Councilmember Larry Phillips
Council District 4
516 Third Ave., Rm. 1200 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-296-1004 Toll Free: 800-325-6165 TTY/TDD: 206-296-1024 Fax: 206-296-0198 Serving the communities of northern Downtown, Belltown, South Lake Union, Uptown, Queen Anne, Interbay, Magnolia, Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, Bitter Lake, Broadview, Crown Hill, Greenwood, North Beach, and the western portion of Northgate.
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Climate Communities Secures Stimulus Funding for Local Climate ActionPhillips joined representatives of Climate Communities in pressing the case for local climate funds to be included in the federal stimulus package, resulting in $3.2 billion in energy grants that will make it possible for King County and other cities and counties to invest in local actions that create immediate jobs, improve energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more. Learn more about Climate Communities. |
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Enumclaw Takes Control of King County FairThe oldest county fair west of the Mississippi will this year come under the control of the city it calls home. The King County Council adopted an interlocal agreement giving the city of Enumclaw responsibility for the operation of the 2009 King County Fair. Read more. |
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Phillips Urges Olympia to Act to Protect Bus ServiceNews of Metro Transit's growing funding gap brought new urgency to Councilmember Phillips' call to Olympia for legislation to help stabilize King County services and prevent transit cuts. Read more. |
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Council Promotes Plug-in Electric Hybrid VehiclesThe Council endorsed the King County Electric Vehicle Report as guidence for accommodating the next generation of hybrids called Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). Phillips requested the study last year to find ways to reduce the county’s carbon footprint and assist in a new wave of transportation options. Read more. |
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Phillips goes to D.C. to Press for Federal Dollars, Climate Action for King CountyCouncilmember Phillips departed for the “other Washington” to fight for King County’s share of federal stimulus dollars and make the case for empowering local governments on climate action. Read more.
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Sale of Summit Pit Clears Way for Open Space, HousingA livable and walkable community will replace an aging King County roads facility and gravel pit, under an agreement approved by the King County Council to sell the Summit Pit property, an island of unincorporated King County surrounded by the city of Maple Valley. The agreement ensures Maple Valley will have a voice in shaping the outcome of development on the property. Read more. | |
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