Your editorial incorrectly notes that voters will face a regional transportation measure this November. The Legislature prohibited King, Pierce and Snohomish counties from putting a plan forward in 2006 and mandated a plan be placed on the 2007 ballot instead. Also, the proposal to increase Metro bus service must be first approved by the King County Council before it can be placed on the ballot. The council will take up the measure later this summer.

Jon Scholes

Chief of Staff

King County Councilmember

Julia Patterson