This proposal is about protecting working families and military veterans from discrimination in the workplace. The King County Charter Review Commission recommended that the King County Charter be amended to prohibit the County from discriminating against certain vulnerable groups in County hiring or contracting. These include workers with family caregiving responsibilities, honorably discharged veterans, and others discharged solely because of their LGBTQ status. The King County Council unanimously agreed, forwarding this issue to voters.

We urge a “yes” vote on this needed change to the County Charter.

Many workers are struggling with the very real implications of having an elderly parent, infant child, or child with special needs who requires care. They are constantly balancing the need to work but also provide adequate care for their families, a problem only worsened by the COVID crisis. If we fail to protect working families, history tells us that women, Black, Indigenous and people of color will bear the disproportionate brunt of any loss of wages or jobs. In addition, veterans who’ve answered our nation’s call to duty must also be protected and honored, not discriminated against.  

Vote “yes” to outlaw discrimination against working families and veterans in King County. 

Marcos Martinez, Rob Saka, Ed Solseng

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Simple Majority (King County Charter, Section 800)

For questions about this measure, contact: Patrick Hamacher, Director of Council Initiatives, 
(206) 477-0880, patrick.hamacher@kingcounty.gov