2008 News Archive

Board of Health calls on Legislature for stable, long-term financing for public health
Next step: recommendations on specific sources for local option funding

Council adopts public safety, health and quality of life as top priorities for 2009 budget deliberations
First focus to be on reducing or eliminating non-essential programs

Phillips: County to lead development of green collar jobs
Combating global warming opportunity to improve lives

King County Sheriff’s Air Support Unit debuts new helicopter
Last Thursday (July 31) the King County Sheriff's Office, along with Pierce County S.O. and Snohomish County S.O., introduced the new “Guardian One” helicopter, a tri-county asset to fight crime, search for missing persons, and serve as an invaluable, life-saving platform during a natural disaster or terrorist incident.

Public safety, health and quality of life proposed as top priorities for Council’s 2009 budget deliberations
Executive directed to examine specific budget areas for efficiencies

One more proposed King County Charter amendment placed on November ballot
Measure would raise signature threshold for citizen initiatives to amend the charter, and is accompanied by companion legislation to extend time for signature gathering

No increase in Vashon passenger-only ferry fares
District maintains rates previously established by state Ferry Division

East King County won’t get Regional Voting Center
When King County switches to all-vote-by-mail elections next year, East King County will not host a site for accessible voting machines for those with disabilities to vote in person.

Greater cooperation, safer neighborhoods: Council adopts Dunn Drug House Legislation
Sheriff may now notify landlords of criminal activity on their properties