2021 – News about Councilmember Claudia Balducci
Press releases
December 10, 2021
Council approves unique public-private partnership to construct key Eastrail/520 Trail Corridor connector in Bellevue
December 7, 2021
Massive Health Through Housing Measure Approved by King County Council
December 7, 2021
Groundbreaking Metro Transit Updates Passed by King County Council
November 23, 2021
Innovative Together Center Project receives $900,000 from King County budget
October 26, 2021
Balducci awards Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service to Kurt Triplett
October 12, 2021
Lambert removed from Council leadership roles
September 20, 2021
Balducci applauds milestone $7.5M investment in Eastrail
September 16, 2021
Balducci on the Board of Health’s review of bicycle helmet regulations
August 5, 2021
Balducci plan to keep light rail and bus rapid transit on track passes at Sound Transit
July 20, 2021
Eastside Homeless Shelter to Move Forward Following Council ActionsJune 22, 2021
King County Embarks on New $16.3M Program to Support Immigrants
May 13, 2021
Chair Balducci applauds Inslee reopening plan, urges continued caution
April 27, 2021
King County fireworks ban approved by full council
April 20, 2021
Council sends Best Starts for Kids levy renewal to voters with unanimous approval
April 20, 2021
Council Chair Balducci issues statement on Chauvin verdict
March 9, 2021
Climate action toolkit to empower cities and towns to act on climate is approved by King County Council
February 23, 2021
Balducci condemns continued violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
January 19, 2021
South Bellevue Park-and-Ride garage to open this fall
January 12, 2021
King County appoints four members to 2021 districting committee
January 8, 2021
King County Funds Vaccine Distribution Efforts – Statement From Council Chair
January 5, 2021
Balducci re-elected Chair as council embarks on busy new year
January 6, 2021
Balducci Issues Statement on Amazon’s Massive $2 Billion Investment in Housing
Outside media
Sound Transit decides on upcoming bus routes and stations Bellevue Reporter
Norman to Retire from King County Housing Authority Affordable Housing Finance
King County’s Eastside to receive major multi-modal transportation investment Issaquah Reporter
Amazon grant boosts King County effort to complete key Eastrail Segment Puget Sound Business Journal
King County addresses community concerns over Redmond hotel slated to house homeless King 5 News
Construction begins on Bellevue supportive housing project Bellevue Reporter
Sound Transit faces a $6.5 billion shortfall. Here’s what it might do Seattle Times
Why building rail transit in U.S., Seattle costs so much and takes so long Seattle Times
Chicago attorney, activist picked as King County’s new director of Office of Law Enforcement Oversight Seattle Times
After years of delay and deliberation, Bellevue shelter has a site and funding Seattle Times
County property purchased in Bellevue for Eastside supportive and affordable housing Bellevue Reporter
How COVID-19 is changing the future of homelessness in the Seattle area Scripps News Service
King County leaders propose funding to support immigrants in the region Bellevue Reporter
City, County get busy spending federal ARPA relief dollars South Seattle Emerald
King County ORCA youth card fee will be waived permanently Seattle Times
New Affordable Housing Dashboard Promotes Transparency and Accountability Publicola: Guest Post
Seattle, King County mull ban on facial recognition technology amid racial bias concerns KOMO News
King County Council bans fireworks in unincorporated areas Associated Press
King County Council Unanimously Sends Best Starts for Kids Levy Renewal to Voters Auburn Examiner
Seattle responds to guilty verdict in Chauvin trial KUOW
King County approves $4/hour hazard pay for grocery workers King 5 News
Law enforcement needs 'culture change,' says King Co. Council chair KNKX
Prepare now for vaccine surge Seattle Times Editorial
King Co. Council chair: 'Start and lead with the humanity' in addressing homelessness KNKX
The Record with Bill Radke: King County Council Chair Claudia Balducci on the vaccine rollout KUOW
King County Council chair calls for more transparency on availability of vaccines KIRO 7 News
'Vaccine appointment roulette': King County residents frustrated over COVID vaccine scheduling Seattle P-I
East Link South Bellevue Station Garage Opens This Fall 425 Business
Woodinville section of Eastrail slated to open this summer The Woodinville Weekly
King County appoints four members to 2021 districting committee Westside Seattle
King County Council will provide funding to speed up COVID-19 vaccinations Washington State Wire
King County to spend $7 million on COVID-19 vaccination sites, mobile vans Q13
Why experts say Amazon’s fund for Seattle-area affordable housing is huge, but not nearly enough KUOW
News: King County to create high-volume COVID-19 vaccination sites KOMO
Balducci re-elected Chair as council embarks on busy new year Auburn Examiner