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	Nov. 17, 2004 Statement regarding referendum filing The Critical Areas Ordinance had more than two and half years of public outreach, following which the Executive made changes that reflect that input, prior to transmittal. The King County Council then had seven additional months of review and public testimony, before adopting these environmental protections. State statute and King County charter says that the legislative body (King County Council) has the authority to make planning decisions under the state Growth Management Act. The King County Council adopted the Critical Areas Ordinance based on this authority, recognizing that land use decisions like these have an impact on and affect the entire King County region. These measures protect the water we drink, preserve our rural area’s farms and forests and prevent flooding and erosion. We have worked with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and do not believe these planning decisions can be overturned by referendum. Updated: Nov. 17, 2004 Executive's home Executive's news Executive's site map | E-mail the Executive King County | Executive | News | Services | Comments | Search Links to external sites do not constitute endorsements by King County. By visiting this and other King County web pages, you expressly agree to be bound by terms and conditions of the site. The details.