County Council approves updates to Shoreline Master Program
Updates include program’s inclusion in County Comprehensive Plan

Councilmember McDermott dedicated to meeting commitments, advocacy for his district
Newest member of the Council to build on legacy of “effective leadership in District 8”

King County Council pledges to “Eat Local for Thanksgiving”
Councilmembers encourage using local products for holiday meal

Phillips thanks transit operators for helping preserve bus service
ATU contract approval will reduce by 20 percent the amount of bus service cuts Metro will have to make by 2015

Lambert leadership on county budget focuses on savings, reducing costs and criminal justice
directed toward basic services

Council adopts 2011 King County Budget that reflects sacrifice, savings, and public safety
Employees forgoing cost of living adjustments provides savings directed toward basic services

Drago’s statement on Council’s adoption of 2011 King County Budget
Difficult choices reflect priority put on services that support people who have the least

Councilmembers vote against County Budget
Dunn and von Reichbauer cite concerns over public safety

Budget Committee presents budget striker that makes cuts, restores domestic violence and sexual assault services
Life saving programs preserved through County employees giving up cost of living adjustments

Councilmember Hague Recognizes Eastside Members of the Regional Transit Task Force
Panel created to provide a vision for the future of King County’s transit service

County Council recognizes local Nisei Veterans awarded Congressional Gold Medal in celebration of Veteran's Day
Honoring those who served while relatives were in internment camps

Drago recognizes local Fisher House for their care of veterans and military families
Fisher House allow families to be close while vets receive medical care

County Council recognizes 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in Washington state
Proclamation declares Nov. 8 Washington Women’s Suffrage Centennial Day in King County

Transit Task Force report provides path for stabilizing Metro, uniting region on service allocations
Stable, long term funding recommended for avoiding 20 percent service cuts

City of Auburn receives retired King County van

Sending transit where it’s needed: Recommendations of Regional Transit Task Force restructures delivery of bus service
Proposals include increased performance measures, controlling costs

County Council to hold final public hearing Monday on 2011 King County Budget
More than 400 people testify at four evening hearings on spending plan

Council Committee to receive briefing on results of Regional Transit Task Force
Panel created to provide a vision for the future of transit in King County to present recommendations to Council and Executive

Budget Team members: Defeat of sales tax measure leaves few options in 2011 budget

Town hall meeting to focus on report from Regional Transit Task Force
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Seattle University's Campion Hall Ballroom