The Vashon-Maury Community Council is looking for dedicated community members to run for our Board of Directors! 🏡

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/

Islanders helping islanders: here is where to give and receive food.

Version date: November 6, 2025 PREAMBLE The Vashon-Maury Community Council serves as a participatory, non-partisan forum for residents to collaboratively address island priorities through advocacy and grassroots action. While we advise governmental partners and advocate for equitable stewardship of shared resources, we hold no statutory authority over public assets. Our role centers on fostering inclusive dialogue, mobilizing community-led solutions, and amplifying islanders’

If you would be interested in joining a discussion of island infrastructure (see list below), and how our island's independence, resilience, and adaptation can be promoted through strengthening it, please contact JC Graham at President.v-mcc@proton.me . V-MCC Vashon-Maury Island Infrastructure Categories 1. Energy Systems and Independence How Vashon-Maury generates, delivers, stores, and manages energy to support daily life and resilience. 2. Water Management Ensuring safe, r

help assure representation from all of the sectors on our island. Sectors are areas of interest within a community. The goal of a community council is to assure that each sector has adequate representation in the council for residents' needs and concerns to be addressed by the council. A Sector Liaison acts as a bridge between the community council and a specific group or area of interest within a community. Liaisons give a 5-minute report summarizing sector issues at the Boa

October 21, 2025 JC Graham Ph.D., V-MCC President JC Graham, President of the Vashon-Maury Community Council, wrote a commentary for the Beachcomber about how solidarity strengthens our community. https://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/opinion/the-everyday-power-of-solidarity/

Island residents may wish to share input with King County on two items: 1) County Budget  input (Transit; Natural Resources & Parks; Roads & Local Services).  Next Week! King County is accepting public input as part of the 2025–26 budget process.  Three Budget Panels, with public comment opportunities, at 9a.m. at Council Chambers, 516 3rd Ave,10th Floor, Seattle, or connect using Zoom. Tues, Oct 14: Transit, Natural Resources & Parks, Local Services, and Roads. Zoom Webinar

August 28, 2025 JC Graham Ph.D., V-MCC President JC Graham, President of the Vashon-Maury Community Council, wrote a commentary for the...

Last updated 1/16/2026 In September 2025, the Vashon-Maury Community Council approved a motion to send a letter to King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda requesting amendments to the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan. The following a final update on the change made in response to our feedback. A motion to the Vashon-Maury Community Council regarding the DRAFT King County Strategic Climate Action Plan Color key: Included in the approved King County Strategic Climate

There is an opening on the Vashon Island Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC), which provides input to Washington State Ferries The Vashon...

August 5, 2025 JC Graham Ph.D., V-MCC President JC Graham, President of the Vashon-Maury Community Council, wrote a commentary for the...

July 23, 2025 JC Graham Ph.D., V-MCC President JC Graham, President of the Vashon-Maury Community Council, wrote a commentary for the...

Hello everyone, the Vashon-Maury Community Council recently held a very informative workshop on ADU's (Accessory Dwelling Units) during...

Curious about ADUs? Fred Jordan of Land and Permits (and Vashon resident) has created a free webinar just for Vashon/King County about...