“The Executive has laid out a clear vision of the future of King County and county government’s role in achieving the goals he has set. His vision is to put King County in the forefront of finding solutions to the many challenges facing our region in this new century.

“Whether it is keeping a region that is home to Microsoft connected to its regional government through wireless technology, or ensuring that there will always be open space safe from development and available for future generations to enjoy, the Executive’s agenda is worth working to achieve.

“We are facing challenging times, but I believe the Executive has laid a solid foundation for meeting those challenges.”