Council Roundup: top volunteers honored Posted: Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Also, impact fee increases approved and Lake Heights and Newport Hills to get identity treatments
Jim McWha, a volunteer handyman, helps staff maintain Kelsey Creek Park, working homage to Bellevue's farming heritage, complete with sheep, horses and a big white barn. For building special gates and pens and other extraordinary contributions, McWha has been named Bellevue's first Volunteer of the Year.
The City Council Monday also honored Joan Mehline as Community Volunteer of the Year and Rick Teegarden as Youth Volunteer of the Year.
Sound Transit is planning a light rail line for the Eastside. Bellevue's government is working to ensure it serves the needs of residents and businesses.