November

Phillips Celebrates Hero of the Homeless

Councilmember Phillips congratulates Hero of the Homeless honoree Mindy Shivers.

11-20-2007
Councilmember Phillips attended Operation Nightwatch's annual luncheon raising money and awareness for the homeless and celebrating the "Heroes of the Homeless." Learn more about Operation Nightwatch

Phillips ensures Seattle's human service priorities funded in 2008 King County Budget

11-19-2007
Councilmember Larry Phillips worked to include funding for his Seattle district's human service priorities in the 2008 King County Budget. The budget, which the Council passed unanimously on November 19, includes funding for programs serving low income residents, seniors, at-risk youth, immigrants, and the medically vulnerable. Read more.

Learn more about King County's 2008 adopted budget.

Council Acts to Prevent Local Flood Catastrophe

11-13-2007
The King County Flood Hazard Management Plan identifies an urgent need to address maintenance and repairs to the County's aging system that protects floodplain residents, businesses, public infrastructure and roads. The King County Council approved funding to implement the flood plan. Read more.

Council Approves Mental Health Funding

11-13-2007
The King County Council approved countywide funding to improve mental health services. The county's funding will help keep those with mental illnesses out of the jails and off the streets. Read more.

Council Embarks on Local Passenger Ferry Service

11-13-2007
The King County Council approved funding to begin operating local passenger ferry service in King County. The ferry service will provide commuters with a pleasant alternative to congested corridors such as the West Seattle bridge, SR 520, the Alaskan Way Viaduct, and I-5. Read more.

Fremont Peak Park Opens

Fremont residents Jack Tomkinson and Suzie Burke celebrate the Fremont Peak Park opening with Councilmember Phillips.

11-10-2007
Councilmember Phillips attended the grand opening of Fremont Peak Park in Fremont. The park was made possible thanks to contributions from King County secured by Councilmember Phillips as well as contributions from the City of Seattle, private donors, and the colossal volunteer efforts of Friends of Fremont Peak Park. Learn more about Fremont Peak Park

Councilmember Phillips Applauds Public Acquisition of Eastside BNSF Corridor

11-2-2007
After many months of calling for a better plan to acquire the Eastside rail corridor, Councilmember Larry Phillips and County and Port of Seattle officials announced a viable solution for securing public ownership of the right-of-way. The Port of Seattle and County officials finalized an agreement with BNSF that allows the Port to acquire the right-of-way. Read more.

Councilmember Phillips Urges Citizens to Eat Local for Thanksgiving

Councilmember Phillips shows support for the Eat Local for Thanksgiving campaign.

11-2-2007
Councilmember Larry Phillips joined Puget Sound Fresh in the campaign to Eat Local for Thanksgiving. The campaign was created to shine a spotlight on the connection between buying local, the environment, and supporting the community and local farmers. Learn more about the campaign.