Council Duties
As of August 2006, Conlin is chair of the Environment, Emergency Management & Utilities Committee, and chair of the Annexation Committee.
Conlin is a member of Urban Planning & Development Committee; and of Parks, Education, Libraries & Labor Committee.
The areas of focus in his current role are public health, sustainability, and the environment. Under the banner of environment, he is involved in efforts to improve the salmon population.
Conlin is involved in emergency response planning for Seattle.
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