Larry Phillips tapped to Chair Environment and Transportation Committee

January 19, 2010

Summary

Metro funding, shoreline protection key issues for 2010

Story

The Metropolitan King County Council today named Councilmember Larry Phillips as the Chair of the Council’s Environment and Transportation Committee.

Under Phillips’ leadership, two key issues in front of the committee this year will be formation of a Regional Transit Task Force to develop a vision for sustaining and growing Metro bus service, and adopting a Shorelines Master Plan to protect important shoreline habitat.

“Our region faces great environmental and transportation challenges—from cleaning up Puget Sound and addressing the climate crisis to preserving and enhancing transit service—so we have significant and vital work to do in 2010,” said Phillips. “I look forward to working with residents, stakeholders, and my colleagues to advance our work on protecting the environment and improving our transportation system.”

The Environment and Transportation Committee will be responsible for:

• Growth management, including land use development and regulation, comprehensive planning, annexations, and affordable housing.
• The environment, including salmon recovery, resource lands, surface water management and water supply, solid waste, unincorporated and rural areas, and parks, recreation, and cultural resources.
• Transportation, including roads and public transportation.

Phillips represents Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia, and Capitol Hill on the King County Council.