King County -- Friday 1/2 is the First 2009 Furlough Day

According to the press release of King County Council, in an effort to reduce costs and help balance their budget, King County has approved 10 unpaid furlough days for county employees. Essential emergency services such as police, fire, etc. will not be affected.  Below is a list of the dates King County offices will be closed in 2009. 

     Friday              Jan 2
     Friday              Feb 13
     Friday              Apr 10
     Friday              May 22
     Friday              June 19
     Monday            July 6
     Friday              Sept 4
     Monday            Oct 12
     Wed                Nov 25
     Thurs               Dec 24 

Since the King County Recorder's office is part of the Executive Branch, it will also be closed on these dates, so transactions can't be recorded on these days.

The separately-elected officials of the County, including the Sheriff, Prosecutor, Sheriff and the Superior and District Court, will determine their own furlough schedules. 

For further information about schedules and agencies that are affected, visit the King County site.