WA Workforce Board Job Quality Survey / español Through Feb 14, 2025

 The Workforce Board invites workers, employers and job seekers across the state to take the new Job Quality survey. The survey asks Washingtonians what matters most in their jobs, from pay and working conditions to schedules and job security. Employers are encouraged to share it with their workforce. Take the survey here. A Spanish language version is available here.  The results will help the Workforce Board develop strategies and policies to better support Washington’s working families and employers who depend on a strong workforce. The survey is open through Feb. 14 and expected to take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous. The Workforce Board seeks input from people in all occupations and industries. Employers and workers have an opportunity to influence policies that support good jobs and new opportunities in their communities. The survey is part of Talent and Prosperity for All (TAP), Washington’s strategic workforce plan. This four-year strategy guides the state’s workforce investments from 2024-28. The goal is to help employers, workers and communities succeed by building a strong workforce

Feedback on WA’s Consolidated Plan for HUD   By April 15, 2025

Commerce is soliciting feedback on the 2025-2029 update to the current Consolidated Plan that will guide distribution of federal housing funding over the next four years. The state’s Consolidated Plan benefits low-income households and areas, identifies housing and community development needs, and sets priorities and strategies to meet those needs. Your participation is important! The public is encouraged to complete an online survey to provide guidance on the Consolidated Plan’s goals and objectives. Responses will be accepted until April 15, 2025.  More information is available on the Consolidated Plan webpage. Questions? Contact Riley Sweeney at riley.sweeney@commerce.wa.gov

Listening sessions: You can attend a listening sessions (schedule below), sign up for project updates, and submit comments on the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. Everyone is welcome at these virtual sessions. Please RSVP to Riley Sweeney at riley.sweeney@commerce.wa.gov to receive meeting links.  

• Advocates for underserved communities session Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, 10 – 11 a.m.

• Social services providers session               Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, 1 – 2 p.m.

• Affordable housing developers session               Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 11:30 am. – 12:30 p.m.

Essentials First: Survey of Client Priorities for 2025

Your voice is needed! If you have ever visited any Essentials First location for hygiene kits or other resources, please take 5 minutes to fill out the Client Experience Survey. Thank you in advance for taking the time to help guide our priorities for 2025 and continue to improve our programs.

King County Rental Housing and Utility Affordability Survey

 King County created a survey for renters about rental housing and utility affordability in King County. The results of this survey will help inform programs and policies at the county to reduce the utility burden on frontline communities. The survey has also been translated into Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Spanish, Khmer, Somali, and Vietnamese. Social media and printable flyers are available here.

KCRHA Service Provider Communications Survey

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority is working to improve our customer service for the front-line service providers in our homeless response system. To inform this process, we’ve put together a short (10 minute) survey to gather information and ideas directly from you. Your responses will help us improve our services. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey today. Thank you!

City of Sammamish: Emergency Evacuation Study

The City of Sammamish is currently undertaking an evacuation study to determine how long it would take to evacuate the City under different circumstances (weekday versus weekend, midday versus evening, etc.). The results of this study will be used to enhance emergency response plans for the City and help protect our residents and visitors. The survey below includes questions designed to estimate demographics for the City that are not available from the U.S. Census Bureau. These demographics help determine the number of vehicles that will be evacuating the City in the event of an emergency. The survey also includes questions designed to estimate the time needed by residents and visitors to prepare to evacuate.

King County: public input around affordable housing and climate change

King County is seeking public input around affordable housing and climate change. The County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a 20-year plan that guides land use in unincorporated areas (places outside of city limits). This update will focus on actions to address social equity, affordable housing and climate change in our region.  These short (6 and 7 question) surveys will ask for your thoughts on how King County should address affordable housing and climate change. The county would like to know… * What types of housing make sense for our growing neighborhoods? * How can we help residents stay in our communities as costs rise? * How can King County help you stay cool in extreme heat? * How can we help residents use less gasoline in their day-to-day lives? Take the Survey