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.
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
January 2021 Meeting
*****DUE TO CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY, MEETINGS WILL BE HELD REMOTELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***** The Area Council will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 4, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. This will be another virtual meeting held through Zoom. Here is...
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
On July 7, 2025, the Joint Team (ten Rural Area and three Urban Unincorporated Area Councils / Associations / Organizations, coordinated by the Area Council) submitted Comments to the King County DNRP Solid Waste Division on its Long-Term Disposal Options Study.
June 2020 Meeting
*****DUE TO CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY, FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED AND WILL BE HELD REMOTELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*****
** When meetings begin again they will be held on the first Monday of the month (2nd Monday in case of a Holiday) at 7 - 9:30 PM; Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** Meetings usually have Guest speakers from various local, county, or state agencies. Other local issues of importance also are discussed.
** Future topics and guest speakers will be posted as information becomes available.
May 2020 Meeting
*****DUE TO CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY, FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED AND WILL BE HELD REMOTELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*****
** When meetings begin again they will be held on the first Monday of the month (2nd Monday in case of a Holiday) at 7 - 9:30 PM; Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** Meetings usually have Guest speakers from various local, county, or state agencies. Other local issues of importance also are discussed.
** Future topics and guest speakers will be posted as information becomes available.
News
King County Budget Information
** King County Assessor has a Tax Transparency Tool for taxpayers to figure the financial impact of ballot measures.
** King County Budgets, current and future, are presented with additional information relevant to the unincorporated rural area.
** The GMVUAC customarily invites the Director of the KC Office of Management and Budget to a Council Meeting to discuss the KC Budget and its impact on rural area services.
Annual Operating Model Train Show
** The GMVUAC held its 23rd Annual Operating Model Train Show on the the weekend of October 16-17 at the Gracie Hansen Community Center, 27132 SE Ravensdale Way, Ravensdale.
** Over 500 family members and friends attended-- THANK YOU!
Comprehensive and GMVCR CSA Plan Updates
Updated July 2, 2019 KING COUNTY PROPOSES MAJOR CHANGES TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN King County has published its Public Review draft amendments to the Comprehensive Plan: 2020 KCCP Public Review Draft Website. These amendments propose to make substantial and significant...
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
