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King County Library System--Fairwood Library County Government

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Try the Internet sites below for more information on and from your local, regional, state, and federal government representatives. For Worldwide Web access to a large body of government publications, information, and statistical sources, follow the links from King County Library System Government Information.

King County Government:

    King County Government: Links to King County government services and departments, the King County Council, public safety and the courts, public health, entertainment and recreation, and transportation information including traffic conditions, Metro bus schedules, and Washington State ferry schedules and fares.

    Department of Development & Environmental Services (DDES):
    Black River Corporate Park
    900 Oakesdale Ave. SW
    Renton, WA 98055-1219
    206-296-6690 TTD 206-296-7217

    DDES is responsible for the review of land development proposals, including zoning variances and reclassification, drainage plans, sensitive areas and wetlands, surface water design variances, etc.

    The Metropolitan King County Council has 9 districts covering the 2,200 square miles of King County. Check your voter's registration card for the number of your Council district. The area around the Fairwood Library is served by the following council members:
    District 6: Jane Hague
    District 9: Reagan Dunn

City Governments & Local Information:

    City of Renton: Information about city government, planning and building in the city of Renton, community services, and special events (including Renton River Days).

    City of Kent: Information about city government and lots of links to civic organizations and agencies, area churches, cultural events, local history, and more.

Schools and School Districts:

Special Local Taxing Districts:

    King County Library District
    960 Newport Way NW
    Issaquah, WA 98027
    425-369-3200

    Fire District No. 40: Cascade Vista-Candlewood-Fairwood-Spring Glen
    Business Office
    10828 SE 176th St.
    Renton, WA 98055
    425-255-0931

    Fire District No. 37: East Kent
    Business Office
    24611 116th Ave. SE
    Kent, WA 98030
    253-859-3322

    Valley Medical Center (Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County)
    The Hospital District includes the cities of Kent, Renton, and two-thirds of Tukwila. It is the oldest of the 52 hospital districts in the state of Washington and operates Valley Medical Center, serving greater South King County.
    400 S 43rd St.
    Renton, WA 98055-5010
    425-228-3450

    Port of Seattle
    This site gives information on the Sea-Tac Airport, the Seattle Harbor, community events and travel information, as well as the governing structure of the Port of Seattle.
    General Offices
    Pier 69 2711 Alaskan Way
    Seattle, WA 98121
    206-728-3000

    Cedar River Water & Sewer District
    18300 SE Lake Youngs Rd.
    Renton, WA 98058
    425-255-6370

    Covington Water District
    18631 SE 300th Pl.
    Kent, WA 98042
    253-631-0565

    Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
    14616 SE 192nd St.
    Renton, WA 98058
    253-630-9900

Community Colleges:

    Washington's Community and Technical College Act of 1991 provides for a sate system of community and technical colleges separate from both the public secondary schools and four-year institutions. The act requires that the colleges "offer an open door to every citizen, regardless of his or her academic background or experiences, at a cost normally within his or her economic means."

    Those colleges closest to the Fairwood area are:

    Renton Technical College
    3000 NE Fourth St.
    Renton, WA 98056
    425-235-2352

    Green River Community College
    12401 SE 320th St.
    Auburn, WA 98092-3699
    253-833-9111

    Highline Community College
    2400 S. 240th St.
    Des Moines, WA 98198
    206-878-3710

Regional Agencies:

    Puget Sound Regional Council
    1011 Western Ave., Suite 500
    Seattle, WA 98104
    206-464-7532
    FAX: 206-587-4825
    TDD\TTY: 206-464-5409
    The Puget Sound Regional Council is an association of governments in the central Puget Sound region that serves as a forum for developing policies and making decisions about regional growth, transportation, and economic issues.

    Sound Transit (RTA)
    401 S. Jackson St.
    Seattle, WA 98104
    206-398-5000 or 1-800-201-4900
    TTY 1-888-713-6030
    Sound Transit is a regional public agency with a unique mission...to deliver a regional public transportation system to the citizens of urban King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

State Legislature

State Legislature:

    The Fairwood area includes parts of several legislative districts. Check your voter's registration card for the number of your legislative district. Legislative District Lookup will help you determine which district you live in by entering your zip code, or your ZIP + 4 Code will give you a precise match.

    (Toll free legislative hotline: 1-800-562-6000)

    Other state government information

Congress:

    House of Representatives, 8th District: Dave Reichert: Check this homepage for a district map, district information and links, as well as up-to-date information on issues before Congress.

    Washington D.C. Office
    1223 Longworth House Office Building
    Washington, DC 20515
    phone: 202-225-7761
    fax 202-225-4282

    Mercer Island District Office
    2737 78th Ave. SE, Suite 202
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    206-275-3438
    FAX 206-275-3437

    U.S. Senate: Maria Cantwell: This website provides information about Washington's junior senator and access to her weekly updates. Send email to Maria Cantwell

    Washington D.C. Office
    717 Hart Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
    202-224-3441
    FAX 202-228-0514

    Seattle Office
    915 Second Ave., Suite 3206
    Seattle, WA 98174
    206-220-6400
    FAX 206-220-6404

    Patty Murray: Information about Washington's Senior Senator as well as information on topics of interest to Washington state, Washington state travel, and constituent services. Send email to Patty Murray

    Washington D.C. Office
    173 Russell Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
    202-224-2621
    FAX: 202-224-0238

    Seattle Office
    2988 Jackson Federal Building
    915 2nd Ave.
    Seattle, WA 98174
    206-553-5545
    FAX 206-553-0891

    Legislative Branch Internet Resources: Provided by the Library of Congress, this site provides links to "Federal legislative information made freely available to the Internet public."

    Project Vote Smart "A national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization offering a direct path to and through the glut of political information on the Internet."

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Last Updated: December 14, 2006

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