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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022323 FW_ Friday 5 _ Insider Edition _ February 24_ 2023 ________________________________ From: Washington State Association of Counties Sent: Friday, February 24, 2023 9:59:54 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Friday 5 | Insider Edition | February 24, 2023 ________________________________ 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 <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=cf5f334376&e=03d5c964a3> February 24th, 2023 <https://mcusercontent.com/6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a/images/c834e276-5bd8-0bb3-8828-286708884c46.png> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=725e29f69b&e=03d5c964a3> PARTNER SPOTLIGHT WSAC Partners With Public Surplus! WSAC is now partnering with Public Surplus™ to sell government surplus property through their website. If your county or department has surplus equipment, vehicles, real estate, or anything else, Public Surplus can help you sell quickly with some of the lowest buyer's premium fees in the country! Please check out Public Surplus as the avenue to post your auctions. WSAC benefits each time you utilize this program to sell anything – but at no cost to you! Everyone wins by using Public Surplus as the website when selling. If you’re already a Public Surplus member, we need you to follow the link below and register again. Nothing changes with your account; Public Surplus will make the transition seamless. New and current users must use the special link in the article below! This connects you directly with WSAC so you can get the additional benefit of the partnership. What are the benefits to your County when using Public Surplus? Read More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=d5ba880556&e=03d5c964a3> Want to receive this email in your inbox? Click here to subscribe. <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=48dd89d287&e=03d5c964a3> LATEST NEWS COUNTY NEWS <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=41e1440cf5&e=03d5c964a3> Integrating Best Available Science: New Tools for Land Use Planning & Emergency Management The state's Washington Geological Survey is offering new and updated resources to help local governments integrate the best available science into their land use planning and emergency management efforts. READ MORE <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=3cc73a7bc4&e=03d5c964a3> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=4366956fe8&e=03d5c964a3> STATE NEWS <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=915aa23aff&e=03d5c964a3> Wastewater Testing Isn't Just for COVID: WA Expands Efforts It’s not a new practice to use our sewage to search for clues about public health trends. But after almost two years of building up Washington’s growing wastewater surveillance system, state epidemiologists are ready to branch out further. Epidemiology teams started sampling wastewater in October 2021 — at first at three sites in two counties, with the intention of building an early warning system that could predict COVID-19 surges. Now, the team has expanded to 28 sites in 16 counties, and is talking about beginning to monitor for other viruses, like influenza and RSV. READ MORE <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=a2cb70b2b8&e=03d5c964a3> FEDERAL NEWS <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=ee21410b99&e=03d5c964a3> Study About Earmarked Taxes for Mental Health Services Professor Jonathan Purtle at New York University is conducting a survey about earmarked taxes for behavioral health services across the U.S., including the 0.1% sales tax increases that many Washington counties have adopted. He recently sent personalized survey requests to county behavioral health officials across Washington, and in other jurisdictions across the U.S. which have adopted such taxes. Dr. Purtle is hoping to obtain additional responses from people in Washington, and has created an open link to the survey <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click ?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=22df3ed411&e=03d5c964a3> that anyone can complete. Representatives of organizations that provide services with 0.1% sales tax funds are eligible to complete the survey in addition to county officials. Feel free to share/post the link or send to anyone who may be interested. He is hoping to obtain a wide range of perspectives about the 0.1% sales tax increases. The survey is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and WSAC encourages participation. READ MORE <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=5ef3195cf9&e=03d5c964a3> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=cf1e9d998f&e=03d5c964a3> COUNTY NEWS <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=1f4afa6a29&e=03d5c964a3> Private Lives of Public Employees: The PRA Implications of Working for the Government New public employees are often surprised by what is subject to public disclosure under Washington’s Public Records Act and should consider the possibility that their private communications on digital platforms, like email and social media, may become very public. READ MORE <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=e7e9c21046&e=03d5c964a3> UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH 15 Ethical Considerations for Local Government Staff Webinar | 11:00 am | $40 Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=defc7a13ff&e=03d5c964a3> MARCH 2 Reducing Jail Populations: Decreasing Bookings and/or Arrests Through Diversion, Citations and Warrant Avoidance and Resolution Webinar | 11:00 am Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=b4768c720c&e=03d5c964a3> COUNTY HIGHLIGHT <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=2763e986d0&e=03d5c964a3> King County est. 1852 The most populous county in the state, King County was established in 1852 as a logging community. Now home to the state’s most active economy, King County hosts a variety of industries, namely professional and business services, government, health services, leisure, hospitality, manufacturing, and education. Seattle, the county’s largest city and its seat, is the center of most of King County’s commerce and attracts a wide variety of residents. Seattle is home to some of the state’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Space Needle and Pike Place Market, attracting both in-state and international visitors year round. Seattle also boasts a diverse culture and an active arts scene, drawing tourists to festivals such as Comic-Con, the Cherry Blossom Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, and Northwest Folklife, to name a few. 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