2007 County Council News
Dec. 31, 2007
Lights, action, camera – Transparency! -- Webcasting the County Council Starts in Feb.
December 12, 2007
Bipartisan Council Unanimously Overrides Executive Budget Vetoes
December 7, 2007
Somers meets with national local government leaders to shape federal climate change policy
November 19, 2007
Council Approves leadership Budget for 2008
November 19, 2007
Council Commission Seeks Public Input on Criminal Justice Solutions
November 19, 2007
County Council Reaffirms I-747 1% Tax Limit
November 9, 2007
Budget Issues Raise Concerns
November 9, 2007
Somers supports I-747's 1% tax limit
November 8, 2007
County Council Welcomes New Members
November 6, 2007
County Council Announces $130 Million Transportation Improvement Plan
November 5, 2007
County Building named for Bob Drewel
November 5, 2007
Dave Somers has concerns about increasing rural growth
November 2, 2007
Council Stresses Transparent Budget Review
October 26, 2007
Lack of Leadership in Long-Term Financial Planning and Concerns Continue On Borrowing to Pay Debts
October 19, 2007
There’s Good News and Bad News About the Executive’s Budget Proposal for 2008
October 10, 2007
Koster says new college should be located north of Everett
October 10, 2007
CT orders hybrid buses, says Gossett
October 8, 2007
Council funding puts Hwy 2 safety improvements over the top
October 3, 2007
Gossett says county budget should reflect council’s prudent priorities
September 13, 2007
Council insists on outreach/mitigation plan before lifting development restrictions on 164th Street corridor
August 15, 2007
Councilmembers Express Reservations About Proposed Graffiti Penalties
August 7, 2007
Council Sets Priorities for New Revenues
August 2, 2007
Council adopts Critical Areas Ordinance
July 11, 2007
Council Authorizes Contingent Loan for Low-Income Housing
June 11, 2007
Council Appoints Barbara Dykes as New Hearing Examiner
April 25, 2007
Ordinance Establishing a Mobile Home Park Zone Passes County Council unanimously
April 25, 2007
Council Continues to Implement Charter Amendments
April 25, 2007
Council Assists in Preserving Rich County History
April 18, 2007
Council Passes Resolution Supporting the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train
April 18, 2007
County to Celebrate National County Government Week
April 18, 2007
Council Votes Unanimously to Place Moratorium on Executive’s Contract Signature Authority
April 9, 2007
Council Began Taking Steps Today to Preserve the County’s Rich History
March 29, 2007
County Councilmembers Address Climate Change
March 29, 2007
Council Takes Action to Preserve Affordable Housing for Seniors
February 21, 2007
County Council Begins Implementation of Charter Review Changes
January 29, 2007
Gossett Statement on New Development Rules
February 21, 2007
Council implementing Charter Review Changes
January 10, 2007
Snohomish County Council Selects Leadership for ‘07