Notes
News article by Lou Corsaletti reporting that the Highline area may become an experiment in decentralized county government services under a recommendation by King County Executive John Spellman. Spellman rejected spending capital funds for construction of new mini-courthouses, instead proposing use of existing buildings throughout King County. The King County Council passed an ordinance appropriating $600,000 from federal revenue-sharing funds to establish governmental centers. The purpose was to improve responsiveness of county government by providing better services closer to communities, including youth affairs, licensing, courts, and prosecutor’s office. Spellman also recommended funding for a new north precinct police station in the Hamlin Park-Firlands complex, potentially using a surplus school building.