Phillips to prioritize Economy, Transportation, Environment in 2012

King County achieved some great successes in 2011, including protecting the Metro Transit system from 17% service cuts, landing the jobs associated with Boeing’s 737 MAX production, and bringing electric vehicles to King County.  Phillips is looking forward to harnessing that momentum to accomplish King County's economic, transportation, and environmental goals in 2012.  Phillips was again selected to chair King County's Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee.  Read more.

Learn more about Phillips' Environmental Top 12 in 2012 priorities.

Learn more about Phillips' Transportation Top 12 in 2012 priorities.

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Phillips advances legislation to address climate change

Phillips introduced a package of legislation to build on King County’s ongoing efforts to reduce climate pollution and address the impacts of climate change.  The legislative package includes developing a Climate Action Plan, updating existing climate change policies, and formalizing the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration.  Read more. 

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Council adopts transit service changes that boost service on high use bus routes

The King County Council adopted Metro Transit’s June 2012 transit service changes—the first service adjustments since the adoption of the County’s Transit Strategic Plan. The changes reflect the goals of making the overall bus system more productive by cutting low ridership routes in order to address overcrowding, on-time performance, and under served corridors in the system.  Read more.

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County Council declares its support for marriage equality

The King County Council pledged its bipartisan support to marriage as part of the proposed 2012 legislative agenda for King County. Phillips called it one of the best days he's experienced serving on the King County Council. Read more.