December Good Eggs Breakfast with Sheriff Sue Rahr

Sue Rahr, Sheriff of King County, talked about the importance of supporting social service and early learning programs to mitigate the potential for costly incarceration later in life.

The “Good Eggs” breakfast is a monthly roundtable discussion of local elected officials and business leaders from south King County.

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(Left to Right: Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, Sheriff Sue Rahr)

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(Left to Right: : Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, Sheriff Sue Rahr, Mayor Dave Hill of Algona, Mayor Pete Lewis of Auburn, Mayor Debra Perry of Milton)

Duclos Retires After 16 Years with the Multi-Service Center

On December 7th, the community came together to recognize Dini’s service to the region after sixteen years as CEO of the Multi-Service Center.

(Left to Right: Betty Simpson, Dini Duclos, Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, Sue Celski, Bob Celski of Federal Way Councilmember)

Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer Speaks at South King County Sound Transit Summit

On December 7th, I met with other south King County leaders and Sound Transit officials to discuss the challenges that the region is facing largely due to financial shortfalls in tax revenues. The meeting took place at Highline Community College, which serves a growing student population in south King County. I concluded the meeting with a call for a modern day Marshall Plan to help solve south King County’s increasing demand for public transit.

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FUSION of Federal Way receives King County funds to aid homeless families

Councilmember von Reichbauer meets with Peggy LaPorte, a founder of FUSION during the holidays to advise her of a special $20,000 grant that was added to the 2012 County Budget to help South King County house homeless families. Read more

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District 7 hosts Rob McKenna, Washington State Attorney General

During this month’s Good Eggs Breakfast, Rob McKenna, our state’s Attorney General, spoke to regional leaders of District 7 about his community focused initiatives.

Photo (from left): Jim Blanchard of Auburn Youth Resources, Mayor of Auburn Pete Lewis, Nancy Colson, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna, Auburn City Councilmember Lynn Norman, Eric E. Robertson of Valley Regional Fire Authority, Pam Taylor of Valley Cities Counseling Center, Councilmember von Reichbauer

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City of Algona Community Center receives retired King County van

On November 2, I delivered a retired Metro van to Algona Mayor Dave Hill for transportation of senior citizens to their community center. I know that this van will be put to good community service by the city of Algona.

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November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in South King County

On November 2 during the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon I presented a proclamation making November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in South King County.

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Reach Out Fundraising Breakfast

I emceed the Reach Out Fundraising Breakfast in Federal Way on October 13. Proceeds went towards opening a new winter shelter for homeless women in south King County.

Photo (from left): Recognized Local Hero Megan Johnson, Mayor of Federal Way Skip Priest, Recognized Local Hero Bob Wroblewski, Reach Out Coordinator Laurie Fiorito,Reach Out Coordinator Nancy Janicke, Reach Out Coordinator Willa Gaines, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, and Guest Speaker Sheila Sebron.

Auburn Regional Medical Center

I presented a proclamation to Larry Coomes, new CEO of Auburn Regional Medical Center (on the left), recognizing the medical center's 90 years of service to south King County and its importance to healthcare in our region.

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Town Hall on combating gang violence and prevention

On October 10, I was joined by King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg and Chief Deputy Sheriff Steve Strachan at Thomas Jefferson High School for a Town Hall meeting on the growing problem of gangs in South King County.

The meeting was a direct response to the calls and emails I’ve received from constituents who are concerned about the growing cancer of gang violence in our communities. Read more.

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Economic Development and the Arts

Jim Kelly, Executive Director of 4Culture, was the guest speaker at my September "Good Eggs" breakfast meeting. Jim spoke to us about the importance of art as a part of economic development in south King County.

Photo: (from left) Councilmember von Reichbauer, Federal Way Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, 4Culture Executive Director Jim Kelly, and Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis.

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New President of Trade Development Alliance speaks at "Good Eggs" breakfast

At my "Good Eggs" breakfast meeting on August 24th, keynote speaker Sam Kaplan, the president of the Trade Development Alliance, explained that one in three jobs in the greater Seattle area is linked to international trade. This makes Washington the most trade-dependent state in the country. TDA helps connect potential trade partners as well as acting as a clearinghouse for various trade groups.

Informational town hall on Pacific Raceways legislation

Nearly 100 people attended a town hall meeting I moderated on proposed legislation regarding Pacific Raceways. The meeting, which was held on August 18th at Lakeview Elementary School in Auburn, drew neighbors, stakeholders, and concerned citizens on both sides of the issue to have their questions answered. Read more

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Recognizing Korean Independence Day

At the August 15th meeting of the King County Council, I presented a letter of recognition to Korean Consul General Young Song in celebration of Korea’s Independence Day, stating that "It is my extraordinary honor to celebrate this holiday with our Korean community.”

South Korean Independence Day, celebrated annually on August 15th, commemorates freedom from decades of foreign occupation and the formation of the South Korean republic. The holiday is called Gwangbokjeol (pronounced "choh-goo-kay-bahng-eh nal") by South Koreans, meaning "Restoration of Light Day.".  Read more.

District 7 hosts Randy Dorn, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

I was honored to have State Superintendant of Public Instruction Randy Dorn in Federal Way on July 27th for my monthly "Good Eggs” breakfast meeting, attended by civic and local business leaders. Read more.

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