What’s happening in District Four -- December 2007

Council Ensures Public Ownership of BNSF Eastside Rail Corridor

12-17-2007
The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously approved the framework of an historic agreement with the Port of Seattle and BNSF Railway Company, which ensures public ownership of the Eastside rail corridor and preserves future opportunities for dual use of the corridor for both a recreational trail and transportation. Read more.

Phillips Reappointed to Sound Transit Board

12-17-2007
In his second term on the Sound Transit Board, Councilmember Phillips plans to continue to push for the initial segment of light rail to open on time and on budget, and to advocate for expanded mobility options including the First Hill Streetcar and rail extensions to Northgate, downtown Bellevue, and beyond. Read more.

Councilmember Phillips boards the streetcar for an inaugural ride with Mayor Nickels and other participants. Watch the ceremony.

South Lake Union Streetcar Opens

12-12-2007
Councilmember Phillips helped celebrate the opening of the South Lake Union Streetcar by speaking about the economic and transportation benefits of the line and by taking a ride on the first streetcar. Learn more

Phillips Tours Airport Link Construction

12-12-2007
Sound Transit Boardmember Phillips' Central Link Oversight Committee toured construction of Airport Link light rail between Tukwila and Sea-Tac Airport. Construction is proceeding on-schedule with the line set to open in December 2009. Learn more about Airport Link

Council Calls for "Green Fleet" of County Vehicles

12-10-2007

Sound Transit Boardmembers Larry Phillips and Richard Marin (right) discuss Airport Link construction with staff. Behind them, foundation work has begun for the Sea-Tac light rail station.

Phillips joins local leaders from across the nation to shape federal climate change policy

12-6-2007
On the eve of a major debate on federal climate change legislation in the U.S. Senate, Councilmember Larry Phillips met with local government leaders from across the U.S. in Washington, DC, to identify how the federal government can help support King County's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more. Learn more about Climate Communities.

Council Reinvests Pandemic Flu Drug Savings in Prevention

12-3-2007
The ability to purchase influenza medication at a lower price allowed the Metropolitan King County Council to approve legislation reinvesting the savings into reducing the spread of a potential influenza pandemic through outreach and prevention campaigns. Read more.