Feb. 6
Ferguson, Gossett introduce measure supporting Washington Voting Rights Act of 2012
Urge state legislature to adopt law requiring equal opportunity in elections
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Feb. 6
Council hails Executive’s call for regional partnership for economic revival
Members receive State of the County Address from Executive Constantine
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Jan. 31
Phillips, Ferguson, and Constantine advance legislation to address climate change
Legislative package sets goals of reducing emissions and minimizing environmental footprint
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Jan. 30
Joe McDermott named Chair of County Council’s Budget Committee
Will direct deliberation, adoption of 2013 King County Budget
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Jan. 30
County Council recognizes Valley Medical Center
Oldest hospital district in state honored for its healthcare, financial and personnel accomplishments
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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
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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
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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
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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
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