September 19th Community Update
King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 09/19/2024 05:00 PM PDT
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News from and about King County… from health updates to community news affecting our daily lives. Dear Friends: Today’s update includes news about the “Good Eggs” Breakfast with Seattle Sports Commission CEO Beth Knox, the Yo Soy Unico School in Federal Way, the Free Veteran Civil Legal Clinic, the Government Accountability and Oversight Meeting at the Museum of Flight, our Meet & Shred Event, transit updates, local events, and more.
Washington Trivia According to FIFA, around 5 billion people around the globe watched the 2022 Soccer World Cup. At this month’s “Good Eggs” breakfast, Seattle Sports Commission CEO Beth Knox explained how the 2026 World Cup will put a global spotlight on our region, not to mention over 650,000 visitors, to a group of local mayors and other leaders. Sports bring people together, and no event brings more people together than the World Cup. Thank you, Beth, for speaking to our group about the economic and social benefits of amateur and professional sports! Feliz dia de la Independencia, Mexico. While Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory at the battle of Puebla in 1862, September 16 is the official Independence Day. And what better place to celebrate this day than with teachers at Yo Soy Unico, a youth center where students learn important working and life skills. With Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, Yo Soy Unico Center Director Maria Luisa Aguilera, Administrator Gabriela Martinez, and students
King County Partners with UW to Open Free Veteran Civil Legal Clinic The Veterans Clinic is funded by the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, VSHSL. The VSHSL was renewed by King County voters for the fourth time in August 2023, by the highest approval rating in its history. Read more here. For more information about the King County Veterans Program, click here. Last week, the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee (GAO) had the opportunity to tour and hold its meeting at the Museum of Flight. Present were the GAO committee members and our King County Council colleagues, Councilmembers Teresa Mosqueda, Jorge Barón and Girmay Zahilay. The meeting agenda included an update about King County International Airport’s (KCIA) projects, a briefing from a panel of stakeholders, and the confirmation of the appointment of two King County residents to the KCIA roundtable.
With GAO Committee Members Councilmembers Claudia Balducci and Reagan Dunn, King County Councilmembers Teresa Mosqueda, Jorge Barón and Girmay Zahilay, KCIA Director John Parrott and Deputy Director David Decoteau, Museum of Flight President and CEO Matt Hayes, KCIA Roundtable Chair Erik Utter and members Brian Algiers (Labor Representative Appointee), Mark McIntyre (Friends of Boeing), and Cindy Hales (Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association President) Alumni Corner While our work is based on policies and programs, it is the people we work with who make the difference. Previously featured alumni included: Chris Cho, Tom Pierson, Bailey Stenson Gordon, Agnes Wooters, Jim Ferrell, Jackie Schneider, Megan Rage, Thomas Efrem, Jenny Faubion, Sue Park, Dani Cortez, Joey Schneider, Caroline Vadino, Brooks Meadowcroft, Nathan Angle, Max Hayes, Samantha Mills, Satchel Kolde, Tyler Pichette, and Greg Stock. Today, Will works in the investment management industry and his long-term goal is to be a senior leader in the space. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling to watch his two daughters play soccer, dance, and ski. Thank you, Will, and for your service! Meet & Shred Our “Meet and Shred” event is one of the favorite programs I started because it brings people together and helps stop identity theft. Many showed up before our start time of 8 AM and continued until 11 AM, not just to watch their papers be shredded on camera but also to ask questions about government. Thanks to Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell for stopping by and joining me in helping AND listening to residents, as well as to the over 150 drivers who dropped in and dropped off and gave me good insight into their concerns.
With Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, Sue Celski (the mother of US Olympics Champion JR Celski), and residents Federal Way Downtown Station TOD Community Engagement Report Last month, Sound Transit’s Community Engagement Report for the Federal Way Downtown Station Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) was released. The report summarizes the community engagement process of collecting public input on priorities for the Federal Way Downtown Station TOD sites between fall 2023 and summer 2024, as well as key findings and future steps.
Click here to view the complete report.
Take Transit to All Your Sporting Events in Seattle Metro and Link light rail serves riders heading to T-Mobile Park, Husky Stadium, and Lumen Field.
The Huskies will have a game at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, at the Husky Stadium. Click here for transit information.
The Seattle Seahawks have a game at 1:05 PM on Sunday, September 22, at the Lumen Field. Click here for transit information.
The Seattle Mariners have a few more remaining games through September at the T-Mobile Park. Click here for transit information.
Click here for the Seattle Mariners Schedule.
Click here for the Seattle Seahawks Schedule.
Non-Profit Corner Join this year’s Taste of Federal Way on Saturday, September 28 at Commons Mall Back Parking Lot for delicious food and drinks, scrumptious desserts, live entertainment, and raffle prizes. Your $25 ticket gets you a taste from all 9 Federal Way restaurants that are teaming up with non-profits. Tickets are available at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturdays (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) or at participating non-profits.
Mission Africa In my youth, I was fortunate to travel from Ethiopia to South Africa and learn from the people I met along the way in the 1970s. Today, I am STILL learning from local leaders like Ndudi Chuku (Nigeria) of Mission Africa, not to mention Lucy Gitau (Kenya), Anthony Chibueze (Nigeria), Jean Paul Yafali (Congo), and Pedro Nzola (Angola), who all work to improve the lives of the MANY new immigrants who have made South King County their home. From computer literacy classes to professional development seminars, Ndudi helps people learn important skills and succeed! Please consider supporting Mission Africa by attending their fundraiser on October 12, and learning more here: https://missionafrica.us/fundraiser.
MSC Helps Luncheon Be inspired to create help, hope, and change in our community at the 11th Annual MSC Helps Luncheon on October 17, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center. Click here for more information.
National Preparedness Month
Local Services Contact Information
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With best wishes, West attended Walla Walla High School until his sophomore years and later enrolled in Lakeside School in Seattle after he moved to Seattle with his mother following his parents’ divorce. He attended Whitman College, earning a bachelor’s degree in literature and a minor in psychology. During the Korean War, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served as an announcer on American Forces Network television. After his discharge, he moved to Hawaii to pursue a career in television, where he started as a sidekick on The Kini Popo Show, and later took over as its host. In 1959, he moved to Hollywood with his wife and two children and began using the stage name Adam West. He was cast as Bruce Wayne/Batman after producer William Dozier saw him perform as the James Bond-like spy Captain Q in a Nestlé Quik commercial. He was also considered for the role of James Bond for the film Diamonds Are Forever. West appeared in several theatrical films and TV series, made personal appearances as Batman in different shows and even in a public-service announcement, and did voice-over work on animated series, often portraying himself on The Simpsons, Futurama, Rugrats, Histeria, Kim Possible, Johnny Bravo and Family Guy, and more. He received the 2,468th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. In 2017, he died in Los Angeles from leukemia at the age of 88. Photo Source: WA Secretary of State To unsubscribe or update your preferences, click here. |
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On September 6, King County and the University of Washington School of Law announced a new free civil legal services clinic. Starting in early 2025, law students will work with the Veterans Clinic to provide free legal advice, representation, and services to veterans seeking benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other legal assistance.
This week’s featured District 7 alum is Will Craig. Will worked in my office as a summer intern in 2002, before starting his freshman year at Harvard College. When asked what he learned from his time in my office, he shared:
As King County celebrates September as National Preparedness Month, below are some information and tips on preparing for emergencies. 
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