The Center Square plans to follow up with information on how much Constantine could make as the head of the public agency responsible for connecting the Puget Sound region’s transportation network.

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Dow Constantine praised the progress the county has made in his 15 years as executive, extolled the value of government and its workers, and pointed to challenges ahead.

The board is set to vote this Thursday to appoint Constantine as head of the agency. The 63-year-old already sits on the Sound Transit Board—he’ll recuse himself from this week’s vote.