It's an understatement to say that this past year tested the strength and resiliency of our fundamental ideals and institutions. At a time of great national division, we stand united.
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For every person in Martin Luther King County, we want increased health and longevity, increased happiness and satisfaction, and increased prosperity and opportunity.
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As you can see by this list of top accomplishments, we made progress this year on mobility, social justice, climate change, and housing – actions that improve the quality of life in our region. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/accomplishments/2017-year-in-review.aspx …pic.twitter.com/micZvkjzaC
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1.) We're leading the nation in the transition to battery-powered buses. King County is accelerating the transition to zero-emissions transportation by making one of the largest bus fleets in the United States all-electric by as early as 2034. https://kcdotblog.com/2017/12/18/2017-in-review-leading-the-nation-in-the-transition-to-battery-powered-buses/ …pic.twitter.com/fpaBPxVAk5
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2. We're preventing youth and family homelessness. The first
@BestStartsKC initiative prevented more than 3,000 people from becoming homeless in its first year. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/December/12-homelessness-prevention-results.aspx …pic.twitter.com/XN4LiPgIv2
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3. We're reforming the juvenile justice system to make it more just and equitable. King County made significant progress this year, including plans to apply a public health lens & creating community partnerships that will help us achieve shared goals. https://kcyouthjustice.com/2017/12/08/year-in-review-king-countys-2017-juvenile-justice-reform-progress/ …pic.twitter.com/VXcfARroJF
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4. We're demonstrating King County’s commitment to remaining an inclusive, welcoming community. This year, KC contributed $1 million to provide critical services to immigrants and refugees whose health, safety, and human rights are at risk. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/August/28-immigrant-refugee-funds.aspx …pic.twitter.com/6M5YLAI0Wy
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5. We're responding to climate change by taking strategic actions. Whether it's expanding trails, investing in alternative energy sources, or committing to planting 1 million trees, we take our role as environmental stewards seriously. https://kingcountygreen.com/2017/12/20/the-year-in-review-responding-to-climate-change-by-taking-strategic-actions-in-2017/ …pic.twitter.com/ry4raD2bPr
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6. Establishing King County as a global leader in in the fight against HIV/AIDS. KC is one of the first counties in the US to achieve a major milestone set by the WHO to confront the epidemic.
@KCPubHealth reached the goal 3 years ahead of schedule. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/February/09-hiv-global-milestone.aspx …pic.twitter.com/FvhWgYZWw4
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7. Simplifying
@kcmetrobus fares! The County Council approved my proposal to create a single standard fare for all Metro Transit boardings, eliminating zones and peak hours. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/accomplishments/2017-year-in-review.aspx# …pic.twitter.com/pI8r9vIZ5B
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8. We're providing more integrated treatment for addiction & mental health. KC helped open a new facility to offer integrated treatment for mental health & substance-use, including opioid addiction, that prioritizes bed space for people who are homeless. http://www.seattlepi.com/g00/seattlenews/article/Recovery-Place-Beacon-Hill-addiction-mental-health-12293765.php?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1 …pic.twitter.com/TlGsie5On9
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9. Providing more funds for transit & boosting regional economic development. We created an agreement to sell Metro’s Convention Place Station to the Convention Center for $161M, netting $275M in principal and interest over 32 years. https://kcdotblog.com/2017/06/29/what-the-new-timeline-for-convention-place-station-means-for-riders/ …pic.twitter.com/XalVTKD0Z3
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10. Reducing flood risk, strengthening salmon habitat, & promoting a vibrant farming community with an historic accord. Snoqualmie Valley farmers, residents, & fish &wildlife advocates achieved a landmark agreement. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/June/12-fish-farm-flood-accord.aspx …pic.twitter.com/w479WLRvmM
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11. Making food safety ratings more accurate, consistent and transparent.
@KCPubHealth worked with top researchers, food inspectors, & advocates to develop a new way of communicating how well local restaurants perform in terms of food safety. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/January/17-food-safety-ratings.aspx …pic.twitter.com/yu8azRYI0a
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12. Creating safer, healthier schools, and neighborhoods. KC will make it easier for children and youth to eat healthy, exercise, and avoid harmful substances with the help of 17 local nonprofits that successfully competed for
@BestStartsKC funding. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/May/25-best-starts-for-kids-initiatives.aspx …pic.twitter.com/E9Vz9qDQr4
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13. Leading emergency response to repair the West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant after storm damage. Following a major storm, employees at the
@KingCountyWTD worked day and night to repair the West Point Treatment Plant. https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/wtd/system/west/west-point-restoration.aspx …pic.twitter.com/rVTf9owmH1
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14. Connecting more young people to opportunities with the successful ORCA summer program. The number of young people who rode
@kcmetrobus and@SoundTransit surged this past summer during a reduced-fare pilot project. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/November/15-orca-youth-results.aspx …pic.twitter.com/ETz0OBpser
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15. Expanding access to same-day outpatient mental health and addiction treatment. A new partnership between King County, Ballmer Group, Third Sector Capital Partners, & local service providers to increase same-day access to behavioral health services. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/November/20-homelessness-behavioral-health.aspx …pic.twitter.com/u9TxjEcE2d
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16. Helping more people sign up for affordable insurance with a new healthcare enrollment center. Despite federal efforts to kill health reform, King County remains one of the nation’s top Affordable Care Act success stories. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/November/01-aca-enrollment.aspx …pic.twitter.com/z71LYUHVA9
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17. Fulfilling my promise to transform the county’s once-struggling animal service agency, we've built
@kcpets into one of the highest-performing shelters in the US & united more cats & dogs with forever families. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/June/28-animal-services-improvement.aspx …pic.twitter.com/2KAUnyeePV
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Together, we are delivering on our shared commitment to creating a more just, equitable community where all people can achieve their full potential. Thank you, as always, for the opportunity to serve.
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