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After experiencing last week’s heat wave that experts are now attributing to climate change, I’m more convinced than ever we need to continue to build a climate friendly transit system as soon as possible. Sound Transit’s light rail and bus rapid transit system form the cornerstone of this work.
Unfortunately, due to the shock of COVID-19 economic impacts and unexpected cost issues, that vision is under threat. While Sound Transit EastLink (opening in 2023) and the Downtown Redmond Link Extension (opening in 2024) are proceeding on schedule, I-405 and SR 522 bus rapid transit are at risk for delay.
As your Sound Transit Boardmember, I’m working hard to develop a plan to maintain our commitment to building the transit service that voters approved in 2008 for Sound Transit 2 and in 2016 for Sound Transit 3 as soon as possible.
Read the latest on my work from The Urbanist >>>
Wildfire Season (and smoke season) is here
Following a historic heat wave and with no rain in sight, on Tuesday, Governor Inslee declared a statewide state of emergency relating to the growing risk of wildfires, including a statewide prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning through September 30.
While it’s impossible to predict whether King County will experience the incredible wildfire smoke of last year and 2017, it’s time for us to prepare. Public Health – Seattle & King County has prepared suggestions for how to get ready and resources to stay informed about air quality and smoke forecasts.
Get wildfire smoke ready today >>>
Public invited to participate in selection of law enforcement oversight director in upcoming meetings
The King County Council is hosting two virtual community meetings next week to give members of the public the opportunity to ask questions and hear from the two finalist candidates for the Director of the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO): Tamer Abouzeid is an attorney, mediator, community organizer and policy professional; and Eddie Aubrey is a civilian police oversight manager and a former police auditor, judge, and prosecutor.
The meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 13 and noon to 2 p.m. on July 14. You can join the meetings with the links below:
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Sincerely,
 Claudia Balducci
King County Council
Council Chair
District 6
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