<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[V-MCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vashon-Maury Community Council]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:52:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.v-mcc.org/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Published Commentaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[JC Graham, President of the Vashon-Maury Community Council, has written several commentaries in The Beachcomber reflecting on how we all build a participative democracy in our island community.]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/beachcomber-commentary-strengthening-democracy-in-an-age-of-disruption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689fdf9381e6ee2fae5257c7</guid><category><![CDATA[Media]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_5ba9d0b911724ac2b850a4045f3fa185~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_257,h_257,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>JC Graham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motion Passed: Advocating for Safe, Renewable Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington State representatives of the people, acting on behalf of their constituents—not corporations—must invest public and private dollars on affordable renewables and storage: wind and solar, which are faster, cheaper, and more efficient.  ]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/no-nuclear-in-washington</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a10158aac6e7cda9153b75</guid><category><![CDATA[Motions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy & Utilities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Environment & Climate Resilience]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:35:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_58096bca30e4411cbb86f9aa6a1d626b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_830,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motion postponed indefinitely: Urging King County to be Noncomplicit with Deportation Flights from Boeing Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vashon-Maury Community Council urgently appeals to local leaders to prevent King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field, and other County infrastructure from being used to facilitate deportation flights and immigration enforcement actions that are inconsistent with King County’s status as a sanctuary jurisdiction, and that violate state law, federal constitution, federal constitutional protections, or international human rights norms.]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/motion-end-deportation-flights-from-boeing-field</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696a9b75022bfc82f7675629</guid><category><![CDATA[Motions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community Safety & Well-Being]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:38:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_a17c1ef9ce954df3b5174d8839275084~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_948,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heal the Harbor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A million oysters in inner Quartermaster Harbor would filter it about every 6 months. Watch oysters in action (22 second video).]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/heal-the-harbor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e1b38552ae68ac3ddce2b</guid><category><![CDATA[Shellfish]]></category><category><![CDATA[Environment & Climate Resilience]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:46:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_ab31ee6f656b4287b41e348ae0b04460~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[V-MCC Complex Adaptive Organization Learning Signals ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This document serves as a systemic framework for monitoring community health and organizational vitality.]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/v-mcc-complex-adaptive-organization-learning-signals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ab5718191ecc36dbbded58</guid><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:47:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/854133_797fed56f84940bd91971f21b5405d80~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_478,h_592,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motion: Protecting Marine Mammals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weakening federal protections for  sentient, intelligent marine mammals would set a dangerous precedent, scapegoat wildlife for human-induced problems, and undermine long-term salmon recovery efforts. ]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/motion-protecting-marine-mammals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a08074fa78e209eb88cff2</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment & Climate Resilience]]></category><category><![CDATA[Motions]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:22:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_dc9573766c404daf9f661304ea2513e0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motion Passed: Transmit Community Letter Regarding Automated Surveillance ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/motion-transmit-community-letter-regarding-automated-surveillance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696b0875022bfc82f76841cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Motions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community Safety & Well-Being]]></category><category><![CDATA[Technology & Communications]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:47:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_8c2b662bd5ca4fe19e2e792bd22d007d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_926,h_874,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Whole Vashon Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our initiative started in 2019 as a way to motivate our Vashon Island community to work on the climate crisis for the sake of our children and their future. The WVP vision has been to inspire other communities to  take on similar sorts of commitments: “Our Community, Standing up to the Climate Crisis with Creativity and Hope!”]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/the-whole-vashon-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699f4deb2509cec8eb410d13</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment & Climate Resilience]]></category><category><![CDATA[Media]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:07:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_d6ab8c2848e1499196a93eacecd0bb60~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_456,h_530,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitigated! Problems Loading Southworth Ferry ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drop off and pick up procedures and problems with signage that were observed in Fall 2025 contributed to people missing the Ferry to Southworth. New signage was posted in February, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/problems-loading-southworth-ferry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696a8c4544e01db33a021f69</guid><category><![CDATA[Transportation & Mobility]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:36:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_514899e6b49543b187d59a97d4c751a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to advocate for change? Make a motion in the V-MCC.]]