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2009 News Archive

Sept. 8
Council establishes fee waiver process for disposing of disaster debris
Council or Executive can now authorize waiving of disposal fees
Sept. 2
Plans for flood barriers around Justice Center and continuation of essential services in Green River Valley detailed for Council committee
Committee of the Whole briefed on plans to relocate Elections office and jail inmates in advance of potential flooding of Green River Valley
Sept. 2
Lost Eyeglasses Find Meaningful Home in Developing Countries

Sept. 1
Up to $31 million in savings and efficiencies identified in performance audit of Metro Transit
More efficient scheduling of buses and replacement of electric trolleys with hybrid fuel coaches among cost savings presented to County Council committee
Aug. 31
County Council transfers development rights for Bel-Red area from King County to Bellevue
Action places Bel-Red corridor one step closer to high-density mixed-use zoning
Aug. 31
Charging into the future: Council calls for guidelines for development of electric car charging stations
Dunn proposal will aid in preparation and use of charging stations at County facilities
Aug. 31
Council authorizes proactive emergency declaration in advance of potential flooding from Howard Hanson Dam
Measure gives Executive the authority to declare an emergency before event occurs
Aug. 31
Less paper, more technology will save money and trees
Council calls for Executive to increase County use of electronic forms
Aug. 31
Protecting pets: Council calls for disaster plan for County animal shelters
Risk of flooding from Howard Hanson Dam spurs action to develop regional response
Aug. 27
Phillips: low bid on light rail tunnel means University Link is on track
Three major U-Link contracts $117 million below estimates
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