2024 Episode 46: King County Executive Dow Constantine on Homelessness, Sound Transit, and Why He's Not Running Again

2024 Episode 46: King County Executive Dow Constantine on Homelessness, Sound Transit, and Why He's Not Running Again

Author: Brian Callanan November 20, 2024 Duration: 25:23
Why is King County's longest-serving executive in the modern era not running again? Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and King County Executive Dow Constantine discuss his next career moves, decisions he wishes he would have made 15 years ago when he began as the county's leader, Sound Transit, and the King County Homelessness Authority, too. Also featuring questions from show patrons! If you li...

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