2009 News Archive

Nov. 19

Criminal justice and bus service preserved in preliminary budget from County Council Budget Leadership Team
Proposal cuts administrative costs and makes operational efficiencies to help keep direct services on the streets; does not touch $15.6 million rainy-day reserve fund

Nov. 18

Domestic violence, sexual assault and legal aid programs saved in preliminary 2010 King County Budget
Council budget leadership restores $1.4 million in critical human service programs

Nov. 16

King County Council adopts tax-neutral financing that maintains Metro bus service despite steep decline in revenues
Reprioritizing of property tax, new efficiencies and a 2011 fare increase will help keep faith with voters on Bus Rapid Transit service promised under “Transit Now”

Nov. 16

King County Council sets process for filling seat to be vacated by Councilmember Constantine
Panel of 12 community leaders to interview candidates by Dec. 3, with Council appointment of a new representative for District 8 by Dec. 14

Nov. 9

King County Council protects public safety and health by ensuring all residents have access to services
Measure codifies existing County practices; amendments ensure consistency with federal law

Nov. 9

County Council sets January 31 deadline to close King County animal shelters
Motion also calls for end to provision of animal control services to cities unless new contracts are struck for full cost recovery by the County

Nov. 9

GOAL!!! King County Council backs Seattle’s bid to host World Cup
Region’s history of supporting the “World’s Game” and potential for up to $600 million boost to local economy cited in effort to bring tournament to county

Nov. 5

County Council to consider process for filling seat to be vacated by Councilmember Constantine
Motion introduced today to empanel community leaders to evaluate candidates to represent Council District 8

Nov. 2

Council recognizes 30 Years of farmland preservation
Voter-approved program protects land for agricultural use

Oct. 26

King County Auditor presents new findings on leadership, organization and operation of County animal shelter
Performance audit finds issues with tracking of animals and management of shelter’s data system

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