This morning brought a pair of impressive press releases to my inbox.

The first came from Cindy Cawaling, the King County Communications Specialist who wrote to tell me that Governing magazine bestowed its annual Public Official of the Year award upon King County Executive Ron Sims. According to Cawaling, the November issue of Governing calls Sims an “across-the-board innovator” who “produces better results than almost anyone in American local government.” Among the heroics attributed to Sims by the mag: “reforming health care, putting his county at the forefront battling global warming, launching an aggressive program of open space preservation, and deftly managing the county’s budget within the stringent limits set by state law.” Among the heroics left unmentioned: Sims’ taking of the “pro” side against Bible-thumping blowhard Ken Hutcherson in The Stranger’s public debate on gay marriage.) Congratulations, Mr. Sims!

The second press release comes Kathleen Finn, the Corporate Communications Manager for Jack in the Box, who wrote to tell me about the addition of Mozzarella Cheese Sticks to the restaurant’s finger-food menu. “Good news, Jack in the Box fans!” writes Finn, “Jack has has heard your plea for more finger foods and more cheese. Behold the new Mozzarella Cheese Sticks—they’re ooey, gooey, delicious and perfect for the fromage fan on the go!”

(What has Ron Sims done for fromage fans on the go lately?)