Phillips testifies in support of state bill to expand Convention Center, create jobs and economic prosperity
HB 1997 would increase visitors to King County by funding for the arts, activities that attract tourism

Council recognizes work of County employees
Declares fourth Monday in March “Public Employee Appreciation Day” in King County

Bellevue Company honored with top Community Service Award
Hague praises GLY Construction for their stellar civic engagement

County officials thank advisory committee for its part in reform of King County Investment Pool
Advisory committee recommendations improved investment policies and led to new cash management agreements

Council adopts plan decreasing paperwork for small firms working with County and the Port of Seattle
Authorizing agreement to supply Port with information

County Council urges passage of statewide Clean Water Jobs Act
Environmental Priorities Coalition hails action to cleanup waterways

Phillips: Boeing should locate “supersite” in Puget Sound Region
Region has all the components of a successful production site for Boeing’s aircraft of the future

Council’s priorities build upon countywide strategic plan
Adopted goals include Financial Stability, Accountability and Quality of Life

Celebrating their strength: King County proclaims March “Women’s History Month”
Recognizing and honoring women for their countless contributions to community, government and nation

Regional leaders support renewal of King County Veterans and Human Services Levy
Proposed ballot measure would renew existing levy, set to expire in 2011

Council recognizes Seattle Center’s World’s Fair commemoration
Center to begin celebration of Golden Anniversary of Seattle’s 1962 World Fair

Santos Contreras confirmed by Council to serve on Harborview Medical Center Board of Trustees
Former Kirkland City Councilmember has long record of public service

County Council confirms appointment of David Ramsay to serve on Regional Human Services Levy Oversight Board
Hague applauds appointment of the former Kirkland City Manager

Funding in place to begin construction of new South Park Bridge
Council approves legislation detailing County’s contribution to replacement span, adopts agreements with city of Seattle and Port of Seattle

Phillips applauds FAA decision not to lower planes over Magnolia, Queen Anne, and Ballard
Phillips worked to ensure community voices were heard