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2009 News Archive

Oct. 12
“Mega-shelters” being scouted to house up to 5,000 potential evacuees from the Green River Valley in the event of flooding from the federal Howard Hanson Dam
Road signs marking evacuation routes to be in place in two weeks
Oct. 12
County Council adopts reforms for public records disclosure
Legislation increases open government policies and reduces risks of costly lawsuits
Oct. 6
King County Council Recognizes Federal Way AmeriCorps Program

Oct. 5
Council told that interim repairs to federal Howard Hanson Dam expected to be done by November 1
Even with repairs, Army Corps commander says he cannot risk filling dam reservoir to capacity
Oct. 5
Domestic Violence Proclamation

Oct. 5
Councilmembers draw attention to domestic violence prevention
Remembering lives lost, encouraging survivors
Oct. 5
County Council adopts updates to King County Farmland Preservation Program
Dunn sponsors changes making program more practical for farmers and qualifying county for state and federal funds to preserve more county farmland
Sept. 30
Councilmembers praise Congressional delegation’s effort to improve federal response to Green River Valley flood threat
Senator Murray organizes delegation to secure $3.45 million in funding
Sept. 28
Council to host four public hearings on 2010 King County Budget in Bellevue, Kent, Redmond and Seattle
Public input vital to budget process
Sept. 28
Council budget leadership commits to cutting costs while protecting vital services in 2010 County Budget
Council takes the lead by cutting 10 percent of its own costs
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