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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GMVUAC
PO Box 111
Maple Valley WA 98038
Announcements
December 2019 Meeting
** December 2, 2019; 7 - 9:30 PM; Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** Richard C. Honour, Ph.D., is the intended guest speaker and will present to and discuss with us various environmental and health issues related to the proposed continuation and expansion of the Cedar Hills Landfill.
** Other local issues of importance also will be discussed.
** Future topics and guest speakers will be posted as information becomes available.
November 2019 Meeting
** November 4, 2019; 7 - 9:30 PM; Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** Guest speaker will be Mike Birdsall to discuss with us his detailed traffic assessment of the Landsburg-Cedar River Bridge construction related closure.
** Other local issues of importance also will be discussed.
** Future topics and guest speakers will be posted as information becomes available.
Hot Off The Presses
** October 30, 2020 -- The GMVUAC submitted its formal set of Comments on the Draft EIS for the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill Site development Plan. (see Current Issues box on Home page).
** October 12, 2020 -- The GMVUAC submitted its formal Rebuttal to Lakeside Industries' August 27, 2020, Responses to both Public and King County Comments on its proposed move of its Asphalt Facility from the City of Covington, inside the Urban Growth Area, to a site along the Cedar River, in the Rural Area (see Current Issues box on Home page).
** September 16, 2020 -- the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) Solid Waste Division (SWD) released its draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill Site Development Plan (see: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/facilities/landfills/cedar-hills-development.aspx#project_documents). Alternatives are being considered to increase the length of time the landfill would accept garbage beyond 2028, which is when the landfill currently is estimated to reach capacity: Three Action Alternatives, that would extend the life of the landfill to approximately 2037, 2038, or 2046, as well as a No Action Alternative (2028).
** August 27, 2020 -- Lakeside Industries submitted to KC Dept. of Local Services (DLS) its responses to the additional information requested by KC DLS and filed many new documents in support of its revised application for its proposed new Asphalt Facility (see Current Issues box on Home page).
** July 24, 2020 -- KC Council finalized and approved the 2020 King County Comprehensive Plan (KCCP) 4-Yr Mid-Point Update (see Current Issues box on Home page, as well as KC Comprehensive Plan under the Planning drop-down menu).
** June 9, July 7, & July 21, 2020 -- KC Council held Public Hearings on the 2020 King County Comprehensive Plan (KCCP) 4-Yr Mid-Point Update.
** May 26, 2020 -- The WA State Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) invalidated the King County Adult Beverage Ordinance. See: GMHB Order.
October 2019 Meeting
** October 7, 2019; 7 - 9:30 PM; Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** NOTE -- Planned guest speaker, TSD Superintendent Tony Giurado, tendered his resignation effective September 30th. Read the public announcement here. GMVUAC will try our best to still present information re funding of programs and future bond measures.
** Other local issues of importance also will be discussed.
** Future topics and guest speakers will be posted as information becomes available.
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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





