Summary

At the Councilmember's October Good Eggs Breakfast, Mayor Durkan discussed regional collaboration.

Story

Left to right: Pacific Mayor Leanne Guier, Seattle Major Jenny Durkan, Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tammy Campbell, Algona Mayor Dave Hill, former Federal Way Mayor Mike Park, Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell.  

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan joined King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer’s November “Good Eggs” breakfast at Twin Lakes Golf Club in Federal Way.

Mayor Durkan discussed the ongoing growth that that our region faces, along with the importance of collaboration and community building as jurisdictions work together to address our shared challenges. 

The Mayor also discussed her office’s work to address homelessness, which has been the number one issue she has faced in her two years in office. The Mayor pledged to continue working together as a region because there are regional issues such as traffic and homelessness can only be solved through collaborative effort. She also discussed some of her initiatives such as low acuity/non-emergency 911 calls, an emphasis on expanding “enhanced shelters” which provide 24-hour wrap-around services, and the need to increase the affordable housing supply in the City of Seattle.