King County OLEO

Welcome to the official Twitter account of the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO). We oversee the King County Sheriff's Office. This thread contains our vision, mission, and some other helpful information. Statements straight from OLEO's Director will be signed "TYA."

With Shannon Braddock confirmed by Council and sworn in today, she is now the acting King County Executive. Braddock will serve in that role until Council chooses an appointed Executive (which could be Braddock or another candidate put forward by Council). The appointed Exec will serve until a successor is elected in November and qualified.

History made! Congrats to new Acting County Executive Shannon Braddock—she is the first woman to serve King County in this role. Council appointed her earlier this afternoon. kingcounty.gov/en/dept/counci…

Three ways you can help unhoused neighbors during severe winter weather: Carry warm socks, hand warmers, ponchos, or emergency blankets to give to people who request help. Check in with local organizations that are operating warming centers and shelters to see if they need any donated supplies. Volunteer with an organization that provides warm spaces or resources for unsheltered individuals in your neighborhood or city.

Today on Korean American Day we celebrate and honor the many contributions of our Korean American community. #KoreanAmericanDay

The King County Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the King County Fire Protection District No. 47 Board of Commissioners. The District is located in King County Council District 9 and headquartered in Kangley. Applicants must be registered to vote and reside in the District. To apply, submit a resume or short bio, and a statement of interest by emailing RegionalAffairs@kingcounty.gov no later than close of business on January 21, 2025. Finalists will go before the Council’s Committee of the Whole for interviews.

The Council has selected Osman Salahuddin to serve as the new State Representative for the 48th Legislative District. Salahuddin replaces former Rep. Vandana Slatter, who was appointed to the State Senate by the Council earlier today.

Congratulations to Washington’s newest State Senator Vandana Slatter! She was appointed by the Council earlier this afternoon. Slatter was previously serving in the WA House of Representatives, a post she held since 2017.

Free fare on New Year’s Eve: King County Metro buses will be fare-free 3 a.m. Tues, Dec. 31 through 3 a.m. Wed, Jan. 1. Details and list of other participating transit agencies: bit.ly/free-fare-tran…

Happy Holidays! All of us at the King County Council wish everyone a fabulous holiday season with family and friends. #HAPPYHOLIDAYS

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! #MerryChristmas2024

Chag Urim Sameach! Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. #HappyHanukkah

Warm wishes this Kwanzaa to all those who observe this week-long celebration. #Kwanzaa

We are looking for homelessness service agencies in East King County to provide severe weather response services. Learn more and apply by this Friday, December 20. kcrha.org/funding-opport…

If your home or business was damaged during the bomb cyclone we still want to hear from you! Your info will help @KingCountyWA request disaster assistance from our state and federal governments. Please report it to our Office of Emergency Management by visiting bit.ly/3VkxJH0. You may even qualify for property tax relief! Learn more here: bit.ly/destroyed-prop….

Was your property destroyed during the windstorm? You may qualify for property tax relief! File a claim and learn much more here: bit.ly/destroyed-prop…  @KingCountyWA

Today, the Council proclaimed Nov 26, 2024 as Frank “Mr. Affordable Housing” Chopp Day in King County and recognized him for his years of service to the people of @KingCountyWA and WA State. Since 1995, Frank Chop represented the 43rd legislative district in the State House of Representatives and served as Speaker from 1999 to 2019. He championed issues that reflect his values: a strong and affordable public education system, housing affordability, healthcare for children, workers' rights and compensation, mental health services, and social justice.

And please check in on older neighbors and others who may have medical devices that need to be charged, or could use help clearing a storm drain.

Stay safe until the lights come back on: -Toss out any food that has been over 40 degrees for 4+ hours to avoid food poisoning. -Only run cars, gas grills and gas generators outdoors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Check KCemergency.com for a nearby spot to warm up your devices and yourself if you don't have power. Please share with friends, family, and our ~150K neighbors across King County (as of 1pm Friday) who still don't have power after Tuesday's storm.

How to find warmth, electricity, and other storm resources in the Seattle area via @KUOW kuow.org/stories/storm-…