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Last updated 1/16/2026 At the January 15, 2026 Vashon-Maury Community Council meeting, a motion was submitted by the chair of the Technology Response and Advisory Committee, Nicole Àine, to transmit a community letter regarding automated surveillance. By collecting and retaining data continuously and without individualized cause, Automated License Plate Readers initiate monitoring in advance of any observed harm and shift assessment, away from direct human observation. Ordina

Last updated 1/16/2026 The Vashon Maury Community Council (VMCC) recognizes that the geographical nature of Vashon-Maury Island necessitates robust and diverse emergency preparedness strategies. The Council finds that: Current maritime and ground infrastructure is highly vulnerable to catastrophic failure in the event of a major disaster (e.g., severe earthquake, tsunami, or prolonged major storm event). Rapid establishment of a secure, viable air bridge is a critical priorit

Last updated 2/1/2026 At the January 15, 2026 Vashon-Maury Community Council meeting, a motion was submitted and seconded to end deportation flights through King County International Airport (Boeing Field). The text of the motion is available here: Discussion and voting will be on the agenda for the February 19, 2026 Vashon-Maury Community Council Meeting . If you are a full or part time resident of Vashon Island, please join the conversation! For questions or edits, please c

Last updated 1/16/2026 Dear Council Members, Drop off and pick up procedures and problems with signage that were observed in Fall 2025 contributed to people missing the Ferry to Southworth. Although the ferry dock is owned by Washington State, the Park and Ride just to the south of the dock is owned by King County. Maintenance of the upper and lower Park and Ride lots and road signage on 103 rd  Ave SW and Vashon Highway SW is the responsibility of King County Roads Services

Last updated 1/4/2026 11/25/2025 Tuesday 11am Available at https://voiceofvashon.org/episode/brown-briefly-quartermaster-harbor-vashon/ or on podcast platforms. Water is life, and the waters around Vashon-Maury Islands support an entire food chain, culminating in the Southern Resident Orca. Join Truman O'Brien, Bruce Haulman, Kevin Jones, Craig Beles, and Amy Drayer on Voice of Vashon, 101.9FM to hear Jen and Rocky Hrachovec, talk about the ecological health and public acces

November 12, 2025 JC Graham Ph.D., V-MCC President Direct democracy doesn't ask for perfection, it asks for presence, writes JC Graham, President of the Vashon-Maury Community Council. https://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/opinion/democracy-depends-on-showing-up/