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October

News

King County Executive
Dow Constantine


October

20
OCT

Executive Kurt Triplett commends King County Council for approval of $34.6 million flood funding request
The King County Council has passed legislation approving $34.6 million in funding for flood preparation activities in the Green River Valley as requested by King County Executive Kurt Triplett in September.

15
OCT

King County and Green River Valley Cities accept emergency funds to temporarily raise levees
Work will begin immediately to protect residents and businesses by raising flood protection levees at vulnerable spots in Auburn, Kent and Tukwila under an agreement signed today by King County Executive Kurt Triplett and the Mayors of Auburn, Kent and Tukwila.

8
OCT

Most King County offices closed October 12 for unpaid furlough
On Monday, October 12, 2009, most King County staff will be on unpaid leave and most county buildings will be closed as the county takes the eighth of 10 furlough days in 2009 to cut operational costs countywide. All department employees, with limited exceptions, such as those in public safety functions, are included in the furlough plan.

King County Executive
Dow Constantine
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