></title><description><![CDATA[FAQ on how to make a motion at a Council meeting]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/faq-making-motions-in-the-v-mcc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983baa01e556467700119d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Motions]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:15:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/854133_797fed56f84940bd91971f21b5405d80~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_478,h_592,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the Vashon-Maury Community Council Board!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vashon-Maury Community Council is looking for dedicated community members to run for our Board of Directors! ]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/join-the-vashon-maury-community-council-board</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69740b38aa29322cefcd45b7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:06:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_74c6c4f5251e4ebcbbd2424e977a933d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motion Passed: Establish the Vashon Island Disaster Airlift Response Team (ViDART)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 priority for life-safety...]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/motion-passed-establish-of-the-vashon-island-disaster-airlift-response-team-vidart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696af0f56d569d50b18e06fd</guid><category><![CDATA[Motions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community Safety & Well-Being]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:37:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_cb0dd5b7a02042d4a33fdaeda61e6159~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_674,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VoV: Ecological Health and Public Access for Quartermaster Harbor, Tramp Harbor, and Portage]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 access for...]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/vov-ecological-health-and-public-access-for-quartermaster-harbor-tramp-harbor-and-portage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6925e130a13f98a205adc014</guid><category><![CDATA[Water Resources]]></category><category><![CDATA[Public Facilities & Infrastructure]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shellfish]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:22:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_120e48c3acd24402ac1c085b4e2af922~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food &#38; Meal Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Islanders helping islanders: here is where to give and receive food.]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/vashon-maury-island-food-meal-resources</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6920b2242ba86798346c41d2</guid><category><![CDATA[Social Support Services]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:01:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_5797c27e93be4a078e66ca7de56e3aab~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[V-MCC Board of Directors Operating Principles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Values include service orientation &#38; stewardship, inclusion &#38; equity, collaboration &#38; respect, ethical conduct, conscientiousness]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/vashon-maury-community-council-board-of-directors-operating-principles-v3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f7f52c81fa67640667b0f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:06:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/854133_797fed56f84940bd91971f21b5405d80~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_478,h_592,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to strengthen island infrastructure? Join a discussion.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promote your island's independence, resilience, and adaptation by strengthening infrastructure, contact president.v-mcc@proton.me to learn more.]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/want-to-strengthen-island-infrastructure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f7f2e22aa3cc1b596ac509</guid><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:01:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/854133_797fed56f84940bd91971f21b5405d80~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_478,h_592,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to help our community thrive? Become a Sector Liaison.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Board of Directors meeting twice a year. ]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/want-to-help-our-community-thrive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f7ee3e32ef022fab11b9a4</guid><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:53:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/854133_797fed56f84940bd91971f21b5405d80~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_478,h_592,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PUBLIC INPUT ON THE KC BUDGET ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Island residents may wish to share input with King County on two items: 1) County Budget  input (Transit; Natural Resources &#38; Parks; Roads &#38; 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 &#38; Parks, Local Services, and Roads. Zoom Webinar ID: 896 2617 9915...]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/public-input-on-the-king-county-budget</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ea7d5c15335a80a82f9f7d</guid><category><![CDATA[Governance & Civic Engagement]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:05:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[King County Strategic Climate Action Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Action Plan Not...]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/king-county-strategic-climate-action-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a802906c4f5bcba97d95bd</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment & Climate Resilience]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:48:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_9bf7bd4dfd794ad5bc40af09b331b1ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want better Ferry Service?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an opening on the Vashon Island Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC), which provides input to Washington State Ferries The Vashon...]]></description><link>https://www.v-mcc.org/post/your-title-what-s-your-blog-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">637c0fb278164b3141db6137</guid><category><![CDATA[Transportation & Mobility]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:54:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19f019_668dd268c855484fafc76e704b24ae93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_744,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Hrachovec</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>