Council Passes Motion Declaring Public Employee Appreciation Day in King County On Monday, March 28, 2011, the King County Council unanimously adopted a motion making the fourth Monday of every March “Public Employee Appreciation Day” in Martin Luther King, Jr. County. Immediately following the vote, the Council presented Dustin Frederick, Co-chair of the King County Labor Coalition, and David Freiboth, Executive Secretary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. County Labor Council, the proclamation declaring the 2011 day. As the primary sponsor of this motion, I wanted to show King County’s appreciation for the work our 13,000 public employees carry out every day of the year and recognition of the sacrifices our employees make to ensure services continue to be delivered in this economic crisis. I will continue to stand with public employees and their unions to ensure they receive the respect they deserve as the County’s most important asset. The best way to show that respect is to stand in support of their collective bargaining rights and the right to organize, as well as ensuring that our employees have a fair, living wage and good benefits.
I would also encourage you to show your support of public employees on April 4, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., at a community rally sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. County Labor Council and other labor organizations at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 2200 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, in Seattle. In light of what is beginning to happen to the bargaining rights of public employees in other states, it is important to stand in support of our own dedicated workers. Our county’s namesake, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4th of 1968 advocating for the rights of African American sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee. I hope you will join me on this day and “A Call to Action and Standing up for Working Families!” Read the motion and the proclamation declaring the fourth Monday of every March “Public Employee Appreciation Day” in Martin Luther King, Jr. County. King County Council Adopts Operational Strategic Plan On March 14, 2011, the Council unanimously adopted the King County Council Operational Strategic Plan, 2011-2015 (“Strategic Plan”). Building upon the King County Strategic Plan adopted last year, the Strategic Plan outlines the priorities that will guide the Council for the next five years. The plan defines the role of the Council in the countywide strategic plan with the vision of the Council working to ensure that all voices are equitably represented in King County. Under the theme of “One County,” regardless of whether we live in a city, an urban unincorporated neighborhood, or rural areas, the Council’s top goals and objectives are:
The Strategic Plan calls for the development of performance measures by June 2011 and the electronic reporting of those measurements to begin in the third quarter of 2011. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments on the Strategic Plan as well as the performance measures once they are developed. For more information or to read the entire Strategic Plan, please visit http://mkcclegisearch.kingcounty.gov and type in “2011-0108” Next Round of Countywide Community Forums on Equity and Economic Opportunity in King County
In both the countywide and Council Strategic Plans, we have emphasized the principle of equity and justice. We are interested in your thoughts of what this means to you and your community. What do you think are King County’s role and responsibilities as it relates to equity and economic opportunity in this region? To register and sign up to host or attend a forum, go to www.communityforums.org. Skyway/West Hill Community to Receive $10,000 Through Impact Capital from King County The King County Council will be voting on ordinances allocating $95,221 to ten economic development programs designed for job stimulation. One of the recipients will be Impact Capital in Skyway. These funds will be used for completion of one or more community development projects that were identified in the Skyway Solutions Plan. Skyway Solutions, a committed group of community members from the Skyway/West Hill area, are working to improve the quality of life in their neighborhood. To find out more about the innovative efforts Skyway Solutions is undertaking to revitalize their community, visit their website at http://www.skywaysolutions.org. What's Happening in District 2
The Northwest African American Museum is sponsoring a second FREE Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2300 South Massachusetts Street. Attendees will be offered free admission to the museum; free blood pressure screenings; free mammograms, breast exams and pap test (by appointment); and there will be free children’s activities throughout the day. For more information, visit www.naamnw.org or call (206) 518-6000 ext. 13. Trolley Bus Replacement: The public is invited to hear the initial findings of a study on the replacement of King County Metro trolley buses. It will take place Tuesday, April 19, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1217 6th Avenue in Seattle. Ending Illiteracy & Empowering Women in Cuba: U.S. Premiere of the film, “ Maestra (Teacher).” Sponsored by University of Washington’s Women’s Center on Tuesday, April 5, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., at the Ethnic Cultural Theater. Also showing at the downtown Seattle Public Library on Tuesday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. Bridge 2 Beach Makeover: Join friends and neighbors in the Rainier Valley on May Day, which will be Sunday, May 1, 2011, at the Bridge 2 Beach Makeover 2011. I participated last year, and it was very enjoyable to meet my constituents in Rainier Valley, roll up my sleeves, and participate in this beautification project in this growing and delightfully diverse part of my district. Deadline for registration is April 25, 2011. For more information on this event and for registration information, visit Bridge 2 Beach Makeover 2011.  |
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