Kathy Lambert to continue as Chair of County Council Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee
Completion on 2014 Council reorganization includes appointments to Budget and Transportation committees

Community to have stronger voice in implementation of low-income bus pass
Council approves creation of low-income transit fare task force

County Council unanimously supports funding mechanism for cultural programs
Adopts motion calling on state Legislature to allow creation of cultural access funds

County Council approves transit fare increase, creation of low-income fare program
Trying to maintain service while exploring option to help prevent low-income riders from being left behind

King County Council passes von Reichbauer’s Legislation adding Pacific Raceways to State Investment List

County Council approves agreement with Ravensdale Park Foundation
30-year agreement sets up paves way for construction of ballfields

Council adopts plan to place human trafficking information in key locations across King County
Working to ensure that those being exploited know where they can turn for help

County Council adopts Socially Responsible Banking Law
Unanimous support for requiring institutions to serve their communities as a minimum requirement for doing business with the County

Transportation District to hear public testimony on proposed ballot measure
Members may take action on proposal at first meeting of the district board

Motion urging State Legislative action on human trafficking unanimously passes County Council

Dunn: Use “Every means available” to end human trafficking

Agreement between King County and the Ravensdale Park Foundation sent to County Council for final action
Committee sends to Council with “Do Pass” recommendation

Dunn introduces motion to place human trafficking information in key locations across King County
Working to ensure that those being exploited know where they can turn for help

County Council prepared to partner with Executive on confronting inequities, climate change
Council receives State of the County Address from Executive Constantine

Council approves formation of Transportation Benefit District
Agency would administer funds generated to maintain transit service, support transportation infrastructure

King County Council starts work on “Living Wage” policy
Councilmember Dembowski sponsors legislation calling for establishment of a living wage policy for King County employees and County contractors

King County Council recognizes Dr. Donald Davidson on his retirement from the Bellevue City Council

REMINDER: Council to take public testimony on potential ballot measure to fund transit and roads
Opportunity to discuss creation of Transportation Benefit District