July 2014
In this newsletter:
1. Think water safety
2. Property tax information
3. Burns: first aid
4. King County's Marine Unit
5. Vets Restore Program
6. Movies at Marymoor
7. National Night Out is August 5th
8. Amara Oden retiring from SnoValley Senior Center
9. Farmers' markets in District 3
Dear District 3 friend,
I hope you're enjoying a wonderful summer. I am looking forward to some time with my grandchildren too! There are so many great opportunities available in our county. One of them is the Farmer's Markets available throughout our district.
My thoughts and prayers have been with all those battling the huge fires in Eastern WA. Because it's always good to be prepared for any disaster, I've included some tools for you to use so you can be prepared.
August 5 is National Night Out and a time for neighbors to get to know one another better. In most emergencies it is neighbors helping neighbors that make the real difference. Also Sept 30 is National PrepareAthon Day. It is a time when families or groups can practice an emergency plan. It is amazing what you learn and can do to expand your safety plans. Information is available at
http://is.gd/AmericasPrepareAThon
At the Council we have now passed a transit compromise measure. It authorizes some route cuts and delays the last two rounds of cuts until we can determine the fiscal health of the county transit budget and whether those additional planned cuts will need to be made. There were many perspectives on this issue as you may have read in the papers, but we came to a decision and called for an additional evaluation. We will be having several transit experts from across the country coming in to evaluate the current system and we will look at their recommendations.
The budget cycle will begin Sept 20 and as soon as the public hearings are scheduled, I will let you know. This will be the first biennial budget, so there will be lots of work in planning for a 24 month cycle. In addition, I hope to see a new format for the first local government section in this budget too. I have again been invited to be on the budget negotiating team.
I attended the National Association of Counties conference and am pleased to announce that the county received an award for their E-appeal program. Our technology department has been doing many innovative projects to make the county more customer-friendly and efficient. The conference was wonderful and a great time to network, get new ideas and to share the many things that King County is doing with criminal justice that is leading the way nationally!
Lastly, don't forget that the primary is Tuesday, August 5th. Be sure to exercise your right to vote!
It's always a pleasure to serve all the citizens of District 3.
Best wishes,
Kathy Lambert
It's so important to be safe as we take advantage of the many rivers and lakes in King County. Here's some important water safety advice from the King County Sheriff Marine Rescue and Dive team. For more information about water safety and drowning prevention, visit the King County Water Safety website.
http://vimeo.com/96756858
The Assessor's Office annually values over 700,000 parcels and physically inspects 1/6th of the County each year. Currently, revaluations are going out to property owners across King County and will continue until the month of October.
Property owners can review their property information online using eReal Property and review our Area Reports on the Assessor's homepage. There are 60 days from the valuation's postmark date to file an appeal, if necessary, with the King County Board of Equalizations.
In addition to property assessments and generating the tax roll, the Assessor's Office also provides property tax exemption programs for low-income seniors (61 years of age or older) or disabled property owners. Depending on the income level, a qualified resident may be eligible to receive a stand, partial or full exemption on their property taxes and have the value of their home frozen at the initial application year.
Assessor Lloyd Hara speaking to residents at a senior lunch program
To schedule a presentation on property valuations, taxes, and exemptions from the Assessor's Office, please contact Phillip Sit at 206.263.2261 or at phillip.sit@kingcounty.gov.
Reprinted, with permission, from MayoClinic.com. Special thanks to the Mayo Clinic for giving me permission to reprint this terrific article on first aid for burns. Please read and keep this article for future reference.
Burns: First aid
By Mayo Clinic Staff
To distinguish a minor burn from a serious burn, the first step is to determine the extent of damage to body tissues. The three burn classifications of first-degree burn, second-degree burn and third-degree burn will help you determine emergency care.
1st-degree burn
The least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned, but not all the way through.
• The skin is usually red
• Often there is swelling
• Pain sometimes is present
Treat a first-degree burn as a minor burn unless it involves substantial portions of the hands, feet, face, groin or buttocks, or a major joint, which requires emergency medical attention.
2nd-degree burn…
To continue reading, click here: http://is.gd/FirstAidfor_Burns
Source: Reprinted from the MayoClinic.com article "First Aid: Burns"
(http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-burns/basics/art-20056649)
© Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved.
Here's a great video about the King County Sheriff's Marine Unit. They're protecting citizens and patrolling lakes and rivers throughout the county.
http://is.gd/KingCountyMarineUnit
Do you know a veteran who is transitioning to civilian life and might be interested in pursuing a career in preservation carpentry? If so, please tell them about the Vets Restore Program. The deadline to sign up is August 15. It's a 12 week internship/job placement program, which consists of 7 weeks of training and 5 weeks of paid pre-apprenticeship.
The program details and application information is available at vetsrestore.org.
Here's the 2014 summer lineup of the Movies@Marymoor series. It's sure to draw families and film buffs alike, every Wednesday night through August.
7. National Night Out is Tuesday, August 5th
This annual event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch encourages neighbors to come together to build safer communities. Knowing who your neighbors are and taking time to get acquainted with them is a good idea – not just for crime and drug prevention, but for developing friendships and surviving disasters. Many of the communities in District 3 are sponsoring National Night Out events. You can learn more and register on the National Night Out website.
You can also get more information about National Night Out from the King County website: http://is.gd/NationalNightOut.
8. Amara Oden is retiring from the SnoValley Senior Center
Director Amara Oden has served the SnoValley Senior Center for 8 years. She's done a great job of providing support and services for the seniors of the Valley. We'll miss her and wish her well in her new endeavors.
9. District 3 farmers' markets
Our district's many Farmers' Markets are open for the season. Here's a list of where to get the fresh farmers' market fruit, vegetables and flowers this summer in your community:
Carnation Farmers' Market:
More info: http://carnationfarmersmarket.org/
Duvall Farmers' Market:
More info: http://duvallfarmersmarket.org/
Issaquah Farmers Market:
More info: http://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=778
North Bend Farmers Market:
More info: http://www.localharvest.org/north-bend-farmers-market-M23099
Redmond Saturday Market:
More info: http://www.redmondsaturdaymarket.org/
Sammamish Farmers Market:
More info: http://www.sammamishfarmersmarket.org/
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Email: kathy.lambert@kingcounty.gov |