Encourage and support rural home-based businesses. Support common-sense regulations.

Education

Support quality learning from preschool through college. Ensure diverse offerings. Oppose large school complexes in Rural Areas. Provide opportunities for communication and accountability between educators and family. Support teachers and methods that build excellence.

Environment

Protect surrounding environment and natural amenities for public health and safety and rural recreational opportunities. Support private property tax incentives to protect the environment. Protect agricultural and forest lands and open space. Maintain landowner’s rights and responsibilities.

Government

Encourage a King County Department of Rural Affairs. Support suitable representation and funding. Encourage citizen participation in and communication on rural issues.

Growth

Promote slow well-planned growth. Preserve the integrity of the Urban Growth Boundary. Oppose annexation of Rural Areas to cities. Preserve our rural character.

Infrastructure

Support safe roads, trails, and parks. Prohibit extension of water, sewer, and natural gas lines into currently unserviced areas.

Leadership

Serve as a voice on issues important to the Rural Areas. Encourage active participation of citizens in rural organizations and groups that engage in community-building activities. Listen and understand all ideas and opinions and build on areas of consensus. Live out the character of the rural community. Represent and serve to the best of our ability.

Public Health and Safety

Support adequate local health, police, fire, and emergency services. Support clean air and clean water by preservation of watersheds and aquifers, and safety of septic systems. Protect the viability and use of safe septic systems and private and community wells.