County Connection

Latest Episodes:

The County Connection | The Overcrowding of Juvenile Detention Facilities – Episode 004.3 Feb 28, 2025

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Join us as we sit down to chat with Brad Banks, Contract Lobbyist at the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss what's been happening in our state and county-run jails as it relates to juveniles and the current rules are causing problems for everyone.

Recorded: February 21, 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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Learn more at wsac.org

The County Connection | Paving the Way for Safe Roads – Episode 004.2 Feb 24, 2025

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Buckle up as we chat with Axel Swanson, Director at the Washington State Association of County Engineers, about how roads are paid for and what the state, counties, and cities are trying to do to keep the funding safe and ensure our roads are safe. And yes, we're taking a long ride into the hills of the Road Usage Charge (RUC)!

Recorded: February 19, 2025

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Learn more at wsac.org

The County Connection | The High Price for Low Cost Energy – Episode 004.1 Feb 24, 2025

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Join us as we chat with Travis Dutton, Policy Coordinator at the Washington State Association of Counties. This week, Travis and Paul discuss the issue with clean power, how the property tax burden gets shifted from the developer to the county residents, and what WSAC is doing to try to fix it.

Recorded: February 18, 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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Learn more at wsac.org

The County Connection | The Public Health Pickle – Episode 003.4 Feb 19, 2025

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Join us as we chat with Jaime Bodden, Managing Director at the Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials. This week, Jaime breaks down the pickle that public health faces when dealing with home kitchens and private pools that are rented out.

Recorded: February 12, 2025

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Learn more at wsac.org

The County Connection | Lets Talk About Cops – Episode 003.3 Feb 13, 2025

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Join us as we sit down to chat with Brad Banks, Contract Lobbyist at the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss what's been happening in the legislature regarding police and public safety.

Recorded: February 6, 2025

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Learn more at wsac.org

The County Connection | It's a Small House, After All – Episode 003.2 Feb 08, 2025

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Join us as we chat with Brian Enslow, Policy Consultant for the Washington State Association of Counties, about issues counties across the state are struggling with to create more affordable, well-planned housing.

Recorded: February 6, 2025

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Learn more at wsac.org

The County Connection | The Problem with a Place in Time – Episode 003.1 Feb 07, 2025

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Join us as we chat with Curtis Steinhauer, Policy Coordinator at the Washington State Association of Counties, about the issues facing counties as they attempt to comply with Federal and State regulations when performing a place-in-time count of those experiencing homelessness.

Recorded: February 6, 2025

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Learn more at wsac.org

The County Connection | A Chat with 🦀 – Episode 002.6 Jan 31, 2025

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Join us as we sit down to chat with Jane Wall, Executive Director at the County Road Administration Board (CRAB), to discuss the state of county roads and a new bill on creating and funding the local roads program.

Recorded: January 29, 2025

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Learn more at wsac.org

The County Connection | Do We Have the Energy for This? – Episode 002.5 Jan 31, 2025

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Join us as we sit down to chat with Kelsey Hulse, Contract Lobbyist at the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss energy development issues that are facing the Evergreen State.

Recorded: January 24, 2025

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Learn more at wsac.org

The County Connection | Public Defense and Mental Health – Episode 002.4 Jan 29, 2025

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Join us as we sit down to chat with Brad Banks, Contract Lobbyist at the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss possible legislation that addresses when a mental health crisis intersects with our systems of public defense.

Recorded: January 24, 2025

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Learn more at wsac.org

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