Winter 2011

Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer was honored  by Thomas Jefferson High School for his positive involvement in the school

The 15th Annual Board Recognition Event honored individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, knowledge, skills or citizenship and are representative of the school and school District, and/or have had an impact on the implementation of the District’s Strategic Plan.

During his time as a County Councilmember, von Reichbauer has helped to secure funds for a new track, tennis courts, and a sound system at Thomas Jefferson; he has also participated in and funded a campus beautification project, as well as hosted a health and fitness summit for students.

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Features include a question and answer form titled “Ask Pete” and a Customer Service Survey. In the future the forum will host additional surveys and communication pieces.

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King County’s RapidRide A Line tops expectations for ridership, customer satisfaction

New findings show A Line ridership up an estimated 25 percent

King County Metro Transit’s RapidRide A Line has become so popular in its first few months of operation that ridership along the 11-mile route serving Pacific Highway South/International Boulevard in South King County has surpassed expectations. Not only has ridership increased by about 25 percent, overall satisfaction with service on the corridor is at an all-time high with 84 percent of riders giving the A Line a thumbs-up. Read more...

Metro and Sound Transit Bus changes effective February 5

The month of February brings bus changes to both Metro Transit and Sound Transit. Metro Transit updated its bus service, starting February 5. This includes additional bus service on State Route 520, routing and bus stop changes for approximately two dozen bus routes from various areas of the county that pass through downtown Seattle, and a new express route connecting Kenmore to First Hill with stops in Lake City and South Lake Union. The Sound Transit Express Regional Bus also made bus changes that were effective beginning February 5. Major changes include more trips added to Route 522 and stop changes in downtown Seattle for most of the Sound Transit Express routes. Read more...

2011 Seattle Mariners Friends of Scouting Luncheon benefits the Chief Seattle Council Boy Scouts of America

King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer attended the annual Seattle Mariners Friends of Scouting Luncheon at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency.  The program at the Friends of Scouting luncheon featured a panel discussion with panelists including Mariners General Manager, Jack Zduriencik and new Field Manager, Eric Wedge, as well as current Mariners Infielder Dustin Ackley, Pitcher Brandon League, and Outfielder Michael Saunders. Read more...

South King County leaders sit down with Sound Transit Chairman Aaron Reardon

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer hosted a breakfast meeting for south King County business and civic leaders with Snohomish County Executive and Sound Transit Board Chairman, Aaron Reardon as the guest speaker.  Read more...