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:

Puget Sound Regional Council VISION 2050 (p.40):

NOTE: Links to external websites do not constitute an endorsement by the GMVUAC.

GMVUAC Monthly Meetings

Mondays

Aug 3, 2026-Agenda; Zoom
Sep 14, 2026

7:00 – 9:30; Fire Station 81 Meeting Room, 22225 SE 231^st St, Maple Valley; Also virtually via Zoom.

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.

For more information see:

Joint Team

Drop us a line

Ask a question or express your interest:

GMVUAC
PO Box 111
Maple Valley WA 98038

Contact

King County Volunteer Program

Volunteer Opportunities

Including Parks, Trails, Cleanups

Announcements

September 2019 Meeting

** The Area Council will hold its next monthly meeting on September 9, 2019, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** The GMVUAC will have a panel of legislative, government, and private experts discuss the proposed expansion and continued use of the Cedar Hills Landfill. Panelists will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.
** The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance.
** Future Council Meetings and planned topics and guest speakers are presented as information becomes available.
** Read about other information important to our rural area, including July 4th Fireworks Rules for unincorporated King County.
** We invite you to visit our various Committee and informational webpages to see all in which your Council is and has been involved.
** Get to know your Council by reading a short biography of each current member.

August 2019 Meeting

** The Area Council will hold its next monthly meeting on August 5, 2019, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** No guest speakers are planned at this time.
** The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance.
** Future Council Meetings and planned topics and guest speakers are presented as information becomes available.
** Read about other information important to our rural area, including July 4th Fireworks Rules for unincorporated King County.
** We invite you to visit our various Committee and informational webpages to see all in which your Council is and has been involved.
** Get to know your Council by reading a short biography of each current member.

July 2019 Meeting

** The Area Council will hold its next monthly meeting on July 1, 2019, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** KC DLS Director John Taylor will attend and give us an update re pressing local issues.
** The Area Council will discuss other local issues of importance.
** Future Council Meetings and planned topics and guest speakers are presented as information becomes available.
** Read about other information important to our rural area, including July 4th Fireworks Rules for unincorporated King County.
** We invite you to visit our various Committee and informational webpages to see all in which your Council is and has been involved.
** Get to know your Council by reading a short biography of each current member.

Adult Beverage Ordinance

On November 22, 2022, the King County Council passed an Ordinance declaring a one-year moratorium prohibiting the acceptance of applications for the establishment of new or expansion of existing wineries, breweries, distilleries and remote tasting rooms, as primary or accessory uses or as home occupations or home industries; and prohibiting temporary use permits for wineries, breweries, distilleries and remote tasting room; and establishing a work plan to evaluate the next steps for the regulations regarding these uses.

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