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Recycling – the Washington state way

Sep 10, 2014, 11:28 AM | Updated: 11:33 am

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BY DORI MONSON


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May 14th, 2013: From Metro Magazine: “Pierce Transit’s… union for drivers, mechanics and other workers has voted no confidence in CEO Lynne Griffith.”

July 24, 2014: From The News Tribune: “Lynne Griffith, Pierce Transit’s chief executive officer, announced Thursday she will retire at the end of this year.”

Today: From The Seattle Times: “The Washington Department of Transportation has named Lynne Griffith, who has worked as CEO of two transit agencies, as the new head of the Washington State Ferries Division.”

It’s great to be a public employee in Washington!!

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Recycling – the Washington state way