Photo highlights – 2021

2021

Working bring transparency to King County spending

Sample property tax distribution chart provided to all property owners by the King County Assessor.

2021  |  I often hear from taxpayers who are frustrated by not knowing where all their tax dollars go. In order to increase transparency in taxation, I introduced legislation that would task the Assessor’s Office with mailing all property owners a breakdown of how each of their tax dollars is spent. Through this new effort, King County can better communicate with taxpayers and increase transparency around the work we do. Read more information about this legislation.

A new Futsal Court for the Renton community

July 2021  |  I joined Renton Mayor Armond Pavone, Councilmembers Valerie O’Halloran and Kim-Khanh Van, and many others to celebrate the opening of the new Futsal Court at Highlands Park in Renton! I am proud to have partnered with King County Parks, the City of Renton, Sounders FC RAVE Foundation, Premera Blue Cross, and the Renton School District to make this project a reality. I am excited to see young athletes enjoy this resource for years to come.

Modernizing waste management in King County

2021  |  Over the last decade, the waste-to-energy sector has seen a lot of exciting innovation that makes it the cheapest and most environmentally friendly waste management method available. I believe that now is the time for King County to modernize our waste disposal method beyond simply burying our trash in the ground. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation that would from a committee to develop a pathway to siting a waste-to-energy facility in King County as a replacement for the existing Cedar Hills Landfill. Read more about this legislation.

Bringing the IRONMAN triathlon to Maple Valley

Councilmember Dunn with Maple Valley Police Officers and the King County Sheriff’s Deputies, who will work together to provide traffic control and other services to keep IRONMAN participants safe.

2021  |  When the 2020 IRONMAN Triathlon was cancelled due to COVID-19, I immediately began working with local officials to ensure we bring it back in 2021. This event will take place across Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and Enumclaw, bringing people from all over the region. I worked to include $25,000 in King County’s County 2021-22 Biennial Budget to help fund traffic control, trail fee waivers, and staging areas. I’m excited to help southeast King County host Ironman this year not only so that our community take part in a fun event, but also so that our local businesses can get an economic boost.

We just wrapped up five town halls!

2021  |  Thank you to everyone that came out to our Unincorporated Town Halls with King County Local Services, the Sheriff, Elections, Public Health, and Permitting. For me, this is one of the best ways that I can understand what is facing the unincorporated communities and best serve everyone across our diverse District. If we missed you at one of the five town halls, feel free to send me your questions/concerns to Reagan.Dunn@kingcounty.gov.

Conference on Addiction Disorders

2021  |  Especially today, as more people are turning to substance use to deal with the stress and isolation of the pandemic, it's critical that we work together as a community to fight the stigma of addiction and spread the message that there is help available to anyone who struggles with the disease of substance use disorder. Read more about King County’s first Conference on Addiction Disorders that I hosted.

Virtual Town Hall: COVID-19 Vaccine

2021  |  Watch the Virtual Town Hall: The COVID-19 Vaccine