Brown Bag Meeting on Metro Service Cuts
Wednesday, August 12, noon
City Hall, Council Chambers
Seattle City Council’s Transportation Committee will convene a special noontime session of the Transportation Committee. The format is designed to engage decision-makers and stakeholders in a frank conversation about looming Metro budget shortfalls and what they may mean to Seattle transit riders.
The discussion will include members of the city’s Transportation Committee, King County Council Chair Dow Constantine, Metro General Manger Kevin Desmond, as well representatives from the Downtown Seattle Association, Transportation Choices Coalition and city neighborhoods. Acting King County Executive Kurt Triplett is also invited.
The format will include a presentation of proposed changes in service by Metro transit and a discussion by the panel participants, followed by audience questions.
Council meetings are cablecast live on Seattle Channel 21 and Webcast live on the City Council’s website at www.seattle.gov/council. Copies of legislation, archives of previous meetings, and news releases are available on www.seattle.gov/council.
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