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RESOLUTION NO. 3187
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
REQUESTING THAT KING COUNTY INCLUDE THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA
COMPRISING THE CITY OF RENTON WITHIN ONE COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, King County is currently reviewing its legislative
districts for purposes of redistricting; and
WHEREAS, due to its geographic location at the south end of Lake
Washington along the I-405 corridor, the City of Renton has unique
opportunities and challenges relating to transportation, regional
services, employment opportunities, recreation, neighborhood
vitality, and commercial and residential development; and
WHEREAS, having the entire City within one district allows the
Renton City Council to more accurately report to King County elected
representatives the feelings and positions of Renton; and
WHEREAS, the magnitude of impact from county decisions on the
entire City of Renton may not be fully ascertained if the City is
split between districts; and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council feels that keeping the City of
Renton within one legislative district provides the City with a more
unified voice before the County Council ; and
WHEREAS, having the City of Renton within one county legislative
district provides for more efficient representation from the King
County Council ; and
RESOLUTION NO . 3187
WHEREAS, areas of unincorporated King County that lie within the
City of Renton' s potential annexation areas should be included within
the same legislative district as the City whenever possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and
correct in all respects .
SECTION II. The Renton City Council supports a legislative
configuration that keeps the City within one legislative district .
SECTION III . The Renton City Council encourages the King
County Council to ensure that Renton' s position is honored in the
redistricting process .
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 13th day of May , 1996 .
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Manly 'Jiketersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 13th day of May , 1996 .
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J se Tanner, Mayor
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES . 520 : 5/10/96 :as .
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