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Metropolitan King County
                Council News
May
                                South King County’s 27th Annual Flag Day Celebration
                                “Join me as we salute the American Flag which remains the most recognized symbol of democracy in the world.” 
                            
                                Dunn nominates Chad Buechler to Regional Human Oversight Services Board
                                Buechler wants to use his diverse background and experiences in order to make King County a great place for everyone to live.
                            
                                Washington Secretary of State recognizes 50 years of Fairwood Greens Homeowners’ Association
                                Fairwood Greens is one of the founding neighborhoods in Fairwood, built near the Fairwood Golf and Country Club, a mainstay organization of the community. 
                            
                                Dan Satterberg discussed with South King County leaders the Prosecuting Attorney’s office new approach to the evolving environment of crime in King County
                                Discussing new approach to the evolving environment of crime in King County
                            
                                County Council recognizes history, heritage of Asian Pacific Islanders
                                May is Asian Pacific Islander Month 
                            
                                County Council recognizes Barbara Langdon for her work in supporting survivors of domestic violence 
                                For over three decades, Barbara Langdon has served as a lifeline and advocate for women and families fleeing abusive relationships. 
                            
                                County Council recognizes effort to provide instruments to students
                                Members proclaim “Music4Life” Month in King County
                            
                                County Council adopts fall transit updates that reflect community input 
                                Adopted September changes support bus riders in vital transit corridor 
                            
                                County Council recognizes Police Week, remembers Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
                                4,000 men and women are in law enforcement in King County serving 39 cities, three Tribal Governments, the University of Washington, and nearly 250,000 residents living in unincorporated communities. Since King County Deputy Wesley Cherry’s death in 1853, 95 county-based officers have made the ultimate sacrifice, with 16 of those officers working in the King County Sheriff’s Office. 
                            
                                County Council fills vacancies in District Court
                                Gibson appointed to Southwest Court, Paglisotti and Hirakawa selected for West District Court
                            
                                County Council to discuss emergency preparedness, county roads and public safety
                                Town Hall to look at the many ways you can “be ready”
                            
                                County Council approves first program from Best Starts for Kids Levy 
                                King County Council approves implementation plan for the Youth and Family Homelessness Prevention Initiative, working to prevent and divert children and their families from becoming homeless.
                            
                                Council Chair McDermott meets with Congressman Denny Heck 
                                They were part of a delegation of County officials advocating for federal action on priority issues, including transportation, affordable housing and homelessness, and mental health and substance abuse policies. 
                            
                                Councilmember Kohl-Welles meets with Senator Patty Murray
                                She was part of a delegation of County officials advocating for federal action on priority issues, including transportation, affordable housing and homelessness, and mental health and substance abuse policies. 
                            
                                Upthegrove delivers ‘retired’ van to assist youth mentoring program in Kent
                                Glover EmpowerMentoring program will use the vehicle to drive youth to mentoring meetings and educational events
                            
                                Upthegrove delivers ‘retired’ van to World Relief
                                World Relief will use the vehicle to drive refugees to job interviews and medical appointments
                            
                                County Council recognizes history and success of University of Washington Crew
                                From The Boys in the Boat to the current national champions
                            
                                Lambert meets with Congressman Derek Kilmer
                                Lambert was part of a delegation of King County officials advocating for federal action on priority issues, including funding for County bridges and roads and policy changes to address the opioid epidemic
                            
                                Council approves new ballot drop off boxes in District 1
                                New election ballot drop boxes approved by the King County Council will make it easier for voters in North King County to cast their ballots in future elections.
                            
                                Council approves new ballot drop off boxes in District 2
                                New election ballot drop boxes approved by the King County Council will make it easier for voters in Council District 2 to cast their ballots in future elections.
                            
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