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2021

14
DEC

City Hall Park land swap agreement approved by Council, awaits Seattle Council approval
The King County Council on Tuesday approved legislation to turn over City Hall Park to the County in exchange for several County-owned properties within Seattle.

10
DEC

Council approves unique public-private partnership to construct key Eastrail/520 Trail Corridor connector in Bellevue
Today the King County Council authorized an agreement between King County and the nonprofit community-based organization Eastrail Partners for the funding, design, and construction of a 400-footlong trail connection between the 520 Trail Corridor and Eastrail in Bellevue.

7
DEC

Cancelled Homeless Population Count Spurs Dunn to Ask for Reconsideration
King County Council Vice Chairman Reagan Dunn issued a letter calling on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) to re-instate the 2022 Point in Time Count.

7
DEC

Massive Health Through Housing Measure Approved by King County Council
The King County Council has passed an implementation plan for King County’s Health through Housing program, which aims to house up to 1,600 people experiencing chronic homelessness.

7
DEC

Groundbreaking Metro Transit Updates Passed by King County Council
The King County Council has passed a groundbreaking series of key policy changes that will influence the next 10 years of public transit investments across King County.

7
DEC

Groundbreaking Metro Transit Updates Passed by King County Council
The King County Council has passed a groundbreaking series of key policy changes that will influence the next 10 years of public transit investments across King County.

23
NOV

Council chooses Chris Villasenor to fill Newcastle City Council vacancy
The King County Council on Monday appointed Chris Villasenor to fill a vacant seat on the Newcastle City Council by a unanimous vote.

16
NOV

Councilmembers award nine community members with Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service
The King County Council on Tuesday completed its sixth year of awarding the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service to members of the community who responded to Dr. King's question: "What are you doing for others?"

16
NOV

Human Trafficking Prevention Effort Passed by King County Council
Legislation reaffirming King County Council’s commitment to combatting human trafficking passed unanimously Tuesday.

9
NOV

King County Council approves review of home occupation regulations in light of the rise of remote work
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn’s motion asking for a review and update of home occupation regulations in King County was approved Tuesday by a unanimous vote of the King County Council.

9
NOV

King County Council approves review of home occupation regulations in light of the rise of remote work
Today King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn’s motion asking for a review and update of home occupation regulations in King County was approved by a unanimous vote of the King County Council.

19
OCT

Council approves legislation to turn City Hall Park over to County
The King County Council on Tuesday approved legislation that would seek options for King County to acquire City Hall Park from the City of Seattle and explore future plans and uses of the park, which is adjacent to the King County Courthouse, the seat of county government.

16
SEP

Kohl-Welles, Dunn bring legislation to spotlight human trafficking in King County, statewide
King County Councilmembers Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Reagan Dunn on Thursday introduced legislation re-affirming the Council’s commitment to education about and the combatting of human trafficking.

14
SEP

Dunn, Kohl-Welles lead King County Council in recognition of National Recovery Month
King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn and Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles were joined by their fellow councilmembers Tuesday in recognizing September as Behavioral Health Recovery Month in King County.

27
JUL

Council approves more than $389 million for courts backlog, community supports, rental assistance, and more in latest round of emergency COVID funding
The King County Council on Tuesday approved its latest round of emergency COVID-19 funding, a supplemental budget totaling more than $389 million.

27
JUL

New Law Enforcement Oversight Director Appointed for King County
The King County Council has appointed Tamer Abouzeid, an attorney, mediator, community organizer and policy professional, to serve as the new director of the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight.

13
JUL

Council approves requirement for electric vehicle charging in new development
The King County Council on Tuesday approved legislation adding requirements for much of new development in unincorporated King County to include charging stations and dedicated parking for electric vehicles. The legislation pushes toward one of the key goals of the Council’s Strategic Climate Action Plan.

29
JUN

Kohl-Welles to transfer ‘retired’ vans to organizations serving District Four
King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles has designated four local organizations that will receive retired Metro Transit Vanpool vans to provide transportation assistance to people with disabilities, low-income individuals, seniors, and young people.

29
JUN

‘Just cause,’ other transformative tenant protections approved by Council
The King County Council on Tuesday approved a transformative tenant protections package headlined by capped move-in fees and new ‘just cause’ eviction criteria.

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