2008 News Archive

Town Meeting Draws a Large Crowd in North Seattle
On Wednesday, March 5, King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson and his guest Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess held a town meeting at Olympic View Elementary School in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of North Seattle. The councilmembers answered questions posed by the audience of over 120 people. Issues ranged from public safety and transportation, to public campaign financing and flood control.

Technology innovations bring awards to King County Superior Court and District Court
County Council recognizes projects that increase citizen access

Community hearings set on major update to King County land use policies
County Council to hold five evening hearings on Comprehensive Plan Update

“Tax transparency” is in the mail
Courtesy notices break down distribution of taxes on each property

Property owners have new avenue of appeal of County permit fees
Fee estimates and billings may be reviewed by Hearing Examiner

County Council honors “Mayor of the City Dump”
J.P. Patches recognized for “fifty years of smiles”

Lindbergh Community Pool transferred to Renton School District
County Council authorizes interlocal agreement as part of Benson Hill annexation

New Shoreline recycling and transfer station demonstrates County’s commitment to environmental stewardship
The residents of North King County will see greater recycling opportunities and a more efficient garbage handling system, with the opening of the new Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station, formerly known as the First Northeast Transfer Station. Metropolitan King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson joined community members and the County Executive in celebrating the completion of the 20-month project, which officially opens for business Feb. 20.

$1.25 million check to Auburn is first from annexation incentive fund
Auburn's mayor was presented a giant version of a $1.25 million check from King County today to help pay for expenses related to annexing 4,000 acres of land and 15,000 new residents from unincorporated King County. Auburn is the first city to receive money from the county's $10 million annexation incentive fund and also received $500,000 in road improvements.

Hague applauds decision to delay implementation of all-mail voting
Today’s decision by the King County Executive to not pursue a full vote-by-mail election in 2008 was praised by Metropolitan King County Councilmember Jane Hague.