Council Acts to Address State Audit Findings

The Council and Executive recently received a report from the Washington State Auditor highlighting 12 areas where the Auditor believes the County can improve its safeguards over construction management and the management of cash and assets. The audit tells us that we can do a better job of ensuring accountability of public tax dollars. 

In response, I introduced legislation with Councilmember Reagan Dunn to strengthen Council oversight of major construction projects. In our proposed legislation, funds for capital construction projects deemed to be of higher risk would be released in phases, and countywide standards for reporting on capital projects would be established.

Kayu Kayu Ac Park Dedication in Shoreline

Last month, I had the privilege of attending the dedication of a new park in Shoreline’s Richmond Beach Neighborhood. The park is located on the southern-most two acres of a King County pump-station site. As part of an agreement between the county and city, Brightwater mitigation funds were used in the development of the site. The new park’s name, Kayu Kayu Ac, was chosen in honor of the Duwamish tribe's name for the area.

Related articles:

• Duwamish tribal dancers highlight park dedication – Shoreline Enterprise
• Shoreline will dedicate new park – Shoreline Enterprise

King County Wants Your Input!

King County is developing a Countywide Strategic Plan to shape the vision and direction for the future of the County. As part of the strategic planning process, King County will be collecting residents’ thoughts and opinions this summer via surveys and workshops. I encourage you to participate. Please read more for details about the Strategic Plan and scheduled workshops.

Around District One and King County

• Pinehurstfest 2009, formerly called the Pinehurst Summer Social, will be held Saturday, July 18, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pinehurst Playfield, 12029 14th Avenue Northeast. The festival will include children's activities, a craft sale, refreshments, a Pinehurst cake walk, and live music. 
  
  
• In addition to the farmers markets I mentioned in my prior enews, District One residents can enjoy the following farmers markets:
  
• The Meadowbrook Farmers Market is located on the campus of the Seattle Waldorf School, 2728 Northeast 100th Street. It is open on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through October.

• The Woodinville Farmers Market is located in downtown Woodinville at the Carole Edwards Center, Northeast 175th Street and 133rd Avenue Northeast. It is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through October 11.

You can also enjoy other farmers markets throughout King County this summer!

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