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Yesterday, I convened a meeting of the King County Transportation District Board of Supervisors to discuss a sales tax proposal that would generate $100 million annually for funding roughly 1,500 miles of roads and 188 bridges in unincorporated King County, connecting cities and communities and providing access to trails and natural areas. After a lively debate, we decided to postpone a vote until the proposal could be further refined.
One of the key points that still needs to be decided upon is whether a portion of the new revenue would go directly to the 39 cities and towns in King County. My colleagues and I will take the time to propose a new option that would meet the interests of both unincorporated and incorporated areas.
Yesterday’s rigorous dialogue shows how important it is to have these difficult decisions to strengthen our decision-making on critical transportation priorities, while recognizing that without additional investments in the next biennium, the Roads Division will not be able to meet the needs of this extensive system. I look forward to further meaningful conversations with my colleagues and our wide range of partners to craft a measured plan that balances varied interests and meets our region’s diverse transportation needs.
Photo: Green Kirkland Partnership
April is Earth Month, and you’re invited to help care for local forests and natural areas with the Green Kirkland Partnership. Spring activities include weeding, mulching, and tending to new plantings. Celebrate the season at a park near you! Tools and training are provided. Upcoming events include:
- Saturday, April 4, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at Everest Park
- Saturday, April 4, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at Rose Hill Meadows Park
- Sunday, April 5, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at North Rose Hill Woodlands Park
- Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at Juanita Bay Park (East)
- Sunday, April 19, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at South Norway Hill Park
- Sunday, April 19, 1:00-3:00 PM Kingsgate Park
- Wednesday, April 22, 4:00-6:00 PM at Highlands Open Space #1
- Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Juanita Bay Park (main lot)
- Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at Rose Hill Meadows Park
- Sunday, April 26, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at Everest Park
- Sunday, April 26, 1:00-3:30 PM at South Norway Hill Park
 Photo: Hopelink
Throughout April, Hopelink will host classes in honor of National Financial Capability Month, an opportunity to support and empower people with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to confidently manage their money, build stability, and work toward a secure financial future.
Classes will focus on practical topics like money mindset, money management, financial education for parents, improving and protecting your credit, avoiding fraud, and spreading awareness of financial well-being.
Following last week’s historic opening of the Cross Lake light rail connection, the Sound Transit Board and staff are back at work to fix the estimated $34.5 billion funding gap to complete the remainder of Sound Transit 3.
To help the Board and staff with the difficult choices ahead, the agency wants to hear from you about what is most important to you as Sound Transit continues to work towards a fully-connected regional transit system.
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