Social and Economic Justice I believe strongly in the right of every individual to be treated with dignity, justice, and equality and in the rights of workers to organize and earn family wages. King County has the honor of being named for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King's legacy fits the values we embrace in our community and guides the work I strive to accomplish as your representative. Council releases dedicated funds to break the cycle of mental illness and chemical dependency Council backs affordable workforce housing in Renton, Kent and Burien Leveling the playing field with public campaign financing Phillips calls for public campaign financing to decrease influence of special interests Saving lives and improving public safety: Council adopts sales tax funding for mentally ill and drug dependent Council accepts action plan to divert mentally ill and drug dependent from jails and emergency rooms Council adopts five-year Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan Council calls for protection of mobile home parks to preserve options for affordable housing Dunn, Phillips Push for Affordable Housing Solutions Council calls for more contracting opportunities for small businesses King County Takes Historic Vote to Adopt Official Logo in Image of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council Calls for an End to Violence in Darfur Council Urges Congress to Support Workers' Right to Organize Statement from County Council Chair Larry Phillips on State Supreme Court Ruling Upholding the Defense of Marriage Act Council Approves Motion on "Comprehensive and Effective" Immigration Reform A Time for Action: Councilmembers Introduce Resolution Urging Congress to Act on Immigration Reform Council Strengthens Civil Rights Protections Council Hears From Supporters of Civil Rights Ordinance Proposed Legislation Would Extend Civil Rights Protections to Transgendered Individuals From Crown to King: Council approves image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as the new official logo of King County Council Recognizes Legacy of Coretta Scott King Council Considers Making Image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the Official Logo of King County Council Calls for Dedication of the Front Seat in all Metro Transit Buses in Honor of Rosa Parks Council Urges Congress to Grant Full Benefit Status to Filipino WWII Veterans Phillips Recognized for Commitment to Social and Economic Justice County Council to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Affordable Housing at NewHolly Complex County to Require Contractors to Provide Equal Benefits to Domestic Partners Council Endorses Goals of New "Freedom Riders" Council Boosts Low-Income Housing Funds in King County
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