#KingCountyGoesPurple
As National Recovery Month comes to an end, I want to close our celebration with a note of thanks. I am so grateful for the dedication of the service providers and community members who do the work that makes recovery in all its forms possible.
I hope that when you see the color purple in September, you will remember and celebrate the over 20 million Americans who are in recovery across the nation!
 Creating a Community-Based Stop Hate Hotline and Online Reporting Portal
 Councilmember Reagan Dunn testifying at Tuesday's King County Council meeting.
This past Tuesday, the King County Council unanimously approved legislation I sponsored that creates a new community-based Stop Hate Hotline and online portal that will expand reporting access for victims of hate crimes. I am grateful to my colleagues for their support! Without boosting reporting rates, we only allow crimes of hate and bias to proliferate — and no one in King County should live in threat of retaliation or even danger due to their race, religion, beliefs, appearance, or any other differences that exist among us.
A plan for the new reporting system is due to the King County Council by May 2, 2023. As this develops, I will be sure to keep you updated!
Supporting Our Local Food Banks
 Councilmember Reagan Dunn helping Covington Mayor Jeff Wagner and community members distribute food with the Covington Storehouse
As record level inflation rates have more people looking for help to feed their families, I have been hearing from food banks across King County that they are overwhelmed by the need they are seeing. To assist our local food banks with meeting this great need, this week the King County Council voted to approve a proposal I sponsored to start identifying all possible ways, such as through grants or volunteer recruitment, we can support those organizations working at the frontlines of food insecurity.
Thank you to all our King County food banks for their incredible work feeding our families and communities!
-
Covington Maker’s Market & Fall Fest – Saturday, October 1, 10 AM - 3 PM at Real Life Church
The Covington Maker’s Market and Fall Fest is a fun, family-friendly event will take place at Real Life Church and is co-hosted by the Covington Chamber and the City of Covington. It is open to makers, creators, crafters, and artisans as well as more traditional, storefront businesses, MLM businesses, and others. There will be food vendors, family games and activities, live music and giveaways.
-
53rd Annual Salmon Days – Saturday, October 1 - Sunday, October 2, 2022, 12 PM - 6 PM on Front Street in Issaquah
The annual Salmon Days festival is presented by the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, which began in Issaquah in 1970. It returns every year during the first weekend in October, with the goal of providing a community celebration focused on honoring the miraculous return of the salmon. The two-day event will have a parade, live music, food vendors, a salmon BBQ, and several family-fun activities and entertainment.
-
National Coffee with a Cop Day – Wednesday, October 5, 10 AM – 12 PM at the Renton Chamber of Commerce
The Renton Chamber of Commerce is hosting representatives from the Renton Police Department will be available to answer any questions you have related to crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigations, recruitment or community programs and services that are available to the community of Renton. Besides coffee and great conversation, the Renton Chamber will be bringing in some local treats!
-
Bellevue Fire Department Open House – Saturday, October 15, 10 AM – 4 PM at all Bellevue Fire Stations
The Bellevue Fire Department is hosting their first Open House since COVID-19. All nine fire stations will be open to the public from 10am-4pm.
Have a community event in District 9 you would like to promote? Email Jacques.Imperial@kingcounty.gov to get it in our weekly newsletter!
Apply Today for King County’s Child Care Subsidy Program
Best Starts for Kids (BSK) is a King County voter-approved initiative to support every baby born or child raised in King County to reach adulthood happy, healthy, safe and thriving. Starting in 2022, these investments include $20 million per year for a new child care subsidy program.
Families who are interested in the subsidy can fill out a five-minute eligibility form to see if they may qualify for help paying for child care. This is the first step in the application process.
Find more information at the BSK website.
|
|
