Read Councilmember Patterson's 2009 Year in Review Newsletter

Councilmember Patterson Delivers "Retired" Vans

This January and February, Councilmember Patterson delivered a retired King County Metro 8-passenger vans to three South King County non-profit organizations: Somali Youth & Family Club in Skyway, SeaMar Community Health Center in Des Moines, and Jewish Family Services in Kent. Since 1995, the King County Council has donated vans to non-profit agencies to help meet the transportation needs of low-income, elderly or disabled residents. The vans are part of a fleet of county vehicles that have been ‘retired’ after accruing 80,000 miles. (updated 2/9/2010)

Metro Service Changes in District 5

Rider Alert! On Saturday, February 6th, Metro will make bus route changes in District 5 that are designed to improve bus service and connect riders to Link light rail.  Metro's website has detailed information on the changes to bus service in Tukwila, SeaTac, and Renton. (updated 2/2/2010)

Councilmember Patterson Sworn into Office

On January 4th, Councilmember Patterson was sworn in for her third term as a King County Councilmember serving the communities of Tukwila, Kent, Des Moines, SeaTac, and parts of Renton.  In 2010, Councilmember Patterson will serve as the Chair for the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee, the Board of Health, and the King County Flood Control District.  She will also a member of the Regional Transit and the Environment and Transportation Committees. (updated 2/2/2010)

Light Rail Opens at the Airport!

Sound Transit opened Link light rail service to the Airport on December 19th.  You can now travel by high-speed rail from downtown Seattle to Sea-Tac Airport in 36 minutes, regardless of traffic, the weather, or a sports game.  For more on schedules, fares, and operating hours click here. (updated 12/22/2009)