Regional nonprofit leaders join von Reichbauer to discuss ways to weather the economic storm
King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer was joined by King County Executive Ron Sims, as he hosted a roundtable discussion with nonprofit leaders in the Auburn area regarding the importance of nonprofits in the community. Of particular importance was funding these groups so they can ensure the same level of community service they have been providing for years.

After the storms: County Council Town Hall to review response to flooding and severe weather
Reaction, clean up and future of regional flood control

County Councilmembers form suburban caucus

Council told of first drop in County jail population in five years
Alternatives to incarceration help contain the high costs of secure detention

Free flood debris disposal extended
Council approves 30-day extension for communities still cleaning up from winter storm

Hague to lead in policy and administration for King County Council for 2009
Will chair new Council committee, continue as Budget Vice Chair

Video Voters Guide for King County Elections Director now available online and on King County TV
Special edition for the February special election

Phillips praises viaduct decision, urges access to the tunnel for residents of northwest Seattle
Replacement needed for on-ramps that now serve Ballard, Interbay and Magnolia

Dunn to chair County Council’s new Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
Dunn appointed vice chair of Committee of Whole, will also sit on Budget, Law and Justice committees

Council authorizes settlement of federal complaint over inmate conditions at King County Jail
Nearly $2 million approved to fund improvements Identified during Department of Justice investigation

Council reviews response of Metro and Road Services to snowstorm and flooding
Briefing raises questions on how to improve delivery of services and communication with public

Council waives bidding requirements for emergency repairs from flooding and snowstorms
Fees for disposing of storm debris waived in hard hit communities

Statement from Council Chair Dow Constantine on the agreement for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct

King County Council calls on state lawmakers to act on revenue options for counties
State legislative agenda seeks flexibility for counties to set local fees and revenue sources to avert another budget crisis

Dow Constantine to chair King County Council in 2009
New vice-chairs, committees, and committee chairs also named

Council to review County’s snow response
Assessing performance of Metro and Road Services in worst storm in decades

Council to review agreement with Department of Justice on improvements at the King County Jail
Council to consider approval next Monday of agreement calling for continued improvements in inmate care and health services