Metropolitan King County Council
516 Third Ave., Rm. 1200
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-296-1000
Toll Free: 800-325-6165
TTY/TDD: 206-296-1024
Fax: 206-296-0198

council@kingcounty.gov
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King County Council News

Oct. 6
Council releases dedicated funds to break the cycle of mental illness and chemical dependency
$50 million to protect the public, save lives, and keep people out of jails and emergency rooms through intervention and treatment   Learn more...
Oct. 6
More flexibility for farmers and incentives for urban density adopted in update of County land use policies
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Oct. 6
Overlooked groups now part of Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Action Plan
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Oct. 6
Dunn and Sims propose waiving the landfill fees for victims of illegal dumping
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Oct. 5
Councilmembers call for King County to get out of the business of operating animal shelters
Partnership with community agency is one option proposed by interbranch panel  Learn more...
Sept. 30
Twelve things King County can do now to cut expenses and narrow budget shortfall
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Sept. 29
Council approves agreements to increase bus service during Viaduct construction
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Sept. 29
East King County playfield gets financial boost for expansion project
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Sept. 29
County Council calls on Metro for complete budget information on transit funding gap
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Sept. 29
Issaquah-Hobart Road study gets go-ahead
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Sept. 22
Councilmembers draw attention to domestic violence prevention
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Sept. 22
A “light” to drive away the darkness: County Council recognizes Purple Light Nights against domestic violence
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Sept. 12
Six public hearings set for 2009 King County Budget
Council puts priorities on public safety, health and quality of life  Learn more...