Join King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson, Kent Reporter Publisher Polly Shepherd and Editor Laura Pierce for lunch noon Friday at the Kent Senior Activity Center.
You’re invited to come share your views, ask questions and just have a social hour with folks at the always-lively Kent Senior Center lunch program. The lunch program is open to the public and costs a measly $6. That includes the day’s entree, or a soup and salad, or a fresh-prepared deli sandwich and salad.
It’s good, and it’s a great way to support a program that means a lot to the seniors of Kent.
Click here to learn more about the Kent Senior Lunch program.
The Kent Reporter is committed to bringing folks from all walks of life to the Kent Senior Activity Center for lunch.
We’ll be bringing new guests each week, so stay tuned.
About Julia Patterson:
King County Councilmember Julia Patterson was raised on a small farm in South King County. She attended Washington State University, where she received her B.S. in Society & Justice, and the University of Washington, where she received her B.A. in English. Today, she lives with her husband of 25 years, Pat, in SeaTac. Their daughters Erin and Caitlin are attending college in the Seattle area and their son Alex is pursuing his PhD at George Fox University in Portland. Julia’s son Alex and her daughter-in-law Chelsea have two children, Hannah and John.
Julia became involved in local politics when she felt that the county was ignoring the needs of her community. Together with other citizens, Julia led the City of SeaTac incorporation effort. In 1989 she was elected as a founding member of the new city council. Over the past 18 years Julia has served the public at three distinct levels of government – city, county, and state. Her campaign experience includes nine successful elections to public office – two for city council, three for 33rd District State Representative, two for 33rd District State Senate, and two for her currently held King County Council position.
Julia serves as 2010 Chair of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee, the King County Board of Health, and the King County Flood Control District. Julia is also a member of the Regional Transit and the Environment and Transportation Committees.
Julia also serves in leadership positions on a number of boards in the region. She serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council where she is the Chair of the Transportation Policy Board and serves on the Executive Committee and the Executive Board. Julia is also is a board member on Sound Transit, South County Area Transportation Board, and the Highline YMCA Board.
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