Councilmembers praise Congressional delegation’s effort to improve federal response to Green River Valley flood threat
Senator Murray organizes delegation to secure $3.45 million in funding

Council to host four public hearings on 2010 King County Budget in Bellevue, Kent, Redmond and Seattle
Public input vital to budget process

Council budget leadership commits to cutting costs while protecting vital services in 2010 County Budget
Council takes the lead by cutting 10 percent of its own costs

Patterson: “Human services prevent suffering”
Committed to protecting the most vulnerable

If the Green River Floods, How Will You Be Affected?

Counties come together to discuss mental health and chemical dependency services
Officials and representatives from across the state met on September 24

Councilmembers commend Executive for implementing their call to get King County out of animal shelter business
Action ratifies Councilmembers’ request that shelters be closed

County Council Town Hall to focus on impact of light rail and challenges of Metro budget gap
Keeping service on the streets despite drop in sales tax revenues that support transit

Dunn introduces updates to King County Farmland Preservation Program
Changes make program more practical for farmers and qualifies county for state and federal funds to preserve more county farmland

Council briefed on cooperation, evacuation, recovery and mitigation in Green River flood zone
Committee hears details of federal and state agencies working with communities in the path of potential flooding from federal Howard Hanson Dam

Constantine: Poor dog bite response a symptom of larger problems

Council already in support of more transparent funding of King County utilities, as recommended by new state audit
Even more savings at Solid Waste identified by County than by audit

Animal Services ignored County Council mandate to protect the public, committee told
Council demands answers from Animal Care and Control

Another $3.7 million in annual savings and efficiencies identified in audit of Metro Transit
Savings through changes in staffing and maintenance recommended

County Council recognizes 2009 Live Well Challenge winners
Top teams receive honors for taking charge of their health

"Snaps" released to animal sanctuary in Forks
Abused dog at center of assault case given second chance

Council briefed on relocation of Elections operations and public notification in Green River flood zone
Committee hears details of shifting election operations and coordinating community outreach in advance of potential flooding from federal Howard Hanson Dam

Council establishes fee waiver process for disposing of disaster debris
Council or Executive can now authorize waiving of disposal fees

Plans for flood barriers around Justice Center and continuation of essential services in Green River Valley detailed for Council committee
Committee of the Whole briefed on plans to relocate Elections office and jail inmates in advance of potential flooding of Green River Valley

Lost Eyeglasses Find Meaningful Home in Developing Countries