2009 News Archive

Statement from King County Council Chair Dow Constantine
on today’s decision by State Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark to initiate a staff review of the Glacier Northwest tidelands lease on Maury Island

An electric future: Council promotes next-generation hybrid vehicles
More charging stations with a standardized charging system urged for the region.

Phillips goes to D.C. to press for federal dollars, climate action for King County
Phillips to discuss King County’s economic, transportation, housing, and environmental priorities with Obama administration, congressional leaders

Sale of Summit Pit clears way for open space, trails, housing and new roads facility
Council approves sale of Maple Valley “Donut Hole” for $51 million

Regional nonprofit leaders join von Reichbauer to discuss ways to weather the economic storm
King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer was joined by King County Executive Ron Sims, as he hosted a roundtable discussion with nonprofit leaders in the Auburn area regarding the importance of nonprofits in the community. Of particular importance was funding these groups so they can ensure the same level of community service they have been providing for years.

After the storms: County Council Town Hall to review response to flooding and severe weather
Reaction, clean up and future of regional flood control

Council told of first drop in County jail population in five years
Alternatives to incarceration help contain the high costs of secure detention

Free flood debris disposal extended
Council approves 30-day extension for communities still cleaning up from winter storm