Patterson leads County Council in celebrating 20 years for the City of SeaTac

March 1, 2010

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Councilmember helped lead incorporation efforts two decades ago

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In honor of the city’s Twentieth birthday, the Metropolitan King County Council today recognized the city of SeaTac. The presentation was delivered to Mayor Terry Anderson by County Councilmember Julia Patterson, a long-time resident of SeaTac and one of the leaders in the City’s incorporation efforts.

“In the early days of SeaTac city government, the city council built a new community center, increased police presence in our neighborhoods, created a highly-successful parks and recreation department, and developed world-class programs for our senior citizens,” said Patterson. “With all of the growth, opportunity and diversity that SeaTac now has to offer its residents, I am so proud to have been a part of the foundation that got the City of to a great start.”

Known by many as the portal to the Puget Sound, the City of SeaTac is home to more than 25,000 residents who know their home as much more than a hospitality city. It has grown into a vibrant community, rich with culture and a people-oriented atmosphere.

Today, the City of SeaTac is one of the most diverse cities in King County. Approximately 42 percent of the City’s population are non-Caucasian, and represent more than 80 nationalities and 70 different languages. SeaTac is also known as a transportation-centric community, and an economic hub for the region. It is home to over 900 licensed businesses - 80 of which have been named Fortune 1000 companies. In addition, last December, SeaTac welcomed the newest extension of Sound Transit’s Link light rail to the City with the SeaTac/Airport Station.



SeaTac Mayor Terry Anderson (3rd from left) and Councilmember Pam Fernald (2nd from left) join Julia Patterson and members of the Metropolitan King County Council after the Council recognized SeaTac on the 20th anniversary of its incorporation. Interim City Manager Todd Cutts (back row 3rd from left) also attended the March 1 Council meeting where the proclamation was read.