July 2
Water Taxi sets June ridership record
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July 1
Constantine praises Murray, Larsen for support of local waterborne transportation
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June 29
County whistleblower protections strengthened
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June 29
Council backs restoration of Lake Sammamish Kokanee salmon
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June 29
County Council recognizes “pedal power” of Bike to Work Month participants
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June 29
King County Council recognizes UW championship softball and crew teams
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June 29
Council calls for new rules to balance salmon habitat with swimmer safety
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June 29
Council strengthens King County whistleblower protections
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June 27
Climate Communities secures resources for local governments in American Clean Energy and Security Act
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June 24
Committee recommends Open Space Preservation Amendment to full King County Council
Council to consider Charter amendment protecting rural acreage
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June 23
County accepting applications from citizens interested in appointment as King County Assessor
Council sets guidelines for evaluation process
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June 23
King County scores big in stimulus money chase
First report required under Constantine legislation shows $79 million in funding to create or retain 192 jobs
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June 22
Committee to evaluate potential appointees for King County Assessor
Transparent process will favor those who are not seeking election to the office
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June 22
Ferguson and Dunn call for higher standards of accountability in response to state audit
Proposal also addresses cash and asset management findings raised by auditor
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June 22
Phillips calls for implementing recommendations of State Auditor
Calls findings “disturbing” and asks for improvement plan within 60 days
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June 22
County Council calls on Metro Transit to become more entrepreneurial
Motion seeks to leverage revenue through partnerships and entrepreneurial activities
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June 18
Light rail on track for July 18 opening
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June 17
Ferguson calls for committee to review potential appointees for King County Assessor
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June 15
County Council recognizes effort to shed light on elder abuse
Councilmembers proclaim Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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June 15
Council reauthorizes popular countywide Video Voters Guide for primary and general election
Television companion to the printed voters pamphlet will also be available online
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June 15
Phillips calls for new rules to balance salmon habitat with swimmer safety
Placement of woody debris in rivers and streams for fish can also be hazardous to summer recreation
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June 15
County Council holds the line on 2010 sewer rate
Controlling costs and prioritizing projects leads to same $31.90 per month rate for next year
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June 11
Phillips calls on Metro Transit to increase productivity and rein in costs
Supports the recommendations from the Municipal League of King County
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June 8
Council places two proposed amendments to King County Charter on November ballot
Voters have final word on proposals to remove language, clarify Charter Review Commission selection process
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