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Council members report regional partnerships, housing gains and workforce ideas; Soundside Alliance leadership shifts

2440670 · February 28, 2025
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Deputy Mayor Steinmetz described taking the Soundside Alliance leadership role and bylaws changes; council members highlighted South King Housing and Homeless Partners' report of 406 affordable units last year and discussed workforce development outreach and nonprofit collaborations.

Deputy Mayor Steinmetz told the council she attended her first Soundside Alliance meeting and said Mayor Buxton previously chaired the group. Steinmetz said Peter Kwan was elected chair of Soundside Alliance and Jovita McConnell was elected co-chair, and that the group amended bylaws to create a chair-and-co-chair structure. She described membership as elected officials and staff from nearby cities and said the Alliance works with partners including the port and Highline College.

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