Council Budget Team applauds action of County Labor Coalition
Members understand “what is at stake”

Council’s budget leadership acknowledges that 2011 Budget will involve painful choices
Members pledge to produce spending plan that meets the needs of County residents

Council extends homebuilding permits for another year
Ordinance seeks to stimulate housing market

Council accepts reports on the potential use of solar powered trash compactors
Pilot program unique opportunity to save King County money

Council calls for Executive to examine feasibility of giving county employees greater flexibility over health care costs
“Consumer-directed options” seen as opportunity to reduce county costs, give employees more choices

County Council, local farmers celebrate harvest
Public can visit working farms during “Harvest Celebration Tour”

County Council recognizes the lasting impact of volunteerism with a “Day of Caring”

Council calls for study on aiding small businesses
Examining ways to provide companies work opportunities through County contracts

King County Council extends deadline for testimony of Shoreline Master Program updates
Public weighs in proposal to protect shorelines

South King County embraces strong ties with Pierce County

County Council recognize Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Special Olympics
Council joins celebration for co-founder of International event

Budget Team members: Executive’s announcement confirms budget warning from sheriff

Appointment of local business leader Jeff Pyatt to Parks Citizen Oversight Board sent to full County Council
Council committee unanimously supports selection

County Council celebrates Shoreline’s 15th Anniversary of Incorporation

County Council to host four public hearings on 2011 King County Budget in Seattle, Bellevue, Snoqualmie and Kent
Public input vital to budget process

County, Seattle to partner in development of eco-industrial districts
Turning waste into resource to benefit communities

Patterson secures “retired” Metro vans for South King County non-profits

Ferguson secures retired Metro vans for North Seattle’s Community Psychiatric Clinic and PROVAIL’s Traumatic Brain Injury Clubhouse
Vans will assist local veterans and individuals living with brain injuries

Reduced risk has not slowed preparations for potential flooding from federal Howard Hanson Dam
Council committee briefed on continued planning, outreach in Green River Valley

New court security model increases efficiency, saves money
Ferguson applauds smart government solution that achieves cost savings and maintains public safety