Dear Neighbor:

Happy New Year!

It is hard to believe that winter has arrived with such force. If your property or business suffered losses due to the recent inclement weather, you may be eligible for assistance in getting your property back in order. Until January 16, 2009, you may file a damage report with the Office of King County Emergency Management, to learn more call 800-523-5044. You may also report damages online at http://your.kingcounty.gov/prepare/damage/. Disposal fees will be waived for all County residents who are part of the King County Solid Waste System. For more information about disposal of flood debris, call King County Solid Waste, (206) 296-4466.

As the county continues to deal with the recent storms I hope that you found some time to enjoy the holidays with friends and family. During these winter months please remember to spend time with loved ones by enjoying some of South King County’s community arts and cultural events. Our community has an array of rich and diverse programs that are sure to entertain everyone in the family.

One of the major accomplishments this fall was the closing of a $93 million shortfall in the King County budget. While we made significant cuts, I focused my priorities on preserving public safety and our quality of life.

In this e-Newsletter you will find some updates on what I have been working on throughout the fall, as well as some exciting community and cultural events that South King County has to offer.

Throughout my years in public office, my top priority has always been to be responsive to the needs and concerns of the constituents that I serve. As always, I encourage you to contact my office at (206) 296-1007 or email pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov with any questions, comments or concerns.

With Best Wishes,

Pete von Reichbauer
King County Councilmember

Quality of life and public safety prioritized for South King County in 2009 Budget

On Monday November 24, the King County Council adopted the 2009 county budget. In mid-October, the King County Executive proposed a budget that would cut certain services and programs to South King County. In keeping with the council’s priority to preserve public safety and quality of life, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer advocated for the restoration of many of these programs in the budget. Read More...

Community turns out to save the King County Fair

On Wednesday, October 22, 2008 before a packed audience at the field house in Enumclaw Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer voiced his desire to save the 145 year old fair. “Our fair weathered the Civil War, two world wars and a Great Depression, let’s work to help it survive this challenge.” Said von Reichbauer. Read More...

North Green River Park transfer key to Auburn park expansion plans

A five-acre portion of a King County park may become a gateway to Auburn’s historic Mary Olson farm with today’s transfer by the Metropolitan King County Council of a parcel from the North Green River Park to the city of Auburn.

The portion of North Green River Park being transferred is located along the Green River and adjacent to Auburn’s Mary Olson Farm along Green River Road south of SE 277th. The Mary Olson Farm is the most intact 1880s family farm in King County and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more...

Partners come together to give the gift of sight

As they have since 2001, Dr. John Jarstad of the Evergreen Eye Center in Federal Way and Auburn, the Federal Way Kiwanis, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer and King County Metro have once again partnered in helping bring sight to those who cannot afford eyeglasses in developing countries around the globe. Read more...

“Senior City” breaks ground in Federal Way

Only a few steps from the Federal Way Transit Center will soon stand the mixed use senior housing project spearheaded by the Korean Women’s Association (KWA) known as “Senior City.” September 25 marked the groundbreaking ceremony for “Senior City” and community leaders from across the region came to celebrate this historic project. Read more...

Community Events

Auburn Symphony
Federal Way Symphony
Auburn Regional Theater
South King County Cultural Coalition

Special Election February 3rd

On February 3rd, King County will vote to elect a non-partisan Elections Director for the County as called for by the charter amendment approved by voters in November. As the Elections Director, this person will be responsible for managing the rolls of registered voters in King county, overseeing up to six elections per year, verifying petitions and elections, and overseeing all elections staff.

Watch the Video Voters' Guide for the February 3rd Special Election.

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