County Connection

Join us as we chat with Jaime Bodden, Managing Director at the Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials. This week, Jaime has returned from the other Washington to share what's happening at the Federal level and how that could affect our State going forward.Recorded: March 12, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we sit down to chat with County Commissioners Heidi Eisenhour (Jefferson County) and Mark Ozias (Clallam County) about their experience this last week in D.C. at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference and what's happening at the Federal Level that is affecting counties across Washington State!Recorded: March 6, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we sit down to chat with Candice Bock, Government Relations Director at the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), to discuss how to crack the issue of Property Taxes for Counties and Cities in Washington State.Recorded: February 27, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we chat with Kelsey Hulse, Contract Lobbyist at the Washington State Association of Counties, about what's happening in session regarding the predicament of the parking, planning, and permitting puzzle.Recorded: January 21, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

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----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

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----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

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----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

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----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

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----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

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----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

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----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

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----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

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----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

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----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we sit down to chat with Curtis Steinhauer, Policy Coordinator at the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss new legislation on how local governments can interact with and create spaces for people experiencing homelessness.Recorded: January 24, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we chat with Jaime Bodden, Managing Director at the Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials. This week, Jaime is helping us break down the ins and outs of public health as it relates to the safety of our youngest generation and what we're doing in Olympia to help facilitate it.Recorded: January 23, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we chat with Axel Swanson, Director at the Washington State Association of County Engineers, about HB 1098, a priority transportation bill that will help fund critical projects on nearly 40% of Washington's roadways that currently have no dedicated state or federal grant funding source.Recorded: January 22, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we sit down to chat with Kelsey Hulse, Contract Lobbyist at the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss what may be in store for land use, economic development, and cannabis during this year's legislative session.Recorded: January 16, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we sit down to chat with Axel Swanson, Director at the Washington State Association of County Engineers, to discuss what may be in store for transportation and public works during this year's legislative session.Recorded: January 16, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we sit down to chat with Curtis Steinhauer, Policy Coordinator at the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss what may be in store for housing and human services during this year's legislative session.Recorded: January 15, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we sit down to chat with Brad Banks, Contract Lobbyist at the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss what may be in store for behavioral health during this year's legislative session.Recorded: January 15, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we sit down to chat with Travis Dutton, Policy Coordinator for the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss what's in store for solid waste and other environmental issues during this year's legislative session.Recorded: January 15, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Join us as we sit down to chat with Jaime Bodden, Director at the Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials, to discuss what may be in store for public health during this year's legislative session.Recorded: January 15, 2025----------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.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX

Welcome to the County Connection podcast! 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.In this inaugural episode, Paul Jewell, WSAC Government Relations Director, and Mitch Netzer, WSAC Communications Manager, discuss the ins and outs of the podcast and what you can expect from it.