New Ballot Drop Box unveiled at Auburn Library
Ballot drop boxes are a tool to improve voter access and convenience.

Kent-based youth environmental education organization receives $5,000 grant for stream restoration projects
“Thank you to Councilmember Dave Upthegrove for assisting young people of South King County in responding to their own dream to make a difference.”

King County Council approves arsenic clean-up project in Kent
The remediation of this area will allow further salmon habitat restoration work to move forward.

McDermott and Gossett: Council’s vote continues inequitable location of marijuana facilities
“The legislation will further concentrate retail marijuana stores in low income and working class neighborhoods, and, more often than not, minority neighborhoods.”

Council votes to expand access to retail marijuana, limits production and processing in unincorporated areas
“Today’s action improves access and equity in King County’s fledgling marijuana industry, by allowing retail stores in locations throughout King County in areas where it was previously prohibited”

Council takes action on marijuana regulations in unincorporated King County
The approved ordinance will end the moratorium and goes into effect 10 days after receiving signature from Executive Dow Constantine.

Dembowski statement on marijuana legislation
“I believe that we need more time and a lot more work to get the zoning rules right in order to ensure that voter-approved I-502 succeeds, that burdens and benefits are equitably shared, in a way that is compatible with surrounding uses, just like any other legal industry.”

King County Sheriff’s Office receives donated boat for marine rescue
County Council approves donation of inflatable craft that can be used for animal rescues and river searches

County Council approves WaterWorks project grants
Funds for water quality improvement projects

von Reichbauer proposes use of Civic Square property for temporary homeless shelter
Rather than continuing to allow this valuable public property to remain completely vacant with no benefit to the public, I urge you to evaluate its possible use for a temporary homeless shelter.

Newcastle Historical Society receives funding for Cemetery improvements
The cemetery has served Newcastle for more than a century, when it was a thriving coal mining town. However, damage from fire and vandals has left the cemetery in a state of disrepair and inaccessible to the public.

New ballot drop box locations in South King County offer voters convenience and accessibility
"The new ballot drop box locations will make it easier for South King County residents to have their voices heard."

Covington’s “Badges and Barbells” afterschool program receives funds from King County
Council approves funding for program that “builds muscle and relationships”

County Council recognizes math champ Edward Wan
Clyde Hill resident and Lakeside student wins 2016 MATHCOUNTS National Championship

Welcome to the Fair! 154th edition of the King County Fair underway
Councilmember Dunn and Enumclaw Mayor Liz Reynolds join in presenting first ticket

Upthegrove proposes $87 million investment in affordable housing projects in King County
Budget Committee sends legislation to full Council

New Ballot Drop Box for Fairwood
One of Five New Drop Box Locations in King County Council District 9

Amendment to make King County Charter gender neutral sent to voters
The Council’s adoption of the legislation places the charter amendment on the November 8 general election ballot.

County Council to protect vulnerable lives
Safety of Newborn Public Awareness Campaign

The 2016 King County Fair starts next week
South County groups will join the festivities