Councilmember Phillips: House Transportation vote “one step closer to avoiding gridlock”

Charter amendment on the organization of public defense sent to County Council for final action
Council to act on sending to voters proposal for a new Department of Public Defense

Committee of the Whole adopts fostering and promoting access to justice and equity as duty of the Department of Public Defense

McDermott: “Overwhelming Pride” on DOMA ruling

Councilmember Phillips: Supreme Court decision “Paves way for greater equality”

Councilmember Dunn turns over “retired” County van to Camp Berachah Day Care of Auburn

King County Council unanimously approves sale of Brugger’s Bog Maintenance Facility to the city of Shoreline

King County honors first group of HERO Program graduates
Military veteran interns learned valuable civilian career skills in six-month "tours of duty" with King County agencies

King County declares June Pride Month

Councilmember Patterson allocates “retired” van to New Futures
Non-profit organization receives van to assist local children and families

Councilmember Patterson provides “retired” van to Northwest Urban Ministries
Van will help Tukwila-based non-profit organization meet transportation needs in South King County

Councilmember Patterson awards “retired” van to Refugee Women’s Alliance
Non-profit organization will use van to assist immigrants and refugees in South King County

Liberty High students on hand to see County Council approve “Patriot Way”
Class project ends with new street name in front of school

Gossett, McDermott introduce legislation restricting detention of immigration detainees
Ordinance focuses on holding immigrants with violent, sex offenses

Community Service Area meeting brings Dunn, unincorporated residents together to discuss issues
Opportunity to talk to “local” government

Council adopts legislation ensuring equity for all County employees serving in the military
Legislation provides differential pay, clarifies qualifications for leave of absence to serve, and specifies the duration of pay and benefits

von Reichbauer Town Hall meeting to focus on property valuations
County Assessor Hara to join Councilmember at meeting

Councilmembers advocate prevention of elder abuse
Elder Abuse Awareness Day proclaimed on June 15

Council approves 2014 sewer rate that maintains 2013 levels
Efficiencies, refinancing, improving economy protect current rate

Committee helps “pave the way” for renaming of street in front of Liberty High School
Full Council to act on proposal to create “Patriot Way”