My effort to re-establish the Gang Unit following record-level rates of homicide, gun violence

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

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It’s been a busy week at the King County Council! I just introduced legislation to re-establish the King County Sheriff’s Office's Gang Unit, which was shut down due to budget cuts to the Sheriff's Office.

As our region experiences record-level homicides and gun violence, it’s important to fund the law enforcement services that keep our communities safe. The King County Prosecutor’s Office just released a sobering report that indicates the number of people killed in shootings is up 48%, and the number of people wounded in shootings is up 65% over the four-year average. This is the highest number of gun violence victims we’ve seen since King County has started keeping record, making a Gang Unit very needed. I will continue to keep you updated as this effort progresses through the Council.

All my best,

Reagan Dunn Vice Chairman Metropolitan King County Council

Dunn Attends Protest Against Potential Asphalt Plant Along SR 169

Councilmember Reagan Dunn at the site of a protest against a potential asphalt plant in unincorporated Maple Valley.

Thank you to the organizers of last weekend’s protest against an asphalt plant that King County is considering siting along SR 169. It was great to talk with the concerned citizens that showed up to protest and hear the many honks of support from cars passing by. Keep making your voice heard—no asphalt plant on the Cedar River!

Dunn Delivers a King County Grant to Help Rebuild Skate Park in Black Diamond

Councilmember Reagan Dunn with Black Diamond Councilmembers Tamie Deady, Debbie Page, and Leih Mulvihill and Black Diamond Mayor Carol Benson

I recently delivered a $25,000 grant as seed funding to re-build a skate park in Black Diamond. I am very glad to help kick off the fundraising effort, which has seen great enthusiasm in the community. I know a new skate park would be a treasured resource, just as the last one was!

Dunn Visits the 'Be the Hope XOXO Walk' in Maple Valley

Councilmember Reagan Dunn with Tina McDonough, Founder of Valley Girls & Guys

I was happy to support the Valley Girls & Guys at their 3rd annual Be the Hope XOXO Walk this week. To learn more about Valley Girls & Guys’ important work fighting cancer and supporting cancer patients and their families, visit www.valleygirlsandguys.org.

All King County Libraries Are Fully Re-Opened

Councilmember Reagan Dunn at the Newcastle Library.

All King County libraries have fully reopened for in-building visits! You can now pick up holds, browse, use computers, print, and get help from staff inside any library.

Please note that hours have changed at all library locations. Check your local library hours here. Find details about what will be different during your next trip to the library here.

Mark Your Calendars: Free Document Shredding Event in Newcastle!

Free document shredding will take place at the Newcastle Branch of Homestreet Bank on Saturday, July 31 from 10 AM - 1 PM. Accepted items include copy/industrial/blue paper, reports, contracts, paperclips, stables, newspapers, phone books, magazines, and hanging file folders.

Please contact Homestreet Bank at 425-401-8778 for more details.

In the News

• Auburn Examiner: New Development in Unincorporated King County will Require Electric Vehicle Charging 
• Seattle Medium: Dunn Introduces Legislation To Provide Greater Transparency For Property Taxes 
• Voice of the Valley: Dunn Delivers a King County Grant as Seed Funding to Rebuild a Skate Park in Black Diamond 
• Seattle Medium: Following Surge In Murder Rate, Gun Violence, Dunn Seeks To Reestablish Gang Unit