Dunn calls on Olympia to adopt legislation that toughens penalties on juvenile gun crime
Urging Legislature to start intervening earlier with juveniles convicted of illegal use or possession of firearms

King County Council begins its review of SODO arena proposal
Budget Chair announces seven member independent panel to provide analysis of plan

Shedding light on the battle against Human Trafficking in King County
Councilmembers call for public awareness campaign to combat the issue

County Council creates new opportunity for public comment at Council meetings
Adopted legislation includes monthly public comment periods

Committee to receive first briefing on SODO arena proposal

Hague: Results of traffic study, Elway poll first step in “identifying solutions” for potential arena

King County proclaims Emergency Medical Services Week

Greater community access, engagement part of Council’s equity and justice goals for 2012
Adopted work plan focuses on greater involvement with underserved populations

Council approves interlocal agreement tied to annexation of Eastgate, Tamara Hills, and Horizon View communities

Hague: Transportation solutions vital to overall arena plan

Councilmember statements on agreement for construction of a proposed SODO arena

Ferguson statement on proposed arena agreement

McDermott: Budget Committee ready to examine arena proposal

Gossett: Council will review arena proposal to ensure balance between benefits and costs

County Councilmember Dunn: Arena proposal will be “thoroughly vetted”

County Council declares May 16 as Bastyr Day
Recognizes 100th anniversary of birth of Bastyr University’s namesake

King County Council declares May 13-19 National Police Week
Recognizing officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting their communities

Arrival of RapidRide service in Ballard and West Seattle highlight adopted September transit service changes
Council approves service changes that reflect the start of RapidRide routes C and D, continue reallocation of services hours to high priority corridors

Council appoints Johanna Bender to fill vacancy in King County District Court

Amnesty for unreported business personal property taxes
King County Council passes new ordinance aimed at increasing fairness and equity in personal property taxes; Penalties waived through July 1.