Highline Forum/SKCEDI Executive Committee Joint Meeting Agenda and July 2012 Minutes

Minutes and agenda from a 2012 joint meeting of the Highline Forum and SKCEDI Executive Committee, held in Des Moines, Washington, covering regional government and economic development topics. The meeting included discussions on a potential merger or restructuring of the two organizations, a review of 2013 legislative priorities, and opening remarks from state legislators representing the 11th and 34th legislative districts. While focused primarily on regional governance and economic development, the forum brought together representatives from cities near Sea-Tac Airport, including Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle.

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Draft agenda and July 25, 2012 meeting minutes for the Highline Forum/SKCEDI (Southwest King County Economic Development Initiative) Executive Committee joint meeting held September 26, 2012 at the Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th Street, Des Moines. Agenda includes opening comments from Representative Zack Hudgins (11th L.D.) and Representative Tina Orwall (34th L.D.), Q&A with state legislators, 2013 legislative positions discussion led by SKCEDI Chair, and Highline Forum business including restructuring proposal. July 25, 2012 minutes from Burien City Hall include discussion of potential merger between Highline Forum and SKCEDI, with attendees from Burien (Rose Clark, Mike Martin, Jack Block Jr.), SeaTac (Todd Cutts, Barry Ladenburg, Gwen Voelpel), Tukwila (Kathy Hougardy), Port of Seattle (Marco Milanese, Linda Stewart, Kym Sulman, Gael Tarleton), and Highline Public Schools (Susan Goding). Also references South County Area Transportation Research Board (SKATRBD) and Highline Community College.

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