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Recognizing Mental Health Month
 After graduating from the UW, I spent a year with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and directed an emergency services office. That formative experience drove home the importance of getting appropriate services to those in need. As a result, I have made these issues a priority as an elected official, and I have been proud to sponsor legislation to improve mental health services in King County by establishing the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) fund. Read more...
Update – Veterans & Human Services Levy on August Ballot
The Metropolitan King County Council recently unanimously approved legislation sending a proposal to continue the existing King County Veterans and Human Services Levy to the August primary election ballot. I sponsored both the current proposal and the legislation that sent the original Veterans and Human Services levy to the ballot in 2005. That levy expires on December 31, 2011. Read more...
Update – Pretrial Detention Alternatives Legislation
In the interest of promoting public safety, I recently reintroduced legislation that would prevent individuals currently charged with a violent or sex offense, who also have a previous conviction of a violent or sex offense, from being eligible to participate in King County’s pretrial alternative to detention programs. Read more...
No New Jail!
King County & Seattle Reach New Jail Agreement
 Over the past few years, I heard from many constituents concerned about the possibility of a new municipal jail to house misdemeanor offenders.
I was pleased to join King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, and Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess at a recent press conference announcing a new long-term agreement to house the City’s misdemeanor inmates at existing County jail facilities through 2030. Read more...
Bob’s Bus Books
 One of the things I enjoy most about taking the bus to work is that it allows me to take time to read during my commute. Because I am always looking for good reading suggestions, I recently asked my staff to share what they were currently reading. Their list is below:
Out & About
- I recently attended the Municipal League’s Civic Awards. The event acknowledges the accomplishments of elected officials, public employees, citizen groups, the news media, and individual citizens who make outstanding contributions to the community and to better government. At the event, the Municipal League honored King County Sheriff Sue Rahr as Public Official of the Year.
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District 1 Farmers Markets Opening!
 Colleen and I enjoy going to local farmers markets with our 3-year-old twins. These markets are a great place to buy fresh, local produce, flowers, and other products directly from farmers. This is the season when markets begin opening up all across King County. The Puget Sound Fresh website has a “Farmers Market Finder” to help you locate a farmers market near you.
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