Human Trafficking public awareness campaign to begin in January
Metro Transit ads, County websites, Helpline to be used to raise awareness of crisis and help victims

Increasing public input in the 2013 Budget: County Council implements social media tools to provide more opportunity for public input in budget process
Social media options for those unable to attend public meetings

King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson’s statement regarding the Seattle City Council’s action on the proposed arena

County Council restores recycling services at transfer stations

Council Vice Chair Hague: This is not the time to raise rates beyond inflation
County Council passes increase of solid waste fee

McDermott lauds the efforts toward reaching agreement on the revised arena proposal
Multijurisdictional work continues to reach final agreement

County Council adopts motion calling for tougher penalties on juvenile gun crime
Appeal to Legislature to start intervening earlier with juveniles convicted of illegal use or possession of firearms

County Council adopts solid waste fees that reflect economic challenges facing regional system
Supporting infrastructure while restructuring funding

Council’s Budget Leadership Team to develop a 2013 Budget that integrates King County Strategic Plan

Teens invited to join Youth Advisory Council
Councilmember Lambert hosts initial meeting Sept. 29

Ferguson secures county vans to benefit veterans, homeless families, and disabled adults

Council Committee advances proposed King County Comprehensive Plan update to full council
Plan proposal balances environmental protection, economic development

Council Budget Committee to hold three special meetings on 2013 King County Budget
Meetings in Kent, Bellevue and Seattle opportunity to provide input on Executive Proposed Budget

“Retired” County Vans benefit youth and those with disabilities

County Council Celebrates 40 Years of Clean Water
Council also approves update to Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan

Buses and beyond: Council accepts report implementing transit alternatives
Delivering traditional transit service in new forms

County Council approves action plan for Sheriff’s Office accountability reforms
Sheriff to present regular updates to Council on progress of report recommendations

Council adopts legislation streamlining, renaming county’s permitting environmental review agency
New name for Department of Development and Environmental Services reflects shifting responsibilities of the department

Studying ways to prevent cyberbullying in King County
County Council approves effort to ensure online safety of King County residents

Council approves “retired” County van for Maple Valley Community Center