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Flood-control improvements protect all county residents |
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By News on
10/16/2007
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King County has an aging system of 500 hardened embankments and levees, most of which are more than 40 years old. Many were built by farmers with the dirt they had on hand to protect their fields.
Today, these very same aging levees protect critical businesses and public infrastructure that support our livelihoods and collective prosperity.
If we learned anything from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, it's that lives are lost and economies ruined when flood-control levees are ignored and collapse. It's far less expensive to fund flood prevention than to rebuild communities after a catastrophe.
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Kathy Lambert Files For Re-election To King County Council, District 3 |
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By Press Releases on
7/28/2005 3:03 PM
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County Councilmember Kathy Lambert officially filed today for re-election to the King County Council in the Third District. “King County is facing many challenges and I will continue working to find opportunities and answers to improve county government,” said Lambert. “These answers must be implemented so we can make county government more accountable to its citizens and taxpayers.”
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Irons and Lambert take on Transportation Leadership Roles |
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By News on
2/9/2005
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“I am eager to step into this role working toward transportations solutions,” Councilmember Lambert said. “We are now at the next step in solving our severe transportation problems. The years of planning and research done by all three counties together in a collaborative fashion is ready for public review and input. Soon, the public will be able to vote on the regional package. Then, we all can move literally on the road to transportation solutions.”
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Kathy Lambert Announces Re-election Campaign for King County Council |
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By Press Releases on
2/8/2005 2:52 PM
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County Councilmember Kathy Lambert announces today that she will run for re-election to the King County Council in the Third District. “I pledge to continue my efforts to make county government more accountable for what it spends,” said Lambert. “As county government meets the challenges of a new century, we need to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely while still providing essential services to the citizens.”
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Patterson and Lambert Propose Bipartisan Election Improvements for King County |
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By News on
1/31/2005
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King County Councilmembers Julia Patterson and Kathy Lambert today introduced a package of legislative measures aimed at improving King County’s election procedures. The comprehensive reforms call for sensible safeguards for tabulating votes, the consolidation of election facilities and operations, increased funding for election worker training and advocates for changes in state law. ... “The integrity of the elections process is at the heart of our democracy, said Councilmember Lambert.” “Public trust must be restored through the careful examination of the process and corrections made where needed. We must act to recover the public’s trust.”
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Kathy Lambert Honored as “Woman of Purpose” |
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By Press Releases on
1/28/2005 5:53 PM
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County Councilmember Kathy Lambert was honored as a “Woman of Purpose” Saturday by the Evergreen Republican Women. The “Celebrating Women of Purpose” ceremony took place at Manor of Everett and recognized women leaders for courage, inspiration and service to the community.
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Council Confirms Appointment of Susan Rahr as King County Sheriff |
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By News on
1/18/2005
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The Metropolitan King County Council today unanimously confirmed the appointment of Chief Susan Rahr as King County Sheriff. Rahr has been the acting Interim Sheriff since the resignation of David Reichert after his election to Congress. ... “I have worked with Chief Rahr on a number of issues and I know she’s going to be great Sheriff,” said Councilmember Kathy Lambert, Chair of the Council’s Law, Justice and Human Services Committee. “She has always been focused on the safety of county residents, but has never forgotten that establishing strong ties with communities is the most effective form of law enforcement. Her work with the Juvenile Justice Forum and the Police Athletic and Activities League shows her commitment to keeping young people out of the criminal justice system.”
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Land Purchase to Cultivate Agriculture Projects Throughout Woodinville |
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By News on
1/12/2005
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Metropolitan King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert said today’s announcement that King County will sell roughly 20 acres of surplus property to the Friends of Woodinville Farmers Market means that there will be increase opportunities for people to exercise their “green thumbs” and have more locally grown foods.
“I want to applaud the effort of the many citizens of Woodinville who worked so hard and with such dedication to see this project come to reality,” said Lambert, who represents Woodinville on the County Council. “What they have accomplished is the creation of a public space for both farmers and those who want to add to the beauty of their community.”
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