from their initial training in Georgia to their end of World War II at Berchtesgaden – home of Hitler’s mountainside retreat. The second episode, entitled “Day of Days,” depicts their night […]
It sucks!
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. We have a new addition to the team, and I’m delighted to introduce you to Vacsquatch – one of the most unique “employees” at the County. You may remember we just finished a public truck naming process and Vacsquatch was the winner by a landslide! As with all our Planning […]