 Damage from the flooding to Baring Bridge
This Wednesday, I held a meeting of the King County Transportation District, which I chair, to look at options to address major underfunding of the King County Roads Division and future needs of Metro Transit.
Given the dire state of our roads fund and the needs of our transit system to make the most of connections to expanding regional light rail, now is the time to move forward with the most-needed funding and to make a plan for the future. It’s especially timely given the recent December storms that caused at least $10 million in damage to our bridges and roads, in addition to the potential state cuts to Metro Transit funding that are being proposed right now in the Washington State Legislature.
At the meeting, hosted at the City of Issaquah, we had the opportunity to hear from the King County Roads Division and Metro about current and future needs and the public about their interests and concerns. It is important to surface these issues and to hear from the public now before we vote whether to activate King County Transportation District funding for the first time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly with your input on this important upcoming decision by sending your thoughts to TransportationDistrict@kingcounty.gov.
With overnight temperatures below 35 degrees for three days or more in the forecast, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is activating Tier 2 cold weather severe weather protocols beginning Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1. This means there will be additional overnight shelters available for people who need a place to stay warm and safe.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, you can call the Severe Weather Shelter Navigation Hotline at (206) 245-1026, available 7:00 AM-10:30 PM daily during severe weather activations. Anyone can use this hotline during severe weather activations for information on shelters and navigating to shelter locations. Families with children can call to be connected with a shelter and a ride to that location, as available.
In addition, all King County Library System (KLCS) libraries are free and open to all members of the public during their open hours and can be used as day shelter. Detailed information about each library location can be found on the KCLS website.
The Citizens’ Election Oversight Committee (CEOC) helps maintain public confidence in elections by making recommendations to the King County Council to improve the performance of the Department of Elections and ensure accountability and transparency in our elections.
The CEOC currently has openings for a representative from the Korean-speaking community and a representative sponsored by either a junior taxing district or a city with a population of under twenty thousand.
Applications are due by Tuesday, April 7.
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