County Connection

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The County Connection | Reflecting on Lessons Learned as a County Commissioner – Episode 019 Dec 29, 2025

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This week, Paul Jewell, Government Relations Director at the Washington State Association of Counties, sits down to chat with Commissioner Lisa Janicki to reflect on her work as a county commissioner and member of the WSAC Executive Team & Board of Directors.

Recorded: November 19, 2025

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County Connection is the official podcast of the Washington State Association of Counties—where we dive into the legislative issues shaping the future of our communities. From budgets to public safety, infrastructure to elections, we’ll break down what’s happening in Olympia and how it impacts counties across the Evergreen State. Stay informed, stay engaged, and join us as we amplify the voice of Washington’s 39 counties.

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The County Connection | County Cybersecurity Horrors – Episode 018 Dec 19, 2025

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No, this isn't a late Halloween episode, this is the reality counties are facing and what your county should be doing to ensure their data is secure! This week, Derek Young, Executive Director at the Washington State Association of Counties, sits down to chat with Crowe to discuss all things online security!

Learn more about Crowe.

Recorded: October 28, 2025

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The County Connection | Ensuring Your County's Cash is Vested – Episode 017 Oct 09, 2025

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This week, Derek Young, Executive Director at the Washington State Association of Counties, sits down to chat with Michael Ablowich, Vice President of Client Servicing and Implementation for Three+One (Cashvest), about how they're helping counties around the country save (and earn) millions of dollars!

Learn more about Three+One.

Recorded: September 19, 2025

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The County Connection | Working Across the Aisle – Episode 016 Oct 02, 2025

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This week, Paul Jewell, Government Relations Director for the Washington State Association of Counties, sits down to chat with Snohomish Councilmembers Jared Mead and Nate Nehring to talk about how to work with the other side of the aisle – even when you don't politically see eye-to-eye.

Recorded: September 8, 2025

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The County Connection | Seeing the Counties Through the Forest – Episode 015 Aug 28, 2025

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This week, Paul Jewell, Government Relations Director for the Washington State Association of Counties, sits down to chat with Jason Spadaro, Executive Director of the Washington Forest Protection Association to discuss forest management in Washington State.

Recorded: July 2, 2025

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The County Connection | Building Energy in Lewis County – Episode 014 Aug 14, 2025

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This week, Paul Jewell, Government Relations Director for the Washington State Association of Counties, sits down with Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope to discuss the state's looming energy crisis, what Lewis County is doing about it, and what they're doing to bring back the local economy.

Recorded: July 3, 2025

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The County Connection | East Coast Meets West Coast – Episode 013 Aug 01, 2025

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This week, Derek Young, Executive Director for the Washington State Association of Counties, sits down with Matthew Chase, CEO/Executive Director for the National Association of Counties (NACo), to discuss the work NACo does for Washington State at the federal level.

Recorded: July 22, 2025

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The County Connection | In Defense of Public Defense – Episode 012 Jul 18, 2025

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This week, Paul Jewell, Government Relations Director for the Washington State Association of Counties, sits down (virtually) to chat with Derek Young, Executive Director of the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss the crisis our state faces in funding our constitutional right to a public defender (Indigent Defense).

Recorded: July 9, 2025

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The County Connection | The Next Generation of Local Gov. Leaders! – Episode 011 Jun 11, 2025

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This week, Paul Jewell, Government Relations Director for the Washington State Association of Counties, sits down to chat about the next generation of leadership with Gavin Cruz, a Senior from Olympia High School's DECA program!

Recorded: June 3, 2025

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The County Connection | The Jaime and Kelsey Show! – Episode 010.4 May 21, 2025

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This week, Jaime Bodden, Managing Director at the Washington Association of Local Public Health Officials, and Kelsey Hulse, Contract Lobbyist at the Washington State Association of Counties, flip the script and ask Paul Jewell, Government Relations Director for the Washington State Association of Counties, about his highlights (and low-lights) of this year's session!

Recorded: May 1, 2025

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