Vision Statement:
Our community’s Rural Character will be supported by facilitating strong local ties and communication between the public, organizations, and government; promoting locally owned businesses and supporting quality education; protecting the environment, and maintaining landowners’ rights and responsibilities; promoting controlled and well-planned growth with appropriate infrastructure; ensuring proper representation for rural interests and needs; and supporting the health and safety and the privacy of our vibrant community.
Puget Sound Regional Council VISION 2050 (p.40):
“Rural Areas are expected to retain important cultural, economic, and rural lifestyle opportunities in the region over the long term. They are not intended to be served with urban services or accommodate a significant amount of residential or employment growth. VISION 2050 calls for reduced rural population growth rates in all counties. Counties are encouraged to plan for even lower growth—where possible—than contained in the Regional Growth Strategy.”
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Vision Statement:
Our community’s Rural Character will be supported by facilitating strong local ties and communication between the public, organizations, and government; promoting locally owned businesses and supporting quality education; protecting the environment, and maintaining landowners’ rights and responsibilities; promoting controlled and well-planned growth with appropriate infrastructure; ensuring proper representation for rural interests and needs; and supporting the health and safety and the privacy of our vibrant community.
Puget Sound Regional Council VISION 2050 (p.40):
“Rural Areas are expected to retain important cultural, economic, and rural lifestyle opportunities in the region over the long term. They are not intended to be served with urban services or accommodate a significant amount of residential or employment growth. VISION 2050 calls for reduced rural population growth rates in all counties. Counties are encouraged to plan for even lower growth—where possible—than contained in the Regional Growth Strategy.”
NOTE: Links to external websites do not constitute an endorsement by the GMVUAC.
Major Issues
Planning
GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan
KCCP 2024 Major Update *
PSRC Regional Transportation Plan *
PSRC VISION 2050 *
CPP 2021 Update *
KCCP 2020 Mid-Point Update *
Regional
Adult Beverage Ordinance
Emergent Traffic Corridors
Hirst and Legislative Fix
Onsite Sewage Systems
Utility Franchise Compensation
Local
Asphalt Facility
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Glamping & RV Park Permit Application
Landsburg Mine Site Cleanup
John Henry Coal Mine #1
Maple Valley Market Conversion
Queen City Farms
Reserve Silica
* : Joint effort with other King County Rural Organizations (see “Joint Rural Team” box below)
Joint Rural Team
Multiple rural organizations collaborate to provide residents a voice with their “local” government, King County.
The GMVUAC’s Regional Coordinator serves as the Coordinator.
For more information see: Joint Rural Team
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PO Box 111
Maple Valley WA 98038
Announcements
March 2018 Meeting
The Area Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 5, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169. Fire Chief Aaron Tyerman, MV Fire & Life Safety, FD #43, will present a brief update of relevant funding and organizational issues following the recent ballot measure. Planned guest speaker Larry Baumgart, President of the Maple Valley Farmers' Market cannot make the March meeting and will be rescheduled for another monthly meeting. Please Read More. The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance -- check the Current Issues Box and Announcements for important news and updates.
Upcoming Important Events
** King County released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Cedar Hills Landfill Site Development Plan in September 2020. In early 2021 a Final EIS (FEIS) is expected to be issued for public review and comment.
** WaDOE Announces Waste Reduction & Recycling Education Grants Program.
** KC SWD is recruiting membership on its Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
** BPA announces vegetation management plan details for Maple Valley #1 Transmission Line.
November 16 Special Meeting
The GMVUAC will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, November 16, from 7 - 9:30 PM at its customary location in the Conference Room of MVF&LS Station #81. Department of Ecology, Reserve Silica, and Holcim representatives will present and discuss with all attendees the Draft Agreed Order (which is an agreement to conduct a remedial investigation, feasibility study, and draft cleanup action plan) for the Reserve Silica Mine Site. Read More or visit our Reserve Silica webpage in the Current Issues Box for much more detailed information. ALL ARE INVITED TO THIS IMPORTANT SPECIAL EVENT.
KCSW and RS Public Comments Due
IMPORTANT NOTE: PUBLIC MEETING/HEARING ON FRANCHISE COMPENSATION REVISED FINAL RULE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018 -- READ MORE OR SEE CURRENT ISSUES - FRANCHISE COMPENSATION RULEMAKING WEBPAGE FOR DETAILS. Public comments on several major projects that affect our rural area must be submitted soon. Topics the GMVUAC are tracking include Reserve Silica, Asphalt Facility, Franchise Compensation Rulemaking, and Solid Waste Plan Update. Specific information, including links to agency reports and applications, is available on this website in the Current Issues box. The GMVUAC encourages members of the public who have a particular concern regarding either of these projects to review the available information and submit comments to the proper agency.
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Major Issues
Planning *
KCCP 2024 Major Update
PSRC Regional Transportation Plan
PSRC VISION 2050
CPP 2021 Update
KCCP 2020 Mid-Point Update
Regional
Adult Beverage Ordinance
Emergent Traffic Corridors
Hirst and Legislative Fix
Onsite Sewage Systems
Utility Franchise Compensation
Local
Asphalt Facility
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Glamping & RV Park Permit Application
Landsburg Mine Site Cleanup
John Henry Coal Mine #1
Maple Valley Market Conversion
Queen City Farms
Reserve Silica
* : Joint effort with other King County Rural Organizations (see “Joint Rural Team” box below)
Drop us a line
Ask a question or express your interest:
GMVUAC
PO Box 111
Maple Valley WA 98038
Greater Maple Valley
The GMVUAC serves the residents of unincorporated King County living in the Tahoma School District No. 409 (outside the city limits of Maple Valley). Our Washington nonprofit corporation was established in 1977; we serve a population of 16,100 (2010 Census); and our service area is 116 sq mi. Below is a map of our Service Area and the four Community Areas:
GMVUAC Monthly Meeting Articles
2026
* 8/3--Proposed Segale Mine
* 7/1--KCCP Mid-Point Update
* 6/1--Community Needs
* 5/4--FD Benefit Charge
* 4/6--Subarea Plan Review
* 3/9--Transp Benefit District
* 2/2--School Siting
* 1/5--Local Subarea Plan
2025
* 12/1--TSD Levies
* 11/3--Hopelink Mobility
* 10/6--KC Grants
* 9/8--Local Subarea Plan
* 8/4--Asphalt Facility
* 7/7--Road Services
* 6/2--CHRLF
* 5/5--JRT / KC Forum
* 4/7--Segale Mine
* 3/3--Reserve Silica
* 2/3--CAO Update
* 1/6--KCCP Update
For prior years see: Monthly Articles
2021 GMVUAC Survey
