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2009 News Archive

Jan. 14
Hague to lead in policy and administration for King County Council for 2009
Will chair new Council committee, continue as Budget Vice Chair
Jan. 14
Video Voters Guide for King County Elections Director now available online and on King County TV
Special edition for the February special election
Jan. 13
Phillips praises viaduct decision, urges access to the tunnel for residents of northwest Seattle
Replacement needed for on-ramps that now serve Ballard, Interbay and Magnolia
Jan. 13
Dunn to chair County Council’s new Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
Dunn appointed vice chair of Committee of Whole, will also sit on Budget, Law and Justice committees
Jan. 12
Council authorizes settlement of federal complaint over inmate conditions at King County Jail
Nearly $2 million approved to fund improvements Identified during Department of Justice investigation
Jan. 12
Council reviews response of Metro and Road Services to snowstorm and flooding
Briefing raises questions on how to improve delivery of services and communication with public
Jan. 12
Council waives bidding requirements for emergency repairs from flooding and snowstorms
Fees for disposing of storm debris waived in hard hit communities
Jan. 12
Statement from Council Chair Dow Constantine on the agreement for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct

Jan. 12
King County Council calls on state lawmakers to act on revenue options for counties
State legislative agenda seeks flexibility for counties to set local fees and revenue sources to avert another budget crisis
Jan. 12
Dow Constantine to chair King County Council in 2009
New vice-chairs, committees, and committee chairs also named
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