Dan Fiorino and Elin Miller of EPA and Jay Manning of Washington DOE
cordially invite you to participate in the

8th Performance Track State and Regional Conference

Environmental Leadership: Past Lessons & Future Opportunities

October 27-29, 2008

Mayflower Park Hotel
405 Olive Way
Seattle, Washington 98101-415

In our support for the environment, we are making a conscious effort to make this conference a paper-free event, to the extent possible. All conference materials will be made available through this web site.

Featured Keynote Speaker: Ron Sims, Executive
King County, WA

Tuesday, October 28th    8:30 am

King County Executive Ron Sims has built his career in public service around the progressive principles of social justice, good government and environmental stewardship. He has a national reputation for boldness and vision and is a champion of reforming government processes to better serve the people of the dynamic, forward-thinking Puget Sound region. During his three terms as County Executive, Sims has established a strong record of environmental protection. Sims has protected more than 100,000 acres of green space in King County since 1997. His Climate Plan, which is aimed at reducing and adapting to the effects of global warming, is lauded as one of the most comprehensive in the nation. Sims has also been a regional leader on managing growth in the economically booming King County region, championing smart, comprehensive strategies to reduce traffic congestion. You can read more about Ron Sim's efforts to address environmental issues in the recent article Ahead of the Curve from American City and Country.