Working to Curb Repeat Offenders, Reduce Crime
 Councilmember Reagan Dunn talking with local law enforcement.
On Wednesday I introduced a proposal that would target the revolving door for low-level repeat offenders. This legislation asks the County to create a plan to hold certain repeat offenders in custody until they have received a bond hearing or have been arraigned—working to stop these repeat offenders from continuing to commit crimes.
This legislation came after multiple incidents where a repeat offender continued to commit dangerous crimes after being arrested then released. This includes a man with nearly 40 arrests being released one day after being arrested for motorcycle theft, a carjacking incident where a 5-year-old child was still in the car, and a 35 person arrest for retail theft in December of 2021 that ended with only one person booked in jail.
Our most emboldened and notorious criminals must answer for their crimes and be stopped rather than simply being released to inflict more harm onto our communities. I will continue to keep you updated on this proposal as it works it's way through the legislative process.
Save the Date: Petrovitsky Park Movie Night THIS SATURDAY, July 30th!
Bring out the lawn chairs and join me for the last King County movie night this summer in District 9 at Petrovitsky Park on July 30th! I hope to see you there for a fun time with family and friends. Details are below:
Despicable Me at Petrovitsky Park
Saturday, July 30 Seating opens at 8 PM, movie starts at 9:10 PM
Proposing a Graffiti Clean-Up Initiative in King County
Graffiti is a highly-visible crime that sends a signal that neighborhoods are not being cared for or looked after. With the dramatic rise in crime that we are seeing in King County, this is the wrong message to send.
To address this ongoing problem, I introduced legislation that would create a comprehensive King County graffiti clean-up program, coordinated with the Department of Local Services and the Sheriff’s Office. This would include a way for people to report graffiti, County to clean up teams, and access citizen graffiti removal kits to utilize on their own.
It is my hope that we can get this legislation passed, and, in turn, keep our neighborhoods clean and safe.
Learn more about this initiative HERE.
King County Offers Housing Repair Services to Low-Income Homeowners and Special Needs Renters
King County funding provides for repairs such as replacing your roof, installing a new septic system, repairs addressing emergency conditions, health and safety repairs or major building preservation issues within the single family owner occupied home. For renters with a disability, the County provides funding to make your unit more accessible.
Call King County Housing Repair at 206-263-9095 or visit Housing Repair - King County to learn more about the process, how to access services, and eligibility criteria.
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