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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010623 FW_ Friday 5 _ Compost _ Broadband _ Incarcerations _ Homelessness ________________________________ From: Washington Counties | WSAC Sent: Friday, January 6, 2023 9:59:57 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Friday 5 | Compost | Broadband | Incarcerations | Homelessness ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ This week's wrap up of county news. January 6, 2023 <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a/images/cf04e6fd-150d-4420-a926-ee7a36f2d944.png> COUNTY NEWS The Breakdown of Compost Product Purchasing Any agency required to adopt a Compost Procurement Ordinance must also use compost for four specified types of projects and will need to report annually to the state on compost-related purchases. These agencies have some options in terms of where and how to purchase the product. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=c7a2500303&e=03d5c964a3> COUNTY NEWS Local Governments Prepare for Broadband Expansion With potential new sources of funding to support the expansion of reliable broadband services, local governments across Washington are busy building partnerships, identifying un- and underserved areas, and planning equitable deployment strategies to reach all communities. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=2e728f5008&e=03d5c964a3> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=16cc8a7534&e=03d5c964a3> FEDERAL NEWS Reducing Jail Populations: A Virtual Learning Series County officials are implementing data-driven and evidence-based policies, practices and programs to decrease jail populations, reduce associated costs and meet the social and safety needs of communities. Annually, county jails process 8 million admissions and spend $29 billion on correctional facilities. The Pew Charitable Trusts reported in 2021 that county corrections costs increased 521 percent from 1977 to 2017. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=9bd7285da0&e=03d5c964a3> FEDERAL NEWS County Parks Departments Double as Outreach to Homeless Campers As unhoused residents retreat into parks and open spaces, county park rangers work to treat them with dignity while connecting them with services and looking out for their safety and the safety of park users. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=b04ff6d18b&e=03d5c964a3> FEDERAL NEWS NACo Leadership Academy NACo would like to acknowledge and congratulate the September NACo Leadership Academy graduates from Washington. They join over 5,000 graduates and current participants from across the country, benefitting from the 12-week online program enabling existing and emerging county leaders to achieve their highest potential. * Aislin Gallagher, Monitoring and Outreach Manager, Kitsap County * Ariane Schmidt, ARP Portfolio and Program Administrator, Spokane County * Ashley Cameron, Senior Director of Human Resources, Spokane County * Ben Kort, GIS Coordinator, Island County * Cindy Hanson, Administrative Operations Manager, Clallam County * Colin Charbonneau, Director, Spokane County * Danny Hagen, Analyst / Appraiser, Skagit County * Dean Lambourn, Manager of IT Operations, Island County * Erina Kong, Public Information Specialist, Kitsap County * Heather Arnold, Interim Grants Administrator, Spokane County * Jacob Langhans, Project Surveyor, Kitsap County * Jennifer Lange, Assistant Engineer, Douglas County * Jeri Chavez, Chief Deputy, Skagit County * Joshua Leinbach, Environmental Health Specialist III, Whatcom County * Kathy Bright, Fiscal Support Technician, Kitsap County * Kathy Kershner, Councilmember, District 4, Whatcom County * Kimberly Burns, Court Services Manager, Clallam County * Lindy Mense, Court Operations Supervisor, Kitsap County * Lisa Kreis, MIS Manager, Stevens County * Marina Martinez, Probation Services Specialist, Skagit County * Martha Fairley, Treatment Coordinator, Stevens County * Matthew Benson, Equipment Services Supervisor, Kitsap County * Milton Hankins, Cyber Security Analyst, Skagit County * Nicholas Graves, Roads Maintenance Program Supervisor, Kitsap County * Pamela Ray, Deputy Court Administrator, Stevens County * Paul Nettleton, Pavement Manager, Kitsap County * Peter Browning, County Commissioner, Skagit County * Rose Schaffer, Traffic Engineer I, Kitsap County * Ryan Crosby, Survey Crew Manager, Kitsap County * Sara DePonte, Lead Accountant, Stevens County * Shela Berry, CFO, Benton County * Stoney Hutto, Acting Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Clallam County * Tessa Sheldon, Budget & Financial Operations Manager, Spokane County * Tiana Rowland, Clerk of the Board, Douglas County Our January cohort is just around the corner. 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