Your Update on What's Happening at the King County Council  

Dunn's Seattle Times OpEd on Head Tax 2.0

Earlier this week I wrote at The Seattle Times about why I don’t support a King County head tax.  

House Bill 2907, which would create a legal pathway for King County to impose a head tax without a vote of the people, is currently being considered in Olympia. I firmly believe that a head tax—especially one that harms small business—is the wrong solution to our homelessness crisis. I will continue to closely track the HB 2907’s movement through the State Legislature in the coming weeks.

Flood Warnings Continue

As of Friday afternoon, flooding warnings continue across King County, and rain is forecasted to continue through Saturday.

The Issaquah Creek is currently at Phase 1 flooding and receding.

The Cedar River is currently at Phase 4 flooding and rising. Access to several neighborhoods is currently challenging due to water over roadways. Deep and fast flows may cause dangerous conditions throughout the floodplain.

• For county-wide updates throughout the weekend, please visit King County Emergency News.
• To track flood levels, sign up for flood alerts, or find out where you can get free sandbags, visit the Flood Services webpage. 
• As always, safety is the first priority. Read about what you can do before, during and after a flood.
• Finally, for up-to-date information on road closures, check King County's My Commute website and WSDOT Traffic Alerts for state route closures.

Questions? Call the King County Flood Warning Center and Information Line: 206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263. For life threatening emergencies call 911.

2020 Metro Van Donation Program: Now Accepting Applications

Councilmember Dunn hands off the keys of a retired Metro van to Covington Police Chief Andrew McCurdy, alonside Covington Mayor Jeff Wagner

Do you know of a non-profit organization or local government who could be helped by a donated van?

Every year, King County Metro donates "retired" vans from their fleet to organizations that transport senior citizens, people with disabilities, youth, and low-income people.   

If you or someone you know would like to apply for donated Metro van, please email Lisa LaBrache at my office for more information: Lisa.LaBrache@kingcounty.gov

In the News

• My Northwest: King County Councilmember Dunn: County head tax will hurt the poor
• KUOW: New 'head tax'? Proposed law would let King County tax large businesses to tackle homelessness
• Seattle Times: Washington state bill would allow King County to tax big businesses with highly paid employees