This is one of those articles. Please contact us for more information. Each of these three things contributes to a higher quality of life in their own unique way, but all represent the elements necessary for a vital community.
Churches provide spiritual, social and educational services to citizens of all denominations.
Schools educate the future generations of our community and home ownership is the key to healthier, higher-quality neighborhoods. A proposal currently facing the King County Council threatens to minimize the presence of churches and schools in the rural areas of King County, potentially weakening the foundation of those communities. The latter argues that these proposed restrictions challenge the right to free exercise of religion, a right protected by the state constitution and the First Amendment. Furthermore they feel that placing limitations on churches and schools prevents them from being able to meet the needs of their community and congregation. The proposed limit is part of a package of changes to the county's 1994 growth-management plan that was presented to the council almost a year ago.