Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer
Council District 7
516 Third Ave., Rm. 1200 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-296-1007 Toll Free: 800-325-6165 TTY/TDD: 206-296-1024 Fax: 206-296-0198
Pete von Reichbauer
is pronounced :
Pete von-Rite-Bow-er
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Upcoming Events
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12th Annual MATE International ROV Competition
Ocean Observing Systems: Launching a New Era of Ocean Science & Discovery. Highlighting the role that ROVs play in the installation, operation and maintenance of regional cabled ocean observing systems.
Where: Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
Federal Way, Washington
When: June 20-22, 2013
More Info: www.materover.org
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Recent Events
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Town Hall featuring King County Assessor Lloyd Hara
On Tuesday June 18th I co-hosted a Town Hall with King County Assessor Lloyd Hara. Also present were representatives from the County’s Board of Equalization, Treasury, and Tax Advisors office.
I was pleased to see over 50 South King County residents at the event and listened to the concerns of citizens, ranging from property valuation to tax exemption and deferral program for seniors.
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Annual Flag Day Celebration
Saturday June 8th, I was pleased to welcome, along with the Federal Way Soroptimist, Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli to the 24th annual Flag Day celebration at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic center. This year’s event was highlighted by the swearing-in of new recruits into the United States Army. Awards were also presented to 5th and 6th grade students for their patriotic poems about the American flag and what it means to each one of them.
Freedom isn’t free. The flag of the United States represents our gift of freedom and justice to ourselves and to the world. When we honor the flag, we are also honoring those men and women who have dedicated themselves to serving under it. It is important to embrace the liberties and pride we have as Americans, especially in times of sacrifice at home and abroad.
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 Orion Aerospace Groundbreaking Ceremony
Thursday June 6th I had the opportunity to speak at the Orion Aerospace groundbreaking ceremony in Auburn. Orion is building a new 100,000 square foot facility, and plans to add another 100 jobs to south King County over the next two years.
Not only is Orion a leader in the Aerospace industry, but their unique business model incorporates training the disabled and veterans to develop the job skills needed to compete in today’s economy.
(Pictured left to right, Director Governor’s Office of Aerospace, State of Washington Alex Pietsch, Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, King County Executive Dow Constantine, President/CEO Orion Aerospace John Theison)
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 Hylebos Picnic
On Saturday June 1st, I spoke to the Friends of the Hylebos picnic in Federal Way. This annual event hilighted the Hylebos Watershed action plan to make the Hylebos the healthiest urban watershed in the Pudget Sund region.
Since 1995 King County has helped to secure over $720,000 in grant funding for this important wetland restoration project. |
Celebrating the opening day of Federal Way farmers market
 On Saturday May 11, 2013, I participated in the 2013 Grand Opening Federal Way Farmers Market.
This year’s opening represents a milestone for our local farmers market as we celebrated the the 10 year anniversary of its founding.
I had the honor of emceeing this year’s event. I was also pleased to recognize on behalf of the county the positive impacts local farmers and their products have in our community. It is important to raise awareness about supporting small family farms and maintaining an interaction between farmers and consumers.
(Left to right: Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, Market Advisory Committee Member, Janice Siebenaler and Market co-founder Rose Ehl.)
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