Council unanimous in supporting "Safer Neighborhoods"

Tom and Florence Pruitt had to endure 13 months of drug deals and other illegal activity across the street from their home. The rental unit across from them became an open air meth market, and it took almost 40 calls to the King County Sheriff's Office to end their ordeal. No one should have to live in fear--and that was the idea behind my "Safer Neighborhoods Ordinance." The Pruitts were in Council chambers when we unanimously adopted the ordinance  Learn more...  

"Meth-lab evictions, a useful legal tool"--Seattle Times Editorial

Examining potentially harmful biofuel impacts

We need to determine if, in fact, our biofuel policies are worsening climate change and leading to higher food prices around the world. I sponsored the legislation directing King County to conduct a  full “life-cycle analysis” of the canola-based biodiesel fuel blend that is currently being used extensively by the King County Metro bus fleet. Learn More...

Partnering to protect communities

The Black Diamond Police K9 unit was in danger of having to shut down because of the city's budget crisis, but by working with Wal-Mart I was able to secure funding to ensure that  "Sabre" will continue tracking down illegal drug activity. Learn More... 

Expanding bus service to Southeast King County

Southeast King County is the fastest growing area in our region, and the transit service that we're desperate for is finally coming. Learn More...

Read My Seattle Times OpEd:  "Misguided land-use regulations push middle class out of King County"