2022 – News about Councilmember Claudia Balducci
Press releases
November 15, 2022
RapidRide, e-bikes, safety and transit accountability key investments in approved 2023-2024 King County budget
November 15, 2022
2023-2024 King County budget invests in Eastside priorities
November 9, 2022
Balducci applauds voter support of even-year elections charter amendment that welcomes more voter participation in King County
July 26, 2022
Council approves creation of permanent gun, ammo return program
July 26, 2022
Free Youth Transit Passes Soon to Be Available Across King County
July 24, 2022
Balducci condemns overturning of Roe v. Wade, ‘women will suffer’ because of ruling
July 23, 2022
Balducci statement following the Sound Transit Board’s approval to employ Julie Timm as the new CEO of Sound Transit
May 24, 2022
Patti Cole-Tindall confirmed as King County Sheriff
May 10, 2022
Council declares Roe v. Wade ‘the law of the land,’ pledges support for reproductive freedom
May 5, 2022
Balducci named Woman of the Year by WTS Puget Sound for her efforts to advance women in transportation
May 3, 2022
Balducci applauds nomination of Patti Cole-Tindall for King County Sheriff
May 3, 2022
Balducci joins leaders from across the region and country in condemning impending U.S. Supreme Court decision
January 13, 2022
Councilmember Balducci supports sunsetting community councils
January 11, 2022
Council approves new leadership, committee structure and assignments
Outside media
Councilmember calls for light rail ‘starter line’ from Bellevue to Redmond Kiro 7 News
King County proclaims Dan Satterberg Day to honor outgoing prosecutor Issaquah Reporter
Slog AM: It Might Snow, Hawaii Is Erupting, and OK Broomer Is Busy The Stranger
Adopted Regional Transportation Plan Isn’t Aligned With 2030 Climate Goals The Urbanist
An Eastside-only light-rail line? Here’s why it might happen Seattle Times
To Rebuild Public Trust, Sound Transit Should Open Eastside Light Rail Stations in 2023 as Planned The Urbanist opinion
Will public ‘dust-ups’ threaten Regional Homelessness Authority’s mission? Seattle Times
King County considers moving most elections to even years Crosscut
Balducci wants intra-Eastside Link to open on time Seattle Transit Blog
Free transit for Puget Sound youth starts Sept. 1 KOMO News
Don’t delay opening of a Bellevue to Redmond light rail starter line Seattle Times Opinion
Seattle’s jail has an ‘astronomical’ suicide rate. Little is changing Seattle Times
Planning for Delridge light rail highlights displacement risks up and down the line Seattle Times
King County funds river restoration in Auburn Auburn Reporter
Cascading Construction Errors Add New Delays to Light Rail Expansion Publicola
Sound Transit nudges toward Fourth as community protests Northwest Asian Weekly
Google, others celebrate Kirkland park expansion 425 Business
King County takes steps to prepare for anticipated spike in abortion services KUOW
CID walking tour underscores impact of ST project Northwest Asian Weekly
Here’s What Sound Transit’s Incoming CEO Must Accomplish The Urbanist
Central Puget Sound Adopts Regional Transportation Plan with an Eye Toward 2030 The Urbanist
King County Council votes to protect reproductive freedom, declaring it 'law of the land' KING 5 News
Rising Voices in the Fight Over Roe v. Wade South Seattle Emerald
King County councilmembers, except one, vote to affirm abortion rights KIRO 7 News
King County Council to consider push to move elections to even-numbered years Seattle Times
Patti Cole-Tindall is named new King County Sheriff Kent Reporter
As COVID restrictions vanish, Seattle, King County councils continue remote meetings Seattle Times
Redmond hotel intended to be used to house the homeless will serve as a shelter for refugees temporarily Kirkland Reporter
Elected Leaders Contemplate Giving Regional 2050 Transportation Plan More Teeth The Urbanist
Sound Transit secures $15.9 million in new federal funding supporting Stride bus rapid transit construction on south I-405 Sound Transit
With Cricket Blossoming There, Seattle Looms As A Venue For The 2024 T20 World Cup Forbes
King County passes Motion of Support for Marymoor Cricket Community Park Bellevue Reporter
Plan to build Major League Cricket facility in Seattle-area park clears another hurdle Geekwire
WA transit agencies say federal relief funds were distributed unfairly Crosscut
King County awards $23M for affordable housing projects Puget Sound Business Journal
King County Council approves new leadership, committee structure and assignments Kent Reporter