Dunn Honors Enumclaw Thunder Dome Car Museum for Work on Behalf of Epilepsy Research, Education
 Left to right: Troy and Kari Thomas, owners of the Thunder Dome Car Museum; King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn; and Kevin Koppes, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation Washington
Last weekend I presented a King County Recognition to Kari and Troy Thomas of the Thunder Dome Car Museum to honor their work on behalf of the Epilepsy Foundation Washington. By raffling off a restored classic car, they were able to donate $60,000 to support epilepsy awareness and research!
Thank you Kari and Troy for your extraordinary generosity and for making it your mission to support the many families across Washington State who are working through the challenges of epilepsy.
Dunn Proposes Crime Data Dashboard to Provide Clarity, Transparency
I recently introduced legislation to create a comprehensive dashboard, drawing from data from multiple King County agencies, that clearly presents information related to crime.
Right now, our crime statistics system is fractured, preventing us from having a fully informed conversation around criminal justice. This data dashboard would present crime data clearly and concisely, while allowing folks to easily identify trends and relevant patterns such as repeat offenders that are revolving through the justice system.
Read more about this proposal here.
The King County Council Confirms Patti Cole-Tindall as Our New Sheriff
At Tuesday's Council meeting, the King County Council voted to confirm Patti Cole-Tindall as King County's new Sheriff. I congratulate Sheriff Cole-Tindall for her new role and look forward to continuing a productive relationship with her office.
Right now, Sheriff Cole-Tindall is in a critical position to address the alarming erosion of public safety that we are witnessing even as we are experiencing a severe deputy shortage. We have heard from King County residents that what they want is a stronger Sheriff’s Office and more law enforcement in their communities. This is a big task, and a monumentally important one. I will partner with Sheriff Cole-Tindall however I can to further our shared mission of rebuilding public safety in King County.
New Funding Opportunity: Survivor-Centered Mobile Advocacy
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund community-based programs and/or tribes to provide survivor-centered mobile advocacy to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Applications are due June 6, 2022 by 5pm. Find more information at the DCHS blog.
New Funding Opportunity: Engagement Projects for Seniors
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund small grants of $25,000 for projects that support community-building and social connection opportunities for seniors.
Applications are due June 14, 2022 by 5pm. Find more information at the DCHS blog.
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