by GMVUAC Committee | Oct 31, 2021 | Announcements
On Monday, September 14, 2026, (one week later than the normal “first Monday of the month” due to the Labor Day holiday) from 7 - 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station at 22225 SE 231st St (across from the KC Sheriff’s Precinct) the Area Council will meet. All monthly meetings are hybrid—in-person and on Zoom. As the meeting date approaches, please see “GMVUAC Monthly Meetings” box for Agenda and Zoom information.
On Monday, August 3, 2026, met and major topics discussed were: (1) Druid’s Glen; (2) KCCP Mid-Point Update; and (3) Proposed Segale Mine. For an article summarizing the meeting please click on: “* 8/3— “Proposed Segale Mine” in the 2026/2025 GMVUAC Monthly Meeting Articles box or go to the “Correspondence” drop-down menu and click on “Monthly Articles” and select “2026.”
by GMVUAC Committee | Aug 11, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
On August 7, 2026, a south King County (KC) sub-team of the Joint Team submitted detailed comments to KC on its Determination of Significance & EIS Scoping for permit application GRDE23-0083 to site a 990-ac mine and asphalt facility above the Green River and near Kanaskat State Park. To view the Comments, click on the "Proposed Mine Near Cumberland" item in the "Major Issues" box under "Local."
by GMVUAC Committee | Jul 7, 2026 | Announcements, Major Issues
The 2029 King County Comprehensive Plan (KCCP) 5-year Midpoint Update (2029 Midpoint Update) is an opportunity to make substantive policy changes that address long-term needs and advance the County’s policy goals. The Scope of Work was released for Public Comment on July 13, 2026. It will be used to guide the development of the 2029 Midpoint Update, inform the environmental review and public participation plans, and be the basis for an equity-impact analysis of the proposed update. The Joint Team submitted comments on the Scope of Work on August 3, 2026.
by GMVUAC Committee | Jun 10, 2024 | Announcements, Major Issues
Work is ongoing on the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River (GMV/CR) Community Service Area (CSA) Subarea Plan. As the Area Council territory makes up most of the GMV/CR CSA, this is the Subarea Plan for our local area. The Subarea Plan focusses on locally specific policies that address long-range community vision over the next 20 years. For more information please see the King County GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan website: GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan (https://publicinput.com/greatermaplevalley).
A draft of the Preliminary Plan was released for Public review and comment on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. King County hosted a Public Virtual Meeting from on Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 7 PM to discuss the plan and the planning process Register. The Public Comment period closed on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Area Council Committees (Economic, Environment, Growth Management, and Transportation) conducted thorough reviews and prepared detailed comments on their respective portions of the Preliminary Plan. The Area Council submitted those Comments to King County on May 18, 2026. These Comments cover the Executive Summary, all 11 Chapters, and Appendix A—Maps.
by GMVUAC Committee | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
On July 7, 2025, the Joint Team (ten Rural Area and three Urban Unincorporated Area Councils / Associations / Organizations, coordinated by the Area Council) submitted Comments to the King County DNRP Solid Waste Division on its Long-Term Disposal Options Study.
