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Metropolitan King County
                Council News
April
                                Ferguson recognizes UW math whiz William Johnson 
                                Council congratulates Kenmore resident, winner of Putnam math competition 
                            
                                Council supports implementation of program focusing on threats against police
                                “RADAR” initiative would develop strategies to track violent offenders
                            
                                Phillips highlights his “Greenprint” for  environmental action 
                                Earth Day serves as reminder of work needed to protect King County’s natural environment
                            
                                International Symposium on Waste Management Information
                                Experts discuss opportunities to reduce environmental impact, increase use of alternative energy source and reclaim resources
                            
                                “21st Century Governance” Council adopts priorities for 2010
                                Motion sets goals for 2010, creates scorecard for public to monitor 
                            
                                County Council, Burien approve final steps for North Highline annexation to city 
                                Drago thanks residents and officials that contributed to successful transition 
                            
                                Fiscal challenges for Criminal Justice agencies will impact public safety system in 2011 County Budget
                                Budget Committee briefed on potential cuts to criminal justice programs due to $60 million budget shortfall  
                            
                                Plug and drive: Council adopts policies for electric vehicle charging station program
                                Up to 200 stations at County facilities will be available for public use 
                            
                                Community grants available for preventing obesity, tobacco use
                                Federal stimulus grant makes funds available to community agencies, schools, and local governments
                            
                                Over 100 attorneys join letter urging Attorney General to reconsider suit
                                Merit and fiscal wisdom of suit questioned by Ferguson, Constantine, Kline, and Pedersen
                            
                                Ferguson assists Shoreline Veterans Center with retired King County van
                                Vehicle will assist agency in aiding veterans in their recovery
                            
                                Dunn supports King County Sheriff’s program to focus on threats against police
                                “RADAR” initiative would develop strategies to track violent offenders
                            
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