 March 2022: Springing Forward!
Dear Friend,
This past quarter has been a whirlwind! I have spent each week connecting with local leaders, and all these conversations have been instrumental in laying the framework for me to develop new initiatives to help our communities thrive!
Just as we leapt into Spring earlier this week, I’m also transitioning my focus to meet with small businesses and non-profit organizations across our District! If you are a small business owner or are on the board of a local non-profit, or simply want to recommend one or the other, please reach out by email, sarah.perry@kingcounty.gov, or phone at 206-477-1003, and share your information so that I can make sure I meet with the places that are most important to you!
Stay safe, stay healthy and stay in touch -
Upcoming Events!
March 24th, 6:00PM: Sno-Valley Community Forum
A virtual community forum for unincorporated areas outside of Carnation, Duvall, Fall City, North Bend, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, or Snoqualmie Pass. Join us to share your thoughts! Meeting Link: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/89295708409 (password: TOWNhall22)
March 29th, 6:15PM: Redmond Town Hall
Councilmember Claudia Balducci and I are co-hosting an in-person Town Hall on Tuesday, March 29th at 6:15PM at 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond (MAPS). Join us for a gathering and opportunity to get to know one another, ask questions, and hear about our goals for the greater Redmond Community!
Click "Going" on the Facebook event and sign up for the event here or at the link below so that we have enough refreshments (kiddos welcome)!
April 21st, 6:30PM: Snoqualmie Town Hall
Save the date to join us for a Snoqualmie Town Hall on April 21st, 6:30PM at Encompass NW (9050 384th Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065). Stay tuned for more details!
Celebrate Womxn’s History Month!
This month, we not only celebrated the impact that women and girls across the world have in their remarkable accomplishments, but also the every-day contributions women make that help shape our lives. Women across King County and Washington state have paved the way toward equality for all! To honor the impact of all women, King County Council passed a resolution recognizing Women’s History Month.
I am honored to serve on Council with two amazing women, our Chair Councilmember Claudia Balducci, and Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles who is hosting our Womxn’s History Month panel on Resilience, Power and Healing! Please join us on Wednesday, March 30th at 11:45AM via Councilmember Kohl-Welles' Facebook page and KCTV Live Stream here -- I am thrilled to be one of the panelists alongside some outstanding leaders in our community!
Council Grants for Your Non-Profit – Apply for Funding Today
Do you know a great non-profit, veteran’s organization or an organization supporting housing stability in our community? Check out the funding opportunities available for organizations supporting these causes! If you are interested, please reach out to our Communications Manager Osman Salahuddin at Osman.Salahuddin@kingcounty.gov or by phone at 206-507-9860 for an application form:
Community Service Grants: Each biennium King County Districts can award Community Service Operating to any non-profit or local government to help further community needs. We have a total of $50,000 to award and will likely be issuing multiple smaller awards.
Veterans Service Organization Grants: VSO grants can be awarded to any veterans’ services organization. We have a total of $10,000 for this calendar year to award, with a minimum award of $2,500 each.
Housing Service Grants: Grants can be awarded to city or county-level government agencies, unincorporated areas, tribes, or community-based organizations the support local housing stability. We have a total of $55,500 to award this year, with a minimum award of $5,000 each.
Putting Our Communities First!
[LEFT] CM Perry meeting with a group of 5th and 6th graders in the Lake Washington School District (they are leading a project to help cut carbon emissions!) [RIGHT] CM Perry at a ribbon cutting at Pine Lake Middle School to celebrate their solar panel installation with PSE, the Issaquah School District, and the City of Sammamish.
Your elected leaders have been hard at work on initiatives that will help our region immediately! These investments put our communities at the forefront, and a few of the highlights are below:
- We recently passed an Ordinance to strengthen King County’s building and energy codes, improving air quality and reducing emissions for new housing in unincorporated areas!
- WA State passed a Transportation package that gave $29 billion towards Eastrail, a regional trail that connects our area from Renton to Woodinville and helps fast-track King County Parks’ projects!
- In April, I'm honored and excited to host a meeting with Interim Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall, EF&R Fire Chief Clark, and police chiefs and fire chiefs throughout our District for a behavioral health conversation. Our goal is to understand the gaps and overlaps in our services as well as opportunities and next steps together for the optimal health of our communities!
Redmond City Spotlight!
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: Summit Dance Co.
Summit Dance Co. was founded in 2016 by mother-daughter team, Gayle Leyde and Amanda Kaneshiro! Located in Redmond Ridge, they enrich lives with innovative dance and movement education in a community-oriented environment and have classes for people of all ages and backgrounds! Visit them at 22500 NE Marketplace Drive, Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98053 or give them a call at (425) 549-3434.
Non-Profit Spotlight: Centro Cultural Mexicano
Centro Cultural Mexicano strives to inspire inclusive participation by the community in all aspects of education, culture, and society by providing opportunities to create a positive future! They hold many amazing events throughout the year emphasizing Mexican music, art, health, and youth development. Visit them today at 7945 Gilman St, Redmond, WA 98052 or give them a call at (425) 896-7067.
City Spotlight: Redmond
The city of Redmond has embarked on some amazing work with their parks and trails through the leadership of Mayor Angela Birney and the City Council. In addition, they released a Climate Emergency Declaration, which commits Redmond to Carbon Neutrality by 2030. The city is also working on exploring how they can continue to fund a community safety system that enhances police and fire services in the community, and they want to hear from you! Follow this link to register for a community meeting on April 4 and take an online questionnaire by April 15. If you have any questions, please reach out to Redmond Communications Manager Jill Smith at jesmith@redmond.gov or by phone at 425-556-2448.
One More Week To Share Your Voice!
We have gotten over 1000 responses to our District 3 survey and are learning a lot about the priorities of each of our communities! The survey ends on March 31st, so if you haven’t already done so, please take a minute now to complete this short survey so your voice is included in the work we do together!
Stay Connected!
Please forward this email and invite others to sign up to my email updates. Also, make sure that you follow my Facebook account and Twitter page to stay up-to-date on everything I am working on!
Finally... a reminder that I’d love to grab a cup of coffee and talk. Just reach out to our team member Robby at Robby.paige@kingcounty.gov or at 206-477-1003 and Robby will set us up!
 Sarah Perry
King County Council
District 3
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