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 | Aug 13, 2023 | Major Issues, News
On March 17, 2025, the Joint Rural Team (nine Rural Area Unincorporated Area Councils / Unincorporated Area Associations / Organizations, coordinated by the Area Council) submitted Comments on the King County Executive’s 2024 Proposed Update to the King County Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) and Best Available Science (BAS), October 2024, to the King County Council’s Local Services & Land-Use Committee. This is the final piece of the 2024 KCCP Major Ten-Year Update (it is being administratively handled by the King County Council an an annual update for 2025).
by GMVUAC Committee | Jul 7, 2026 | Major Issues, News
On April 6, 2022, the 2021 Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) were ratified by the cities and towns in King County following the King County Council's approval in December 2021. The CPPs (https://kingcounty.gov/~/media/depts/executive/performance-strategy-budget/regional-planning/CPPs/2021-CPPs-Adopted-and-Ratified.ashx?la=en) provide a countywide vision and serve as the guiding principles and policies for all Comprehensive Planning in King County (County, City, and Special-Purpose District), as well as County and City Zoning Codes. Since mid 2020 the Area Council led a team of Rural Area UACs and UAAs (Unincorporated Area Associations) in a complete review of multiple drafts and preparation of detailed written comments.
by GMVUAC Committee | Oct 8, 2022 | Major Issues
The 25th Annual Maple Valley Operating Model Train Show was held on October 21 & 22, 2023.
by GMVUAC Committee | Feb 25, 2022 | Major Issues, News
On February 25, 2022, the Area Council, through its Joint Transportation Initiative (JTI), submitted Comments on the Puget Sound Regional Council's draft 2022 Regional Transportion Plan (RTP) Update. JTI led a team of King County Rural Area UACs/UAAs/Organizations (EPCA, FofSV, GRC, GV/LHA, HHA, SCAR, UBCUAC) to review the draft RTP and prepare detailed comments.
