The King County Council, yesterday, unanimously selected Rhonda Lewis for an interim appointment to represent District 2, filling the seat vacated by now-King County Executive Girmay Zahilay. The appointment, celebrated by the Executive's office, is historic as Ms. Lewis becomes the first Black woman to serve on the King County Council, an event that also establishes the Council's first-ever majority of women.

Trae Holiday, host of "The Day With Trae," recently interviewed Jessica Hughes, senior public services specialist King County Library System (KCLS), about the organization’s innovative Makerspace program. Hughes, who has been with KCLS for 12 years and the Makerspace for five, discussed her journey to the library system and the wealth of accessible resources available to the community.

Claudia Balducci, a prominent candidate for King County Executive, had an insightful conversation with Trae Holiday on "The Day with Trae” last week. Balducci, whose career spans decades of public service, shared her extensive background and outlined her comprehensive platform focused on improving the lives of King County residents.

King County is at an undeniable turning point, poised for a significant leadership transition that marks the first time in over a decade that a new King County Executive will take the helm. This pivotal moment will be highlighted by a crucial debate between candidates Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci, two seasoned members of the King County Council vying for the county's top position.