Upcoming Town Hall Meeting

Town hall meetings are a great way to stay informed, and they give me the opportunity to hear directly from you about local and county issues. We have already held two town halls this month, and have one more coming up:

Tuesday, February 21
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
at the Shoreline Conference Center
18560 1st Avenue NE, Shoreline
Click here to see the invite (pdf, 222 KB)

Government Accountability, Oversight, and Financial Performance

As part of its annual reorganization, the Council unanimously appointed me to serve as Chair of the Government Accountability, Oversight, and Financial Performance Committee. This committee is responsible for making recommendations on improving the efficiency, cost effectiveness and performance of all branches of County Government and enhancing the oversight, accountability and transparency in King County government.

Supporting Voting Rights

I recently introduced a motion in support of the State Legislature enacting the Washington Voting Rights Act of 2012. The Washington Voting Rights Act is an important piece of legislation that will strengthen our democracy here in King County and across our state. You can read a recent Seattle Times editorial about this issue here.

Stopping Wage Theft

I recently proposed new legislation to ensure King County does not do business with companies engaged in wage theft, which is when an employer unlawfully withholds wages from its workers. King County should not be in business with dishonest employers who steal from their employees, particularly as workers and their families struggle during this tough economy. You can read more about this legislation here.

Donation of Vans to Help Kids

Thanks to the King County Council’s van donation program, I was pleased to secure retired Metro VanPool vans for three local organizations that assist youth – YouthCare, Rite of Passage Journeys, and Meadowbrook Community Care. As a father of two, I am excited that the donation of these vans will help children in our community have greater access to programs and services. Learn More...