The 2017 GMVUAC Survey and Election final form and summary of results are now posted on our Citizen Surveys webpage. During the period in which we conducted this biennial survey a total of 282 responses were submitted, consisting of 269 online and 13 paper ballots. We have also prepared an article summarizing the survey and election results that will be published in the Voice of the Valley. The GMVUAC thanks every respondent for your interest and welcomes your participation in helping us better serve you and our community.

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.

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.

Public comments on several major projects that affect our rural area must be submitted soon. Comments on Lakeside Industries' proposed Asphalt Plant on its SR 169 property are to be submitted to King County DPER no later than December 31, 2017. Comments on Reserve Silica Corporation's Remedial Investigation Report for its site clean up under the State Model Toxics Control Act are to be submitted to the Department of Ecology early in January 2018. Specific information, including links to agency reports and applications, is available on this website in the Current Issues box under Asphalt Plant and Reserve Silica. 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.