Metropolitan King County Councilmember Jan Drago can now be reached on her Facebook page or through a tweet! The Councilmember has announced the creation of a Facebook page and Twitter account to offer citizens, business owners and community organizations in District 8 a direct connection with King County government and the ability to stay informed in the fast-paced digital world.

“More and more people of all ages are turning to social media sites for their news and information about their family, friends, and community,” said Drago. “My plan is to use these communication tools to help our citizens track what the County Council is doing on their behalf, and get them information about meetings, events and issues that are happening in their neighborhoods.”

Along with Twitter and Facebook, Drago also plans to put out a regular newsletter via email, and her County Council website was recently updated with links to sign up for the e-newsletter as well as links to the new social media sites.

· Go to @KCCMJanDrago for Drago’s Twitter account, where followers can get updates and announcements. www.twitter.com/KCCMJanDrago

· Drago’s Facebook page will provide information on events and meetings in District 8, plus photos and other postings about Drago’s work. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Councilmember-Jan-Drago/301832882923

· Send an email to district8enews@kingcounty.gov with your contact information to receive Drago’s e-newsletter. The first edition is expected to be released later this month.

· Visit www.kingcounty.gov/drago for all of these links, plus new information about upcoming events, recent news, and a new Community Spotlight section where people and organizations working hard to make District 8 a better place to live are featured.

Follow the Council’s deliberations through Twitter by signing up through the King County Council Web site at: www.kingcounty.gov/council Watch all Council proceedings held in chambers LIVE on King County TV

on Comcast and Broadstripe Cable on channel 22, or online at: www.kingcounty.gov/KCTV