2024 - News about Councilmember Claudia Balducci

December 10, 2024
Balducci issues statement on tax vote for Harborview Medical Center
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci, a member of the King County leadership group that led to the creation of the Harborview funding proposal, released a statement following Tuesday's vote on funding for Harborview Medical Center.

October 8, 2024
Balducci announces $1.5 million to improve salmon habitat, reduce flood risk in Bellevue
"This $1.5 million investment will help the City of Bellevue combine three current pipes into one fish-passable culvert, improving drainage and reducing flooding. I am excited to be a partner with the city in this project and look forward to benefits to this part of King County and to the day when we will again see fish in swimming in Kelsey Creek."

October 1, 2024
Balducci leads Council in urging #WeekWithoutDriving with proclamation
“Nondrivers make up over 30% of the population in King County and yet most of our current transportation system is built only for people who drive. The Week Without Driving Challenge offers important insights for how our transportation system works — and often doesn’t work — for many young people, seniors, people with disabilities and those who cannot afford a car. Even as someone who typically gets around by bike and transit, I learn something new during this challenge every year. I encourage everyone to step up to the challenge to get a better understanding of how critical it is to invest in transportation options that connect nondrivers to opportunity across King County.”

August 27, 2024
Balducci issues statement on youth detention center motion passage
“I join my colleagues in making a clear statement of our Council’s intent to maintain operations of the youth detention facility for those in need of detention while also restating our commitments to improve the legal system and conditions for young people in detention..."

January 9, 2024
Balducci to chair two key committees in 2024
“2024 brings a fresh opportunity to tackle the biggest challenges our region faces and to live up to our values as the county named for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I am honored to serve as Chair of the Committee of the Whole, where we will take up many of these challenges, and committed to working with my colleagues and the community to craft solutions that will serve all King County residents.”