The triumphant campaign to elect Dow Constantine the next King County Executive has listed its full transition team. I've posted their names after the jump. One theme of note: four of them represent labor unions. Among the team members are Dave Freiboth, head of the King County Labor Council, which is the umbrella group for 175 labor unions, and three heads of SEIU chapters. Considering that union allegiance was a big issue on the campaign trail—Susan Hutchison vowed to strip county employee unions of their "gold-plated benefits" to save the county budget—Constantine will be doing a delicate dance. He's got to keep the unions in his tent, while figuring out where to cut corners in the next budget cycle. No doubt, conservatives will be watching, ready to pounce. Also on the roster: Seattle Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis, State Representative Ross Hunter (D-48), and Seattle City Council Member Sally Clark.

Constantine takes office on November 24—rather than most newly elected officials who begin next year—because he's replacing an interim county executive.

Co-chair State Senator Fred Jarrett, a leader in reform efforts, retired Boeing executive and transportation leader.
Co-chair Hyeok Kim, a respected voice in the human services and affordable housing arena
Dave Freiboth, King County Labor Council
State Rep. Deb Eddy (D-48th)
Seattle Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis
Steve Call, former King County Budget Director
Attorney Jay Biagi, a prominent political Independent with thoughtful ideas on improving customer service within government
Lorena Gonzalez, attorney and member of the Latino Bar
Tukwila City Councilmember DeSean Quinn
Dustin Frederick, King County Coalition of Unions
State Rep. Sharon Nelson (D-34th)
David Rolf, SEIU local 775 president
State Representative Ross Hunter (D-48th), a former Microsoft executive and leader in business and financial reform.
Don Root, chairman and CEO of GM Nameplate
University of Washington Professor Steve Page, expert in government reform and accountability
John Powers, Economic Development leader and former Spokane Mayor
Sumeer Singla, an expert in wireless and other emerging technologies
Nate Miles, a leader in health care policy and research.
Diane Sosne, SEIU 1199 President
Bellevue Mayor Grant Degginger
Councilmember Fred Butler of Issaquah
Kim Cook, SEIU local 925 President
Shaunta Hyde, Boeing Company
Charles Knutson, Senior Vice President, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Estella Ortega, El Centro de la Raza
Martha Kongsgaard, environmental leader
State Rep. Chris Hurst of Enumclaw
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer City of Renton
Seattle City Councilmember Sally Clark
Ruthann Kurose, Board of Trustees, Bellevue Community College