Drago secures retired Metro van for White Center Food Bank
Van will help connect hungry residents with food, services

South King County leaders receive an overview on transportation in Washington State

Auburn School District receives retired King County van

County Council calls for new tool to increase public safety and guide pretrial release decisions
Adopted legislation also requests review of criteria used when releasing criminal defendants into community alternative programs

Encouraging efficiencies, renewable energy and innovation: Council adopts County Energy Plan
Plan focuses on reducing energy use in county operations combined with renewable energy production and public education

Drago secures retired Metro van for Boys & Girls Club of King County Southwest Branch
Van will help connect White Center and West Seattle youth to fun, safe activities

Auburn Youth Resources receives retired King County van

Council adopts updates to King County Comprehensive Plan
Adoption culmination of seven months of review, testimony

Council Committee to host final evening public hearing on 2011 County Budget in Kent
Over 300 people attend meetings in Seattle, Bellevue, Snohomish

Drago secures retired Metro van for Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission
Van will help connect homeless to services, care, and community

Making sure equity and social justice are part of the County’s “Blueprint for the Future”
Council adopts legislation to ensure that “fairness and justice” are an integral part of County’s Strategic Plan

County Council eliminates 2011 transit fare increase for seniors
Adopted legislation also approves creation of a senior regional transit pass

Council approves reduction in jail fees for cities
Amendment modifies agreement with 24 cities that contract with county for jail services

Council promotes trail linkages through tax incentives
Expansion to the Public Benefits Rating System will provide tax benefits to landowners allowing public trail access near regional points of interest

RapidRide takes Metro service to a new level

Council Panels begin scrutiny of 2011 Executive Proposed County Budget
Panels will review different aspects of spending plan