Council adopts schedule for transition to biennial budgeting
Two agencies begin shift with full implementation Countywide by 2015

Councilmembers, Executive ready to work together toward “One King County”
Members receive State of the County Address from Executive Constantine

Council Committee makes history using video conferencing to unveil new tools available to King County
“Cloud” computing services highlighted in partnership between County, Microsoft

County Council recognizes history and contributions of African-Americans
Black History Month celebration of “history of our nation”

Districting Committee unanimously appoints Terrence Carroll as Chair

County Council recognizes 125th Anniversary of Chinese Expulsion from the Pacific Northwest
Proclamation declares February 7 as Chinese Expulsion Remembrance Day in King County to remember act of prejudice

Metro and Sound Transit Bus changes effective February 5

Ferguson calls for critical public safety investments in Prosecuting Attorney’s office
Use part of $1.5 million set aside for criminal prosecutions, gangs, and gun-violence

Phillips to focus on Economy, Transportation, Environment in 2011
County Council names Phillips Chair of the Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee