  Councilmember Reagan Dunn visits the site of 2020 flooding
This week, the Flood Control District passed its 2023 budget. I am proud to have worked for investments that address flood risks on Issaquah Creek and May Creek.
This budget delivered critical funding to identify and prioritize capital projects along Issaquah Creek as a result of a study I requested after severe flooding in 2020 highlighted the need for increased flood protection in this area. In addition, I sponsored an amendment to develop a workplan for improving drainage in the upper May Valley.
I’m glad to support continued investments in protecting our people, businesses, and infrastructure from the destruction caused by flooding.
After many weeks of deliberation, the King County Council is scheduled to vote on King County’s 2023-2024 biennial budget at next week’s Council meeting on Tuesday, November 15 at 1 PM. You can watch these proceedings at KCTV.
This review and approval of the two-year County budget is one of the most important functions of the King County Council. Our final vote on the budget follows an approximately two-month process of reviewing and amending Executive Constantine’s proposed budget. The resulting final budget outlines how King County will spend $15.8 billion in taxpayer dollars over the next two years. To learn more about what is in Executive Constantine’s proposed budget, visit our budget webpage.
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Renton Fall Harvest Food Drive - Saturday, November 12, 9 AM - 1 PM at the Renton Community Center
Bring non-perishable food to benefit local food banks
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Renton Holiday Bazaar - Friday, November 18, 10 AM - 6 PM & Saturday, November 19, 9 AM - 5 PM at the Renton Community Center
Kick off your holiday shopping with local vendors!
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Enumclaw Harvest Market – Saturday, November 19, 10 AM - 2 PM in downtown Enumclaw
Visit the big white tent at Cole St. and Myrtle Ave. for fresh produce, artisan goods, and more!
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Snowflake Lane - Nightly, November 25 - December 23 at 7 PM in downtown Bellevue
Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, and dancers in this complimentary nightly parade of holiday floats. Gather on the sidewalks between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from NE 4th to NE 8th Streets. Free parking available in nearby garages.
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Maple Valley Hometown Holidays - Thursday, December 1, 6 PM - 8 PM at 4 Corners
Tree lighting, holiday music, live reindeer, photo opportunities, community vendors, and more!
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Covington Community Tree Lighting - Saturday, December 3, 4 PM - 6 PM in the Fred Meyer Parking Lot across from Don Henning roundabout
Come enjoy caroling, crafts, cookie decorating, Santa photos, and even an appearance from our friends from Arendelle, Anna and Elsa!
If you would like to have your event featured in an upcoming newsletter, please contact Jon Cantalini at jon.cantalini@kingcounty.gov.
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 Best Starts for Kids website.
Alan M. Painter Grant Program
King County’s Alan M. Painter Grant Program funds community projects that allow unincorporated area residents to participate in, and be more connected to, their communities and King County. Applications are due December 2, 2022.
Find more information at the Department of Local Services website.
School-Based Health Centers Enhancement Grants
Public Health—Seattle & King County is requesting applications from healthcare service providers and school/community partners to implement enhancements to school-based health center services in King County. Applications are due Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2PM.
Find more information at the Best Starts for Kids blog.
Help Me Grow King County Grants
The Help Me Grow King County strategy is designed to support families and their children by connecting them to what they need, when and how they need it.
This RFP is seeking to partner with groups and organizations:
- that are rooted in the communities they serve;
- that share culture and language with the families and communities they serve;
- that hold strong relationships with the families and communities they serve; and
- that implement family and community informed programs providing pregnant women and people, parents and caregivers warm connections to services.
Applications are due Thursday, December 15 at 2 PM.
Find more information at the Best Starts for Kids blog.
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Services Available for Nonprofits
King County and our partners can provide technical assistance and capacity building to community-based organizations and nonprofits receiving federal COVID-19 funding.
Find more information at King County's Department of Equity and Social Justice website.
King County Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Eligible families may receive financial assistance to pay for their child care at eligible providers.
Find more information at the Child Care Resources website.
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