Facing a global pandemic and its consequent recession, we need strong, local leaders who share our values and remain committed to restoring our economy, helping our neighbors in need, and promoting opportunity for all of our communities. To confront these challenges, Dow is building on his record of leadership, strengthening partnerships to protect our health, economy, and way of life.

• Providing isolation centers and temporary housing for homeless neighbors to reduce the spread of COVID-19

• Acting on of public health recommendations to stop viral spread, distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, and keep communities safe

• Creating and maintaining jobs in construction, tourism, and the arts

• Dedicated support for small and minority-owned businesses, connecting them to needed services, programs, and grants

• Funding for emergency rental assistance efforts, homeless youth programs, and eviction prevention

Executive Dow Constantine is Committed to Building Strong, Dynamic and Inclusive Communities

No matter who you are, where you were born, or your economic status, you have a home here in King County. A fourth generation Washingtonian and life-long resident of King County, Executive Dow Constantine is a proven leader, regional problem solver, and effective advocate for our families and communities.

• An outspoken advocate for working families and living wage jobs, Dow has championed economic growth and diversification that produces jobs and builds a bridge for workers into the middle class.  

• An award-winning champion for equal rights, Dow proudly signed the state’s first same-sex marriage license, and has fought to protect the rights of women, immigrants, and the most vulnerable.

• A father and public school graduate, Dow has built programs that support the earliest years of a child’s life, and fostered effective strategies to reduce juvenile crime and detention and boost graduation rates.  
  • King County joins community leaders, parents and youth on work to end racial disparity in juvenile justice system

• An unwavering fighter for social justice, Dow has developed innovative programs to promote equity and opportunity and taken bold action to address systemic racism.
  • Executive Constantine highlights anti-racism and criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget
• A lifelong conservationist educated in land use planning and environmental law, Dow has led efforts to expand light rail and bus service, fix roads and bridges, and safeguard our quality of life through transit-oriented growth and open space preservation.
  • Remarks from King County Executive Dow Constantine on the 30th anniversary of Conservation Futures