2008 News Archive

County Council confirms members of advisory committee on permitting
Panel to consider lowering fees and streamlining process

Farm Pad project helps protect Snoqualmie Valley farms against flooding
Council votes to extend deadline to complete project

Roger Thordarson appointed to the King County Transit Advisory Committee
On Tuesday (May 27), the Metropolitan King County Council confirmed the appointment of Roger Thordarson to the King County Transit Advisory Committee. Thordarson’s appointment is for a partial term expiring September 30, 2009. Mr. Thordarson resides in King County Council District Seven, represented by Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer.

Council approves low-impact development standards for Park Lake Homes II project
The Metropolitan King County Council took a step toward protecting the communities that provide working-wage housing with its unanimous approval of special low-impact development standards for the proposed Park Lake Homes II replacement project.

King County Council examines report on public campaign financing
Special town hall meeting held to discuss “voter-owned” elections

King County Council examines report on public campaign financing
Special town hall meeting held in Shoreline to discuss “voter-owned” elections

County Council confirms members of Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee
Panel to ensure wise investment of public funds for diversion of mentally ill and chemically dependent from jails and emergency rooms

Ferguson recognized as Human Services “Champion” at Family Center Opening
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson was recognized as a “Champion of the Center for Human Services” at the May 14 grand opening of the agency’s new Northshore Family Center in Bothell.

Constantine honored with state historic preservation award
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Dow Constantine was honored for his role in saving downtown Seattle’s First United Methodist Church sanctuary with a 2008 Washington State Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation.