 The start of an exciting year!
Dear Friend,
I couldn’t be more grateful to serve our communities as I start my term as King County Councilmember for District 3, nor more excited to work together with residents from part, or all, of the cities or surrounding areas of Issaquah, Sammamish, Redmond, Woodinville, Bothell, Duvall, Carnation, Preston, Fall City, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Snoqualmie Pass and Skykomish to ensure that each of our communities thrive, now and into the future!
So, as we get to work, I’d like to start out with two questions for you:
- What do you love about your community that you would like to protect and support?
- What about your community would you like to see created or changed?
Please consider these questions and let’s have a conversation over a cup of coffee in person, by Teams/Zoom, or by phone or email. These conversations are the way we will become the community we want to be together over the next 10 years as we grow and change. And it takes you to help bring about what you want to see in our communities! Thanks for being at the table.
Stay safe, stay healthy and stay in touch -
Sarah
Tell me what matters to you – take our survey!
We put together a quick survey to find out what is most important to my bosses, our District 3 residents - that's you and 251,999 others! You can fill it out here or request a paper copy through the mail by emailing me at sarah.perry@kingcounty.gov – or just give our office a call at 206-477-1003 and we will walk through this together by phone. Thanks!
Meet the team working for you!
Interested in meeting with Councilmember Perry? Reach out to our Legislative Aide, Robby Paige at robby.paige@kingcounty.gov.
Interested in inviting Councilmember Perry to your community group or in learning about important community resources? Reach out to our Communications and Constituent Relations Manager, Osman Salahuddin at osman.salahuddin@kingcounty.gov.
Interested in working on a policy issue with Councilmember Perry? Reach out to our Policy Analyst, Erika Boyd, at erika.boyd@kingcounty.gov.
Interested in hearing more about Councilmember Perry’s key priorities across District 3? Reach out to our Chief of Staff, Libby Hollingshead, at libby.hollingshead@kingcounty.gov.
Elected Chair of Local Services and Land Use Committee
I am excited to share that my colleagues have elected me as Chair of the Local Services and Land Use Committee of the King County Council. I look forward to leading on issues of our unincorporated and rural areas, permitting and zoning, county roads and bridges, local parks and trails, housing, growth management, water and sewer district plans, historic preservations, and more!
I’m also serving on the following committees: Committee of the Whole, Budget and Fiscal Management, Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee, Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee, Employment and Administration Committee, Regional Water Quality Committee, Flood Control District Board of Supervisors, and Flood Control District Executive Committee.
Our District 3 team is excited to get to work on meeting the needs of our communities in these areas and more.
Please plan to join us on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. for your King County Council meetings to listen or share, or both!
Legislative Priorities
I am excited to build on the feedback from your survey and, in the meantime, I have a few key priority areas that I am moving forward on right out of the gate:
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Environment: I am prioritizing protecting farms, forests, air and water, supporting our Growth Management Act and zoning laws, as well as promoting transit options, alternatives and schedules that work for all of our working families.
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Small Business: I am actively engaging with and supporting our small businesses throughout our communities, ensuring that each has access to pandemic recovery tools and will work together to remove obstacles, streamline fees, and promote visibility.
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Equity, Access & Opportunity: I am looking forward to building our public/private partnerships as a voice and vote for workforce and affordable housing, realistic childcare and eldercare options, and apprenticeship/internship pipelines to family wage jobs prioritizing communities of color, women, veterans and youth exiting foster care.
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Behavioral Health: I am passionate about finding innovative ways to strengthen the critical programmatic, workforce and facility space needed to meet the demand and ensure the potential for stable lives for our families and community members.
District 3 Spotlight: Snoqualmie!
Check out where the spotlight is shining on a business, non-profit, and civic engagement opportunity this month! Take a look at what they bring to each of us when you get a chance - and remember to Go Local!
Small Business Spotlight: Aahaar an Indian Eatery
Aahaar is a restaurant serving amazing multi-regional Indian food with a focus on Southern Indian cuisine! Chef and owner Ajay Panicker hails from Tamil Nadu in India, where he gained professional chef training. He has put his knowledge of different cuisines, spices, and techniques to use, and the outcome is nothing short of phenomenal. Visit Aahaar today at 7726 Center Blvd SE # 135, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, or give them a call and place an order at 425-888-5500!
Non-Profit Spotlight: Encompass NW
Encompass NW partners with Snoqualmie Valley and Greater eastside families, building healthy foundations for children of all abilities. Through Early Learning, Pediatric Therapy, and Family Enrichment, Encompass NW helps children by promoting social-emotional development, problem solving, and offering speech, occupational, and behavioral health therapies, and supporting families with resources and informational workshops. Visit their website below to learn more about their important work, or contact them at info@encompassnw.org or 425-888-3347.
City Spotlight: Snoqualmie
In addition to welcoming our new Snoqualmie Mayor in the fabulous Katherine Ross, our Snoqualmie residents – and neighbors throughout the district – have an exciting opportunity to participate in the final design and development of Snoqualmie’s brand-new all-inclusive park at Centennial Field, located at 39903 SE Park St. Snoqualmie, WA. 98065 (design shown above). If you would like to volunteer on this outstanding community and regional project, contact Gail Folkins at gfolkins@snoqualmiewa.gov or 425-888-1555 to let her know of your interest!
Pass it on!
Please forward this email widely and invite others to sign up to my email updates to make sure they know what's going on around District 3 and King County!
Finally... a reminder that I’d love to grab a cup of coffee and talk, or come speak to an organization, a Homeowners Association, school, or group. Just reach out to our team member Robby at robby.paige@kingcounty.gov or at 206-477-1003 and Robby will set us up!
Now, let’s get to work like our community depends on it!
 Sarah Perry
King County Council
District 3
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