The approval came after two new adjustments were presented at the May 7 council meeting.
Lack of oversight
Small, local special districts will face more scrutiny following Enumclaw drainage district case.
Affordable Housing
High construction and land costs will incentivize developers to build luxury units.
Tenant protections included longer notices and more judicial discretion.
Recology will replace Republic Services.
Mercer Island will see about $715,000 of state funds allocated within the city, mainly for parks.
Julie Underwood tendered her resignation on May 7 ahead of a city council meeting.
The initiative could allow affirmative action to return to Washington state after 20 years.
Washington State House and Senate have passed HB 1155 providing hospital workplace improvements.
Erik and Pete Nordstrom and Caroline Fraser receive Pathfinder awards.
The volunteer community dinner raised over $2,000 for the Bread of Life Mission.
Mercer Island City Council directed staff to use $170,000 in 2018 savings to restore two positions.
King County Metro and Sound Transit are considering service changes with the arrival of light rail.
Mercer Island’s budget is in a crunch but economic development may be years away.
Police blotter for April 10-13.
This may not be the same opioid epidemic anymore.
King County
A press release from the annual count showed a reduction in people living without a home.
Update
Three companies at Boeing Field have indicated they will not service deportation flights.
The council declined a MIYFS funding offer in favor of using savings to restore the positions.
Police blotter for April 3-8.
