Dear Neighbors:

Thank you for reading my e-Newsletter. I hope that you find it interesting and informative.

It is hard to believe that Spring is already here and the year is well underway. As the foliage takes shape and the flowers begin to bloom, it is a great time for us all to get out and re-explore the many great community and cultural events that South King County has to offer!

In this e-Newsletter you will find some updates on what I have been working on during the first few months of the new year, as well as some exciting upcoming events in our community that I hope you will join me in attending.

Throughout my years in public office, my top priority has always been to be responsive to the needs and concerns of the constituents that I serve. As always, I encourage you to contact my office at (206) 296-1007 or email pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov with any questions, comments or concerns.

With Best Wishes,

Pete von Reichbauer
King County Councilmember

Protect vulnerable floodplains

The core function of government is to protect the people it serves. As part of the 2008 budget, the Metropolitan King County Council made the proactive decision to help protect county residents from future flood disasters. Given the topography of our region, our average annual rainfall and our susceptibility to major flooding along our county's floodplains, an increased investment in flood protection was the right choice for our region. Read the rest of my OpEd in the Seattle Times...

von Reichbauer secures retired King County vans for non-profit organizations in South King County As part of King County’s annual Retired Van Donation Program, Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer secured a retired King County vanpool van for the Federal Way Senior Center, Auburn Youth Resources, and the Boys and Girls Club of Auburn and Federal Way. Learn More...
	King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer greets the Federal Way Senior Center's Day Trip Group in front of the Center's new King County retired passenger van. From left to right: Nancy Robertson, Rod Sterley, Al Osborne, Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, Jean Halloway, Renee Estey.

Father Peter Hylebos honored by naming of seventh floor in King County's Chinook Building

Pete von Reichbauer announced that the seventh floor of King County's Chinook Building would be named in honor of Father Peter Hylebos. "The history and accomplishments of Father Peter Hylebos are intimately connected with the Puget Sound region," said King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer. "His enthusiasm, inspiration and drive to make a better community for those around him made him one of the most popular men of his time, and one of our region's most significant figures." Learn More...

Save the date - Town Hall in June at Federal Way Community Center

The King County Council is hosting a Town Hall meeting in District 7 this June! Please join me and the rest of the King County Council on Monday, June 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Federal Way Community Center. I hope to see you there! More information will be coming soon.

Save the date – Annual Flag Day Celebration

The flag of the United States represents our gift of freedom and justice to ourselves and to the world. It is important to embrace the liberties and pride we have as Americans, especially in times of sacrifice at home and abroad.

Please join me, fellow community members, and distinguished military men and women on Saturday June 14th at the King County Aquatics Center for the Annual Flag Day Celebration. If you would like more information please contact my office at (206) 296-1007. I look forward to seeing you there!

Spring Events in Our Community

NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships at the Aquatics Center
New features at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way will greet the nation's best collegiate athletes March 27-29 for the NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving Championships.

"The King County Aquatic Center is one of the nation's top swimming and diving facilities, and is just one of only a handful in the country recognized as a world-class venue for international competitions," said Mike Dunwiddie, aquatic center director.

The NCAA Championships are hosted by the Seattle Sports Commission and the University of Washington. For more information about the upcoming Championships, please visit www.swimanddivechamps.com or http://www.metrokc.gov/parks/kcac/.

Federal Way Symphony Chamber Music
Join the Federal Way Symphony and Concertmaster Yuriy Mikhlin for an afternoon of beautiful music on April 6th at 2:00 pm at St Luke’s Church in the heart of Federal Way.

Earth Day 2008 at Hylebos
Join the Friends of the Hylebos on Saturday April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at West Hylebos Wetlands Park to celebrate Earth Day 2008.

Auburn Symphony Orchestra performs “The Bohemian Life”
Enjoy beautiful music performed by the Auburn Symphony Orchestra on Saturday April 26th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday April 27th at 2:30 p.m. at the state-of-the-art Auburn Performing Arts Center in downtown Auburn.

Federal Way Symphony Season Finale
Come and enjoy Federal Way Symphony and Guest Artist Yi Huang, Violin, performing Brahm's Violin Concerto on Saturday May 3 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday May 4 at 2:00 p.m. at St Luke’s Church in the heart of Federal Way.

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