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 Belltown, the Denny Triangle, South Lake Union, Eastlake, Uptown, Queen Anne, Interbay, Magnolia, Ballard, Crown Hill, and the western portions of Fremont, Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, Broadview, First Hill and Capitol Hill.
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Phillips calls for enacting state auditor's recommendationsIn response to a state audit containing findings that King County should improve management and increase safeguards over cash receipts and assets, Councilmember Phillips introduced legislation and sent a letter to Executive Triplett calling for development of a comprehensive plan for improved business practices and internal controls within sixty days. Read more. Read Councilmember Phillips' blog post about the audit. |
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County Council calls on Metro Transit to become more entrepreneurialThe King County Council unanimously passed a motion sponsored by Councilmember Phillips calling on Metro Transit, which is facing a $168 million shortfall over the next two years, to report on efforts to leverage Transit Division resources through partnerships and entrepreneurial activities. Read more.
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Council holds the line on 2010 sewer rateThe King County Council continued its policy of stability, predictability and certainty for ratepayers by adopting a sewer rate for 2010 that maintains the current 2009 rate of $31.90 per month. Read more. |
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Phillips calls for new rules to balance salmon habitat with swimmer safetyCouncilmember Phillips introduced legislation calling for the development of rules to protect rafters and swimmers from the hazards created when large woody debris is put into rivers and streams to control flooding and enhance salmon habitat. Read more. |
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Council sheds light on elder abuseRaising the curtain on an issue that often stays in the shadows, the King County Council proclaimed June 15, 2009, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in King County and encouraged communities to look out for the safety of elderly residents. Read more. |
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Phillips calls on Metro Transit to increase productivity and rein in costs
With the economic climate challenging King County to deliver more with fewer resources, Councilmember Phillips introduced legislation asking Metro Transit to improve its performance and bring down its operating costs. Read more. |
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