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Fairwood Incorporation Archives

As you can imagine, many stories related to the proposed City of Fairwood Incorporation will be happening over the next months. To assist you, we're committing a section that will provide an easy way to monitor developments from both sides of the debate, all in an effort to provide as much information as possible so you, as a voter, can make an informed decision. Check back often; a healthy discourse is encouraged from all of you!

November 3, 2009: Election Results

October 26, 2009: Fairwood Incorporation Debate
Part 7: Remain as Unincorporated King County
If not Fairwood, then Unincorporated King County? What are the pros & cons of this option?
UPDATE: Rebuttals Posted

October 19, 2009: Fairwood Incorporation Debate
Part 6: Renton Annexation Option
UPDATE: Rebuttals Posted

October 16, 2009: Fairwood Incorporation Debate
Part 5: Roads, Safety & Emergency Services
What would the level of services be if Fairwood were to incorporate?
UPDATE: Rebuttals Posted

October 12, 2009: Fairwood Incorporation Debate
Part 4: Library & Park Services
Check out what both sides have to say about these two important topics.
UPDATE: Rebuttals Posted

October 8, 2009: Fairwood's Fire District 40 Commissioner Response
Commissioner Violante responds to statements made on the Renton Firefighter Union's website

October 5, 2009: Fairwood Incorporation Debate
Week 3: Taxes
Check out what both sides have to say about Taxes.
UPDATE: Rebuttals Posted

September 28, 2009: Fairwood Incorporation Debate
Week 2: Local Control
Local Control is the second topic in a series covering both sides of the Fairwood Incorporation issue.
UPDATE: Rebuttals Posted

September 28, 2009: King County Municipal League Issues Position
Opposing Fairwood Incorporation
Last week, the Municipal League of King County issued its positions on six ballot measures for the upcoming November 3 General Election, including a statement against Fairwood Incorporation.

September 21, 2009: Fairwood Incorporation Debate
Week 1: Financial Viability
Rebuttals Posted

September 18, 2009: Incorporation Debate Series Announced
Fairwood Community News works collaboratively with proponents and opponents to present an informative series of position statements and rebuttals covering key issues related the incorporation of a New City of Fairwood. Check back with us regularly!

June 22, 2009: Washington State's Boundary Review Board Makes Final Decision Supporting Fairwood Incorporation

June 2, 2009: King County Provides Its Public Testimony to the Boundary Review Board Supporting Fairwood Incorporation

May 29, 2009: Day Three: Final Day of BRB Hearings End in 8-3 Decision Supporting Fairwood Incorporation

May 28, 2009: Day Two: Boundary Review Board Completes Day Two of Three Public Hearings on Fairwood Incorporation

May 27, 2009: Day One: BRB Holds First of Three Public Hearings
on Fairwood Incorporation

May 24, 2009: Boundary Review Board Schedules Public Hearings this Week

April 10, 2009: Fire District 40 Responds to City of Renton's 'Misstatements' on Fairwood Fairwood Feasibility Study

March 21, 2009: Fairwood Incorporation Consultants Answer Hard Questions at Second Public Meeting

March 10 & 16, 2009: Consultants Release Draft 2 of Fairwood Incorporation Feasibility Study, FCN Requests Consultant Clarification; Errata Released

February 27, 2009: City of Renton submits Comments On Fairwood Feasibility Study

February 18, 2009: Big Turnout at Fairwood Feasibility Study Meeting

February 1, 2009: Draft Study Released, Community Meeting Feb. 9

January 16, 2009: Renton City Council Accepts Red Mill Annexation Petition

January 9, 2009: Red Mill Public Meeting Set for January 12

November 12, 2008: Work Progresses on Fairwood Incorporation Study

September 24, 2008: Incorporation & Annexation Groups Pitch Renton City Council

August 20, 2008: Choose Renton Organizes Efforts

Final Report Errata Study - Draft 2

NEW: Proposed City of Fairwood Feasibility Study - Final Report Download Draft 2 Errata Download proposed City of Fairwood Feasibility Study Draft 2 Download proposed City of Fairwood Feasibility Study FAQ Download proposed City of Fairwood Feasibility Study Draft 1 Fairwood Community News has posted the Draft Feasibility Study from King County's Boundary Review Board Consultant group. Directions for reading/downloading the study are detailed below. Neighbors are encouraged to review this study and the Frequently Asked Question Summary Document that addresses over 40 topics that were questioned or commented about at the first Community Meeting on February 9. The next Community Meeting is set for Thursday, March 19 from 5:30-8:00 pm. The meeting will again be held at Northwood Middle School. Check back often for updates; we'll archive all related stories in this section. Readers can click the headline above or the graphic to the left to download the draft studies. Study - FAQ Study - Draft