Making green technologies a reality
Special panel to discuss new innovations in sustainable building and the regulatory challenges faced by emerging sustainable designs

Committee to hold public hearing on proposed updates to Shoreline Master Program and Growth Management Comprehensive Plan
Committee to take public comment

Reprioritization of property taxes won’t be on August ballot
Proposal to ask voters to reprioritize property taxes to protect criminal justice falls one vote short

Councilmember Hague’s statement on property tax increase vote

Phillips opposes plan to cut transit to pay for unincorporated area cops
Diverting $10 million from Metro would add to 600,000 hours of service cuts necessary to balance transit budget

Dunn calls on Executive to plan for avoiding layoff notices for criminal justice agencies
Plan would fully fund cops, prosecutors and jail guards through the first part of 2011 to maintain stability

County Council recognizes Memorial Day by pledging continued support for King County employees

“Rapid Ride” arrives as part of fall transit service improvements
Launch of south King County route, increased service on SR-520 part of Council adopted transportation legislation

Council recognizes King County Municipal League’s Centennial

Councilmembers propose “Tax Neutral” solution to County budget crisis
Plan would place proposal before voters in November

Reprioritization of property taxes to be addressed at special King County Council meeting
Proposal would ask voters to reprioritize property taxes to protect criminal justice

Lambert Says More Time is Needed to Reprioritize Government

Boys & Girls Club of Federal Way and Auburn receive retired King County van

Local youth take a step towards a healthier future

Dunn: County must make “hard choices” before going to voters
Reduce spending before raising taxes

Council adopts plan to make data available to local innovators
Opening County to application development business

Councilmember Lambert applauds new approach to jail planning

Council accepts Executive and Superior Court recommendations on Juvenile Court facilities plan
Phased approach focused on fiscally prudent construction plan

Council encourages development of Community Gardens on County-owned land
Improving public health, increasing local food supply, and promoting community building

King County Council passes motion supporting federal health care reform