Economy and Social JusticeI believe strongly in the right of every individual to have access to economic opporitunity and to be treated with dignity, justice, and equality. I also and in the rights of workers to organize and earn family wages. King County has the honor of being renamed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King, which fits the values we embrace in our community and guides the work I strive to accomplish.My goal is focusing on how King County can respond to the Great Recession by working with regional partners to promote job growth and economic recovery. King County has historically been the economic engine of Washington State, providing approximately 40 percent of the state’s jobs. Due to the Great Recession, King County lost nearly 165,000 jobs, but we must focus on how we can use our strengths--educated workers, high quality of life, and good infrastructure--to regain those jobs and grow for the future.
Phillips congratulates Machinists, Boeing on agreement that will keep jobs in Puget Sound region Council approves funds to maintain and expand 737 production in Washington Council adopts plan to accelerate opportunities for small businesses to work with County No increase in sewer rates: Council approves keeping rates at 2011 level Celebrating equality and dignity: County Council proclaims June "Gay Pride Month" Council approves economic investment Council committee engages in regional economy panel discussion Phillips testifies in support of state bill to expand Convention Center, create jobs and economic prosperity County Council urges passage of statewide Clean Water Jobs Act Council adopts plan decreasing paperwork for small firms working with County and the Port of Seattle Phillips: Boeing should locate "supersite" in Puget Sound Region Phillips to focus on Economy, Transportation, Environment in 2011 Making sure equity and social justice are part of the County’s “Blueprint for the Future” Council calls for study on aiding small businesses Council calls on Defense Department to keep jobs in the region by awarding tanker contract to Boeing Repair of Federal Howard Hanson Dam a priority: Council calls on Congress to act on funds for interim and permanent fix King County Council protects public safety and health by ensuring all residents have access to services
regardless of immigration status 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 Archived Articles: - 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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