Council approves legislation providing improved Metro service to Bellevue College
Student concerns reflected in Hague amendment adopted by Council

Metro service changes reflect arrival of RapidRide in east King County
Council adopts fall service package that reshapes Eastside transit, increases service in West Seattle-Alaskan Way Viaduct corridor

Council sets fees for County vehicle plug-in stations
Five dollar maximum for charging electric and hybrid cars

Council approves plan to protect vital salmon habitat
No cost for the County in agreement for parcel in Issaquah Creek Basin

New Korean Consul General, Young Song Introduced to Regional Policy Committee

Council accepts plan on reentry of offenders into community
Plan step in accessing federal funding to assist transition from jail

County Council proclaims May “Mental Health Month” in King County
Removing the stigma, recognizing the growing number of treatment options available in the community

Reducing eWaste: County Council approves legislation on disposal, recycling of electronic equipment
Focus on “Responsible Recycling” of old equipment

Report presents effectiveness of mental illness and drug treatment programs
Annual report shows reduction of jail, psychiatric stays for clients using programs funded by sales tax

“Piñata breaking” event: Celebrating the start of construction of the new South Park Bridge
Event launches project slated to be completed by 2013

County Council Committee pilots project to save paper and promote transparency
Using existing technology in a new way

Council approves economic investment
Proceeds from obsolete program to provide seed money for community economic development

Council sends renewal of Veterans and Human Services Levy to the voters
Proposal sent to August primary ballot