Ron
Sims is 2008 CountyLeader of the Year
"For his leadership in finding solutions to environmental, health and transportation problems to create a better home for residents, King County Executive Ron Sims is American City & County's 2008 County Leader of the Year." American City & County magazine, July 2008
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Governing Magazine cites Ron Sims among America's innovative
leaders
"Sims — in step with the wishes of his electorate — has shown
leadership by tempering the fervor of transportation advocates
for massive infrastructure projects by continuing to focus on
fiscal responsibility, environmental protection and near-term
congestion relief." Governing magazine, June 2008
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Excerpts from Ron Sims' speech at campaign kick-off event
Recent prestigious awards
- Public Official of the Year, 2006 - Governing Magazine
- Edwin T. Pratt Award, 2006 - Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
- Built Green Hammer Award for Public Advocacy, 2006 - Master Builders of King and Snohomish Counties
- Edgar Wayburn Award, 2006 - Sierra Club
- Local Public Service Award, 2006 - National Association of Clean Water Agencies
- Climate Protection Award, 2007 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Health Quality Award, 2008 - National Committee for Quality Assurance
- Children's Health Initiative, 2008 (Extraordinary Community leadership)
Sims' strong financial management earned King County AAA bond ratings in each of the last three years. His efforts to ensure the county is delivering he highest quality service to its residents have put King County at the forefront of government performance management.
Ron Sims combination of innovation, creativity and experience make him the right person to continue leading King County in the 21st century.