As part of King County’s annual Retired Van Donation Program, Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer secured a retired King County vanpool van for the City of Auburn.

“As King County continues to have to make difficult decisions concerning the budget, this program becomes even more important and remains a lifeline to support our regions hard working cities.” said Pete von Reichbauer, King County Councilmember. “I know this retired van will assist the City of Auburn in carrying out their mission of service in these tough economic times.”

In 1996 the Metropolitan King County Council passed legislation, created by then- Budget Chair von Reichbauer, transferring passenger vans to nonprofit organizations and local governments that meet the needs of low-income, elderly, disabled and young people in our community.

Since then, the King County Council has distributed over 260 retired vans to various non-profit organizations. After eight years in the King County Fleet Division, the vans are retired and prepared for donation.

In attendance to recieve the retired King County van was Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis, Parks & Recreation Director Daryl Faber, and Parks & Recreation Manager Brian Petty. The donated van will be used to help transport teens in their multicultural services area.