Dunn Champions Conservation of Properties Along SR 169 Ahead of Proposed Asphalt Plant Decision

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

Friends and Neighbors,

This morning I introduced a motion that would prioritize Conservations Futures tax levy funding for the purchase of properties along SR-169 to be used as an open space corridor. As open space, the land would become a community separator and wildlife habitat, and would be protected from development and other uses.

This legislation is extremely timely as King County's Permitting Division considers an application to site an asphalt plant along SR-169 across the street from the Cedar River—a land use that I strongly oppose. 

There are two important goals of this motion: first, to conserve the properties adjacent to the proposed asphalt plant site to help provide a buffer and preserve the rural character of unincorporated communities near Renton and Maple Valley; and second, to ensure that if the proposed property for the asphalt plant gets locked up in court, King County would be prepared to purchase it as open space given the opportunity.

I will keep you updated on any developments as the Council considers this legislation.

All my best,

Reagan Dunn Vice Chairman Metropolitan King County Council

King County Mask Mandate to End June 29

With more than 1.3 million residents over the age of 16 having received their vaccine series, King County has reached it's goal of fully vaccinating 70% residents ages 16 and older. This means that the mask mandate will end on Tuesday, June 29th. Read more here. 

Reminder: Seeking Applicants for the Solid Waste Advisory Committee

There is an opportunity to serve on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC), and I encourage neighbors of the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill to apply.

SWAC responsibilities include:

• Providing feedback to the King County Executive and Metropolitan King County Council on proposed Council actions involving solid waste issues
• Assisting the County in the development of solid waste programs and policies
• Commenting on proposed solid waste management policies, ordinances or plans prior to their adoption

If you are interested in applying, please review this webpage for more information on roles and responsibilities and to find application materials. Please send any applications to my office at reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov.