12Jan 2024 by lcatali

Nooooooo!

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That was my reaction when the notification showed up on my phone that Pete Carroll was no longer coaching the Seahawks.  Like many of you, I have enjoyed watching Coach Carroll’s 14-year run as head coach.  I am so thankful for all the memorable games, especially the Seahawks winning Super Bowl XVLIII.  I appreciate his boundless enthusiasm and ability to create a culture where elite athletes and their dynamic personalities could succeed as a team. So where do the Seahawks go from here?  I am not sure, but I will still be cheering for the Seahawks next season. I feel the same way when I see some of our long-time County leaders retiring.  How can we ever go on without Melanie Halsan in Planning & Public Works?  Her leadership and…
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05Jan 2024 by lcatali
Happy new year!

Happy new year!

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Welcome to 2024!  We have a lot of work to do this year and I’m eager to start! Beginning a new year can often feel like a fresh start. It can be a time of reflection and recalibration – both in our work lives and our personal lives.  I set my goals and major plans for the year.  And judging by the packed parking lots at local gyms (at least for a few weeks), I am not alone! (I also always read humorist Dave Barry’s review of the previous year.  If you do too, here’s to Dottie in 2024!) For example, I enjoy the new energy that I see and experience each time I participate in New Employee Orientation. Our newest colleagues are happy to be with us and filled…
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