Jeanne Kohl-Welles

Tomorrow is CM Joe McDermott's and my last council meeting as members of the @KCCouncil! It has been my honor to represent the residents of the 36th LD and the 4th Council District. Consider tuning in to the livestream at 1:30pm tomorrow right here: livestream.com/accounts/15175…

I am very excited to co-author this op-ed published today in The Stranger with @KccClaudia and Manny Cawaling of @InspireWashing . The new Doors Open project will be game-changing for arts access across the region! thestranger.com/guest-editoria…

What an honor it was yesterday to recognize bestselling author Dan Brown in proclaiming December 25-31 as Boys in the Boat Week in King County! seattletimes.com/seattle-news/u…

WHEN: 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 5 WHERE: Hybrid meeting of the King County Council, streaming live on KCTV and in-person at the King County Courthouse, 10thFloor, 516 Third Ave., Seattle

Tomorrow, King County Council will proclaim Dec. 25-31 as Boys in the Boat Week in King County in celebration of the feature film adaptation of the story of the historic University of Washington rowing team that went on to win the gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Former Councilmember Larry Gossett will also be present to speak on the motion. You can join the meeting and locate additional meeting materials here: kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/coun… And read more about the motion in the Seattle Times: seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…

During tomorrow’s special Committee of the Whole meeting at 9:30 a.m., my motion requesting the Executive to explore and make recommendations for potential avenues of redress for historic redlining practices in our region will be up for possible action.

The Indigent Remains Ceremony will take place on Wednesday at 1 pm at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. This ceremony serves people whose families either could not be located or could not provide for the proper disposition of remains. publichealthinsider.com/2023/09/25/liv…

Four things we’re doing in King County to fight climate change ⬇

The Biden administration announced today that it will revive the program that offered households free at-home COVID tests. The website for the program, covidtests.gov, will begin accepting orders on Monday. nytimes.com/2023/09/20/us/…

Have you seen these giant trolls across King County and the PNW? These are an exceptional, sustainably made gift from Danish artist Thomas Dambo, who we recognized yesterday at the Full Council meeting. Take a trip to find the one nearest to you! nwtrolls.org/?fbclid=IwAR3k…

I was pleased to lead my fellow councilmembers in presenting a proclamation of September as National Service Dog Month in King County. We were joined by representatives from Brigadoon Service Dogs, Canine Companions, and a special pup named Atticus who accepted the proclamation.

The loss of families, homes, and many historic sites in Morocco is incredibly heartbreaking. Currently, aid priorities include supplying clean drinking water, food kits, tents and blankets to disaster victims. To learn how you can help, click here: globalcitizen.org/en/content/how…

Tune in to President Biden's remarks on this important anniversary here: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%…

This event will dedicate remembrance while also calling attention to the crisis which our region is facing. Learn more here: fallenleaves.org/recovery-cafe-…

Join the Recovery Café as it hosts the 'Leaves of Remembrance' dedication today at 1pm at Recovery Café 2022 Boren Ave. Bronze leaves bearing the names of unhoused people who have died, along with other Café Members who we have lost, will be placed outside the Café.

#OnThisDay in 1982, in order to fund Farmland Preservation Program, the King County Council adopted the Conservation Futures Tax. historylink.org/File/10047

August 31 enews update: - Celebrating Labor Day - Updated revenue forecast - Suicide Prevention Week of Action - Our new Chief King County Medical Examiner - Metro Transit update - Waterfront Block Party - Profile of Girls on the Run content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKIN…

There are several funding and job opportunities available to you during the month of September. These opportunities are meant to help members of our community and local organizations to recover, thrive, and promote equity for all. Learn more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKIN…