Dunn Participates in Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting of Mt. Peak Fire Lookout
 Reagan Dunn at the ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the Mt. Peak Fire Lookout with King County Parks Director Warren Jimenez
I recently had the honor of being a part of the big reveal of the new Mt. Peak Fire Lookout in Enumclaw. The effort to rebuild the lookout has been many years in the making, and one that I’m proud to be a part of—especially through my role in helping facilitate a major 10-year partnership between King County Parks and the Mt. Peak Historic Fire Lookout Association that included $250,000 for the project.
I brought my kids with me so they could witness what I think is a historic moment in King County—and my daughter Pemberley was even the first person to climb to the top of the tower! The Mt. Peak Fire Lookout is expected to be open to the public on Monday, October 25th following final inspections.
Dunn Celebrates Opening of Sunset Oaks Affordable Housing Project
 Councilmember Reagan Dunn participates in the ceremonial ribbon cutting for the Sunset Oaks affordable housing project with Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, Renton City Councilmembers, Renton Housing Authority Director Mark Groper, King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove, and King County Executive Dow Constantine.
Today I was honored to join the ribbon cutting ceremony for Sunset Oaks, Renton Housing Authority’s newest affordable housing project. This beautiful new complex consists of studios, 1 bedrooms, and 2 bedrooms, and are a combination of Tax Credit units and Project Based units.
I am proud to have partnered with my colleague Councilmember Dave Upthegrove to provide $5 million in County funding in support of Sunset Oaks, in addition to delivering another $175,000 County grant for the nearby Sunset Neighborhood Park that residents will be able to enjoy. The ongoing Sunset Area Revitalization is an exciting development not only for those needing affordable housing, but for all those in the Renton community!
The Secure Medicine Return Program is Moving!
As fatal drug overdoses skyrocket in our region, please remember that King County provides a Secure Medicine Return Program to help you safely dispose of your unwanted medications. Go here to find drop box locations across King County or call 1-844-633-7765 to request a secure medicine return mail-back envelope.
In one month, King County’s Secure Medicine Return Program will transition to the Washington State Department of Health. Starting November 21st, please visit www.med-project.org or call 1-844-633-7765 to find a disposal kiosk near you.
Apply Today for Afghan Resettlement Capacity Building Mini-Grants
Organizations that are helping settle Afghan refugees arriving in King County are invited to apply for a one-time award of up to $25,000 to support their work.
Applications are being accepted on a continuing basis until all funds are exhausted. The first review date of applications to be awarded will be on or around November 1.
Apply online here. Feel free to reach out to my office with any questions by emailing me at: reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov.
Dunn proposes memorial for lives lost to COVID-19
Earlier this week I introduced legislation that would direct King County to explore creating a public art memorial honoring King County residents who lost their lives to COVID-19.
Nearly 2,000 of our residents have lost their lives to COVID-19 to-date, bringing great tragedy to communities across King County. This memorial would preserve for posterity a consequential chapter in King County’s history while honoring every person who has passed away to COVID-19 and those who mourn them.
Read more here.
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