Requesting audits to ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely
 Councilmember Dunn speaks to reporters at the Green River Road homeless encampment.
This week I sent a letter to the Auditor’s office asking that they provide an audit on the finances and performance of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.
Since its founding by King County and the City of Seattle in 2019, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has experienced multiple setbacks and other causes for concern that led me to suggest the audits this week. Some of these reasons included: a significant increase in the count of individuals experiencing homelessness in King County; delays in finalizing community partner contracts; guiding principles and mission of the interlocal agreement that established the KCRHA not being met; a major budget increase being requested by the KCRHA Board of Governors; and the lack of a five-year plan, as requested in the agreement.
We owe it to our tax-paying residents to hold government agencies accountable and that taxpayer money is being invested wisely.
To read the letter and my press release, click here.
Happy National Dog Day, District 9!
Happy National Dog Day! Now through August 31st, you'll find Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) donation bins at Fred Meyer stores in Kent (Redondo), Renton (Renton Center and Benson Plaza), and Auburn (Auburn Way). Donations of cat and dog food, treats, and toys are accepted. Food donations will go to RASCK’s pet food bank to help owners in need in our region. Toys and treats will go to the shelter pets while they wait to be adopted.
Additionally, our office would love to see your photos of our District 9 dogs! Send a photo of your dog, their name, age, and hometown to me at Reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov, and I will feature them on my social media pages and in the next newsletter.
Thank you for your consideration of donating to Regional Animal Services of King County – and I can’t wait to see photos of my furriest constituents.
Something to Celebrate: Anniversary celebrations for the cities of Maple Valley and Covington!
The City of Covington and the City of Maple Valley are both celebrating their 25th birthdays over the next few days! Both cities started as logging towns, were incorporated on August 31, 1997, and have experienced significant growth throughout the years. It has been an honor to represent both cities in District 9.
I hope you will join me in celebrating their 25th anniversary at the following birthday bashes:
City of Covington
When: Friday, August 26, 2022 at 6:30-8pm
Where: Covington Community Park Stage
City of Maple Valley
When: Monday, August 29, 2022 at 5:30 - 8:30pm
Where: Legacy Site at 25719 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE
Healthy Communities & Parks Fund
This opportunity funds projects and programs that provide new, increased, or enhanced access to recreation, parks, and open space in underserved communities, including investing in capacity-building for community groups. Program goals include reducing disparities and improving the health and well-being of King County residents in marginalized communities by increasing access to recreation, parks, and open space.
Applications are due September 18, 2022.
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
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