Larry Phillips wins public official of the year award

December 29, 2010

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43rd District Democrats bestow honor on King County Councilmember

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Metropolitan King County Councilmember Larry Phillips was named Public Official of the Year by the 43rd District Democrats. Phillips received the award at the 43rd District Democrats’ Holiday Party and Awards Ceremony at B&O Espresso on Capitol Hill earlier this month.

"People have lots of reasons to support Larry, including his work on environmental and transportation issues,” said Chris Maryatt, First Vice Chair for the 43rd District Democrats, who presented Phillips with the award. “Additionally, he is one of the most approachable members on the county council, always ready with a warm greeting and a willingness to discuss any issue that matters to his constituents."

“In speaking with our members and other folks, the consensus was that Councilmember Phillips does the work, does it well, and is looking out for what’s best for the County and his District, not what’s best for Larry Phillips – a nice trait to have,” said Michael Maddux, 43rd District Vice Chair for Events.

Some of Phillips 2010 accomplishments include:
• Sponsoring legislation to form the Regional Transit Task Force; the task force made recommendations to keep service running for Metro Transit,
• Securing $30 million to help rebuild the Alaskan Way Seawall and funding to acquire and protect environmentally sensitive Puget Sound shoreline on Maury Island,
• Promoting transit oriented development on Capitol Hill as a member of the Sound Transit Board,
• Pursuing action on his Greenprint environmental agenda which included making King County more energy efficient and promoting electric vehicles, ecoindustrial districts, green jobs, and bike sharing.

“I’m honored to accept this award from the 43rd District Democrats and look forward to continuing to work hard for the people of my district in 2011,” said Phillips.

Phillips represents the 4th District of the King County Council, which includes the 43rd District neighborhoods of Eastlake, Capitol Hill, First Hill, South Lake Union, Downtown, and Fremont.