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Metropolitan King County Council
516 Third Ave., Rm. 1200
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-296-1000
Toll Free: 800-325-6165
TTY/TDD: 206-296-1024
Fax: 206-296-0198

council@kingcounty.gov
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King County Council News

Feb. 6
Ferguson, Gossett introduce measure supporting Washington Voting Rights Act of 2012
Urge state legislature to adopt law requiring equal opportunity in elections  Learn more...
Feb. 6
Council hails Executive’s call for regional partnership for economic revival
Members receive State of the County Address from Executive Constantine  Learn more...
Jan. 31
Phillips, Ferguson, and Constantine advance legislation to address climate change
Legislative package sets goals of reducing emissions and minimizing environmental footprint   Learn more...
Jan. 30
Joe McDermott named Chair of County Council’s Budget Committee
Will direct deliberation, adoption of 2013 King County Budget   Learn more...
Jan. 30
County Council recognizes Valley Medical Center
Oldest hospital district in state honored for its healthcare, financial and personnel accomplishments  Learn more...
Jan. 30
Gossett and Ferguson opposed elimination of Route 42 bus service
Called for greater public outreach to South Seattle community about critical bus service  Learn more...
Jan. 30
Gossett, Hague to continue as County Council Chair, Vice Chair in 2012
New committee created, committee chairs appointed as part of annual Council reorganization   Learn more...
Jan. 30
Council adopts transit service changes that invests additional service hours on high use bus routes
Transfer of hours reflect goal of Transit Strategic Plan  Learn more...
Jan. 17
Protection of basic services, stable transportation funding and consolidation of special districts top County’s 2012 state Legislative Agenda
Agenda focuses on clarity, efficiencies and adaptability   Learn more...