Thankful for You!
November 2022
Dear Friend,
This past weekend brought us some time for reflection, gratitude, and hopefully some time to share our blessings with our family, loved ones, friends and community members! Whether you celebrated Thanksgiving, Harvest Day or any other excuse to get together with family or friends, I hope that the long weekend brought you lots of joy, some delicious food and time together.
Personally, I want to thank my King County Council colleagues, without whom I would not have had such a great first year on Council. And I want to especially recognize our District 3 team – Chief of Staff Libby Hollingshead, Policy Analyst Rebecca Mendelsohn, Communications and Community Engagement Manager Osman Salahuddin, and Legislative Assistant Robby Paige – who have all been instrumental in helping lead initiatives throughout our district to serve you well.
And finally, I want to take some time to express how thankful I am for you as a resident of the greater District 3 community! I am grateful for the privilege of representing you on the King County Council, and I appreciate any and all of the ways that you have engaged with me and my office this year. We are excited for everything we have coming in 2023 and I’m already looking forward to working together in the new year!
In gratitude,
Cold Weather and Flood Resources
 As we head into winter, the temperature is getting colder and the weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable with the seasonal flood risks moving into landslide and avalanche risks in our District and we want to make sure that you remain safe amidst the changes. We are lucky to have such a highly skilled and dedicated team of leaders who convene regularly to ensure that severe weather events and poor driving decisions do not derail any of your winter plans.
Below are some resources to help you as you stay warm and protected against the cold weather and flooding that may impact the district:
Cold Weather Resources:
Due to the incoming cold weather, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is activating their Severe Weather Response protocols starting Monday through Friday 12/12. Additionally, to stay warm from the cold weather, you can visit any King County Library System location, which are open during their regular hours. Below is the current list of warming center resources in East King County:
Day Centers:
- Issaquah Senior Center 75 NE Creek Way, Issaquah WA 8:30AM – 4PM (M-Th), 8:30AM – 2PM (F)
- Congregations for the Homeless - Day Center (Male-identifying) Lincoln Center 515B 116th Ave NE Suite 174 Bellevue, WA 98004, 5AM – 10PM
- Catholic Community Services - New Bethlehem Day Center (Families with Children) 11920 NE 80th St Suite 100, Kirkland, WA 98033, 9AM – 4PM
- The Sophia Way - Sophia’s Place Day Center (Women-identifying) 3032 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004, 8AM - 3PM
- Friends of Youth 16101 NE 87th ST Suite 110, Redmond, (youth and young adults), 206-236-5437
Emergency Shelters with Drop-in:
- Bellevue: Congregations for the Homeless (515B 116th Ave NE, Bellevue), for adult men, 425-496-4885, closest bus route is the 271
- Kirkland: The Sophia Way, two locations, Helen’s Place (8045 120th Ave NE, Suite 200, Kirkland) and Sophia’s Place (3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue), for adult women, 425-896-7385, closest bus routes are the 239 and 250
- Kirkland: New Bethlehem Place (8045 120th Ave NE, Suite 100, Kirkland), for families with children, 425-679-0354
Flood, Snow and Other Emergency Resources:
- Sign up for ALERT King County, a regional public information and notification service that helps you stay informed about potential floods, hazards and threats that impact your area
- In case of emergency, including medical emergencies, please call 911
- To get in touch with the King County Office of Emergency Management, you can give them a call at 206-296-3830 or visit their website here
- If you would like to help those in need by stocking their food bank or contributing financially so others can stock items for you, please visit the Emergency Feeding Program here
We Passed Our 2023-2024 Biennial Budget!
After months of hard work in Council, with community organizations, and in open community budget meetings where we heard from and integrated the concerns and interests of our King County residents, we passed the King County 2023-24 biennial budget! To read more about some of the successes in the budget, check out this community email!
The 2023-2024 budget honors and deepens the County's commitment to ensuring access and opportunity to those without sufficient income, housing, and healthcare to enable all King County residents to live stable, productive lives.
Among many other areas, below are just a few highlights for our specific district:
⛰️ $1.2 million for King County Search and Rescue!
🏫 $500,000 for a Fall City Community Center!
🎨 $200,000 for a Multi-Cultural Behavioral Health & Art Therapy Pilot Program!
🚂 $35,000 for the Snoqualmie Railroad Museum Pullman Car!
🏳️🌈 $25,000 for Eastside Pride PNW Programs!
I look forward to watching these programs develop and unfold for our King County residents and to continuing to uplift King County's values in supporting initiatives toward a more economically viable, equitable and sustainable future where everyone can thrive. See more King County budget information here!
Out in the Community!
(Left) CM Perry at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound, celebrating a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by MAPS-MCRC and the Together Center; (Right) CM Perry with local Sammamish leaders at a Sammamish Chamber of Commerce meeting.
(Left) CM Perry attending a flag raising ceremony at the Snoqualmie Casino hosted by the Snoqualmie Tribe, Snoqualmie Casino, and the North Bend - Snoqualmie American Legion Post 79 Family to honor and thank our living Veterans for their service; (Right) CM Perry at the Eastside Fire & Rescue retirement celebration for Chief Jeff Clark and Installation ceremony for Chief Ben Lane.
Fall City Spotlight!
Check out where the spotlight is shining on a Fall City business, non-profit, and civic engagement opportunity this month! Take a look at what they bring to each of us when you get a chance – and remember to Go Local!
Aroma Coffee Co has quickly become a mainstay in the Fall City community! Opening their doors just a few years back, co-owners Sara Cox, Kelsey Wilson, and Emily Ridout combined their craving for a deeper community with their passion for amazing coffee, eventually leading them to open one of the most beloved coffee shops in the area. Make sure to give them a visit for a nice cup of coffee or a fresh pastry at 33429 SE Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City, WA 98024!
Olympic Peninsula Fishing Innovations (OPFI) is a non-profit organization that designs and produces unique and adaptive devices that allow individuals with physical limitations to participate in fly-fishing and fly-tying. OPFI hopes these products -- which are available at no charge to anyone -- can bring independence, peace, and a little fun to those facing a challenging recovery! You can learn more about their mission at www.fishagain.org and can reach out if you have any questions at opfinnovations@gmail.com.
The Town of Fall City has been a model community in our unincorporated area in District 3! Under the leadership of President Angela Donaldson of the Fall City Community Association (FCCA) and the other leaders in the area, the region has been committed to growing while preserving its rural character. Fall City is hosting a 2022 Holiday Market coming up on Saturday, December 3rd, so if you're interested in learning more, visit their Facebook page!
Stay Connected!
Please forward this email and invite others to sign up to receive email updates. Also, make sure that you follow our Facebook account and Twitter page to stay up-to-date on everything we are working on together!
Finally... a reminder that I’d love to grab a cup of coffee and talk. Just reach out to our team member Robby at Robby.paige@kingcounty.gov or at 206-477-1003 and Robby will set us up!
 Sarah Perry
King County Council
District 3
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