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The Metropolitan King County Council on Tuesday unanimously confirmed the reappointment of Deborah Peterson to the King County Children and Youth Advisory Board. Her appointment is for a three-year term expiring on January 31, 2023.

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Today, the Metropolitan King County Council unanimously confirmed the reappointment of Deborah Peterson to the King County Children and Youth Advisory Board. Her appointment is for a three-year term expiring on January 31, 2023. 

“With over 20 years of early-learning professional experience and 22 years of being a parent, Deborah has provided valuable input as a member of the King County’s Children and Youth Advisory Board,” said Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, who represents Peterson in District 7. “At a time when parents are struggling to find quality and affordable childcare, Deborah’s experience helping parents, childcare providers and caregivers navigate an often complicated environment is a tremendous asset to the Board and to King County.”

An Auburn High School graduate with degrees from Highline College and the University of Phoenix, Deborah is a Washington State Department of Early Learning approved trainer and resides in King County District 7. 

The King County Children and Youth Advisory Board assists policymakers as they consider outcomes, policies, and investments for children, families, youth, and young adults, and also serves as the Best Starts for Kids (BSK) strategies oversight and advisory body providing recommendations on the distributions of the levy proceeds. The Board consists of no more than forty members and includes a wide array of King County residents and stakeholders with geographically and culturally diverse perspectives.