Reagan Dunn, Kathy Lambert slam committee’s rejection of homeless encampment removal standards
King County Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Kathy Lambert released a statement after legislation they sponsored that would create guidelines for removing homeless encampments in unincorporated King County failed by a vote of the Local Services Committee.

Reagan Dunn announces $200,000 in funding for fentanyl overdose prevention
King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn announced on Wednesday that his funding request of $200,000 for Public Health – Seattle & King County’s “Laced and Lethal” fentanyl overdose prevention public awareness campaign was approved in King County’s mid-biennial supplemental budget that passed yesterday.

Innovative Together Center Project receives $900,000 from King County budget
King County Council Chair Claudia Balducci on Tuesday secured $900,000 in the County mid-biennial budget for a bold new endeavor by Together Center to redevelop its downtown Redmond campus to expand wraparound human services and add 280 affordable housing units, all in one transit-oriented location.

McDermott applauds $2 million for White Center fire recovery, added funds for Sheriff’s overtime, economic development staff
Following passage of a $672 million supplemental budget Tuesday, King County Councilmember Joe McDermott applauded the inclusion of $2 million for economic recovery in White Center following a string of fires and burglaries there.

Keith Livingston Reappointed to King County Conservation Futures Advisory Committee
Today the King County Council approved the reappointment of Keith Livingston, who resides in King County District 7, to the King County Conservation Futures Advisory Committee.

Upthegrove awards Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service to Barbara Drennen
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove on Tuesday awarded Barbara Drennen with the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”

Lambert awards Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service to Brandy Badger
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert on Tuesday awarded Brandy Badger with the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”

Councilmember von Reichbauer awards Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service to Gordon Banks
King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer on Tuesday awarded Gordon Banks with the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”

Dunn proposes ‘Re-Fund the Police’ budget package
King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn on Monday proposed a package of funding requests as part of King County’s 2021 biennial budget negotiations, seeking to restore funding that has been cut from the King County Sheriff’s Office.

Dunn leads action to reduce flooding on Issaquah Creek, applauds new funding out of King County Flood Control District
The King County Flood Control District on Tuesday approved its 2022 budget and six-year capital improvement plan, including $1.3 million aimed at reducing flooding of Issaquah Creek located in both the City of Issaquah and unincorporated King County.

Human Trafficking Prevention Effort Passed by King County Council
Legislation reaffirming King County Council’s commitment to combatting human trafficking passed unanimously Tuesday. Sponsored by Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Jeanne Kohl-Welles, the legislation requests that the King County Executive support and take part in the upcoming statewide public awareness campaign to prevent human trafficking.

Rise of Remote Work Spurs Review of Home Occupation Regulations
Today King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn’s motion asking for a review and update of home occupation regulations in King County was approved by a unanimous vote of the King County Council.

Kohl-Welles awards Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service to Carlye Teel
King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles on Tuesday awarded Carlye Teel with the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service, an annual award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”

Dunn awards Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service to Carmen Goers
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on Tuesday awarded community leader and advocate Carmen Goers with the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”

Dunn aims to mandate public comment, 30-day notice before King County can re-purpose hotel into homeless shelter
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on Tuesday introduced an ordinance that would require King County to notify the public before purchasing a hotel for use as a homeless shelter, supported housing, or similar housing option.

Zahilay awards Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service to Cherryl Jackson-Williams
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay on Tuesday awarded Cherryl Jackson-Williams with the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service, an award that recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”

Kohl-Welles: District 4 to Benefit from WaterWorks Funding
The King County Council on Tuesday approved approximately $5 million in grants to improve water quality across King County. More than $400,000 of the $2.6 million in direct King County Council allocations went to projects that will take place at least partly in King County Council District 4.

Vashon Island Resident Awarded MLK Medal of Distinguished Service
King County Council Vice Chair Joe McDermott awarded Alejandra Tres with the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service on Tuesday. This award recognizes individuals whose work has answered the question asked by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “What are you doing for others?”

King County Council approves WaterWorks grant award to King County Conservation District to evaluate dry manure storage options for water quality protection
The King County Council approved funding for a County-wide WaterWorks grants Tuesday. Included in these grants is $165,000 for King Conservation District and Washington Discovery Farms for evaluating dry manure storage options to protect water quality across King County.

Reagan Dunn awards WaterWorks Grant to the City of Maple Valley to improve water quality in Cedar Downs
The King County Council approved funding for local WaterWorks grants Tuesday. Included in these grants is $116,000 for the City of Maple Valley to retrofit two existing stormwater detention facilities in Cedar Downs to improve water quality, awarded from King County Council District 9’s allocations of WaterWorks Grants.