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
KCCP 2029 Mid-Point Update *
GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan
KCCP 2024 Major Update *
PSRC Regional Transp Plan *
PSRC VISION 2050 *
CPP 2021 Update *
KCCP 2020 Mid-Point Update *
Regional
Adult Beverage Ordinance *
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Emergent Traffic Corridors
Hirst and Legislative Fix
Onsite Sewage Systems
Util Franchise Compensation
Local
Prop’d Cumberland Mine *
Lakeside Asphalt Facility
Glamp’g & RV Pk Permit Applic
Landsburg Mine Site Cleanup
John Henry Coal Mine #1
MV Market Conversion
Queen City Farms
Reserve Silica
* : Joint effort with other King County Rural Organizations (see “Joint Team” box below)
Joint Team
Multiple unincorporated area organizations collaborate to provide residents a voice with their “local” government, King County.
In April 2025 the Joint Rural team (JRT) expanded into the Joint Team (JT) by adding three Urban Unincorporated Area organizations: Fairwood, Skyway, and West Hill.
Currently, the GMVUAC’s Regional Coordinator serves as the Joint Team’s Coordinator.
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Maple Valley WA 98038
Announcements
July 2018 Meeting
The Area Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, July 2, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169. We have no guest speaker(s) scheduled for this meeting; however, the Council will address a major Bylaws update for adoption. Please Read More. The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance.
June 2018 Meeting
The Area Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 4, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169. Our guest speaker will be Major Troy Olmsted, the new Commander of KC Sheriff's Office Precinct #3. Please Read More. The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance. Please take note that the KC DNRP has extended its deadline to June 11 for comments to be submitted by the GMVUAC -- please let us know asap whether and what comments you may have and wish to be included in our formal comment letter.
May 2018 Meeting
The Area Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 7, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169. Guest speakers include (1) Larry Baumgart with the Maple Valley Farmer's Market who will present to, and discuss with, the Council the inclusion of the GMVUAC as a stakeholder/member of the MVFM's Board; and (2) Department of Ecology's Madeline Wall to discuss the public outreach program relating to the Reserve Silica Mine site cleanup. Please Read More. The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance.
April 2018 Meeting
The Area Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 2, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169. Mike Thompson will be sworn in as our newest Council Member. Harold Taniguchi, Director of KC Transportation, will be attending to provide information and answer questions about the proposal to create a new Department of Local Services to improve services to rural areas as well as the remaining urban unincorporated areas of King County. Please Read More. The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance.
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Major Issues
Planning
KCCP 2029 Mid-Point Update *
GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan
KCCP 2024 Major Update *
PSRC Regional Transp Plan *
PSRC VISION 2050 *
CPP 2021 Update *
KCCP 2020 Mid-Point Update *
Regional
Adult Beverage Ordinance *
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Emergent Traffic Corridors
Hirst and Legislative Fix
Onsite Sewage Systems
Util Franchise Compensation
Local
Prop’d Cumberland Mine *
Lakeside Asphalt Facility
Glamp’g & RV Pk Permit Applic
Landsburg Mine Site Cleanup
John Henry Coal Mine #1
MV Market Conversion
Queen City Farms
Reserve Silica
* : Joint effort with other King County Rural Organizations (see “Joint 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
