Environment & Climate Resilience

Art Chippendale and Amy Dryer discussed history and possible future for the Affordable Housing Committee. Gary English was appointed to the Vashon Ferry Advisory Committee. The V-MCC 2026 budget was introduced. North End Ferry signage problems and impact on ferry loading was reported. A motion for a letter of support for solar and battery installation at Vashon High School was approved.

Kevin Jones and the Vashon-Maury Climate Action Planning group led discussion of the motion recommending inputs to the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan.

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The council wrote a question to be asked of WA 34th District legislators at the 9/24/2025 Community Forum.
Kevin Jones, on behalf of the Vashon-Maury Climate Action Planners, makes a motion recommending inputs to the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan. A special session was set for September 3.

Sheriff's Office updates, King County Regional Homelessness Authority update, Vashon local election winners, vote on 4 motions that urge legislators to protect the environment and climate, 2024 budget approval, new board member

Megan Jackson on WA state's new laws around septic systems, King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, motions presented by the Environment and Climate Committee, Justin Hirsh on the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal, Ben Carr on the V-MCC accomplishments, 2023 V-MCC expenses and proposed 2024 budget, new board member, Post Office update

Post Office Update including Palmira Figueroa from Pramila Jayapal's office, King County Sheriff's Office Q and A, Aviation Noise Monitoring Presentation, Amerigas update

Discussion of Strawberry Festival activities, and a presentation by Zero Waste Vashon.

Zero Waste Vashon presented the council with information about what their organization does.