32-Hour Work Week

In the fall of 2023, San Juan County adopted a 32-hour work week (32HWW) to maintain fiscal health in the face of rising wage and inflation pressure, improve employee recruitment and retention to strengthen the workforce, and prioritize the well-being of islanders.

The County is conducting periodic reviews to ensure service levels are being maintained. The first six-month check-in report was completed April 30, 2024, and is linked here, as well as in the copy below.

The following County services remain:

County offices remain open to the public and hold regular hours of operation. Some departments have adjusted their hours or closed one day a week, but their hours of operation remain properly noticed and consistent.
The Sheriff’s Office and its services remain unimpacted, as do other emergency responses performed by the Departments of Emergency Management, Public Works, and Superior Court Services.

The County is committed to maintaining services to the public while taking care of its employees in a meaningful way.

The following County services remain:

County offices remain open to the public and hold regular hours of operation. Some departments have adjusted their hours or closed one day a week, but their hours of operation remain properly noticed and consistent.
The Sheriff’s Office and its services remain unimpacted, as do other emergency responses performed by the Departments of Emergency Management, Public Works, and Superior Court Services.

The County is committed to maintaining services to the public while taking care of its employees in a meaningful way.

Community Questions

Do you have questions about the 32-hour work week? Are you interested in a specific department? Ask us here! You can also reach us at 32hours@sanjuancountywa.gov.

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