School Year Starting Up
I’m sure I’m
not alone in thinking this summer flew by. This week, our kids are going to be
heading back to school. I’d like to thank the teachers, administrators and
other school staff for all of the work they do to educate our young people.
More information
on the school calendars can be found here:
Kent
School District
Renton
School District
Highline School District
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King County Metro
It’s been a
big month for King County Metro. They were named the best large transit system
in the nation by the American Public Transportation Association. I’m incredibly
proud of the work of all our Metro employees – they have continued to look for
ways to connect our growing region.
Last week,
the Council unanimously approved
legislation making Metro an independent County department. The
change will give organizational flexibility to the new Department, and allow
for even greater capacity. Riders will see no changes in service.
Openings on Boards and Commissions
King County is
currently recruiting for a number of boards and commissions. Examples include
the Priority Hire Advisory Committee and the WaterWorks Grant Ranking
Committee. If you are interested in getting involved in the civic process,
these boards need representation from South King County.
Visit this
Boards and Commissions website
to learn more about the application process. If you plan to apply or have any
questions, please let my staff know at elka.petersonhorner@kingcounty.gov.
The King
Conservation District is our local natural resources agency. If
you are a King County resident, and interested in serving on the King
Conservation District’s Advisory Committee, you can click here
to learn more about KCD. We need the voices of both rural and urban residents.
More information on the current roster, and the application here.
Arts & Culture Listening Sessions
In July, 4Culture
hosted a listening session in Kent to study the cultural health of the region.
They have developed an online survey tool for those unable to join them in
person. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and gives residents of
South King County an opportunity to share their thoughts on arts and culture in
their communities.
Visit the online survey here.
© 2002 Keiko Hara, Verse from Sea #8, Woodblock and stencil on paper. Photo courtesy of the artist/4Culture.
Upcoming Events in District 5
Labor Day is
Monday, September 3rd and most County and City offices will be
closed.
For information on other September events, visit my website for a list of
opportunities to connect with resources and enjoy all that South King County
has to offer.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any comments or
concerns, I always appreciate hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Dave
King County Councilmember
District 5
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