The extension of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent

Today, Thursday, December 11 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Representative Mia Gregerson (D)-33rd LD was one of the elected state elected officials that used her influence and connections to have the Washington State Transportation Commission unanimously pass Resolution 755 which paved the way for the extension of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent. MLK Way signs will be added to existing signage.*Senator Claudia Kauffman (D) 47th LD has been trying to for over a year to expand Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent. on yesterday, December 10 the Washington State Transportation Commission rewarded her work by voting unanimously for the extension.*Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) was delighted by the positive action taken by the Washington State Transportation Commission. She and KBAC members were key organizers in the effort to stretch MLK Way to Kent.*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) expresses his appreciation for the Washington State Transportation Committee for their vote to extend MLK Way.*Stephen Gray, Chief Operating Officer, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) was happy to hear the church will be located on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.