Your Weekly Update on What's Happening at the King County Council  

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I’m writing to invite you to join me at the 3rd annual King County Conference on Substance Use Disorders, happening on Thursday, May 11th in Bellevue (with the option to attend virtually)! 

3rd Annual King County Conference on Substance Use Disorders 
Presented by the King County Council, Public Health – Seattle & King County, the King County Recovery Coalition, and King County’s Department of Community and Human Services

Thursday, May 11, 2023
10 AM – 4 PM

Bellevue College
3000 Landerholm Cir SE
Bellevue, WA 98007

All are welcome to attend and the event is free of charge. Whether you are simply interested in learning more about substance use disorders, have a loved one who struggles with drug or alcohol use, or struggle with substance use yourself—this conference is for you.

With sessions covering topics including combatting the rise of fentanyl in King County and expanding treatment for those who are experiencing homelessness, we will engage on some of the most pressing issues facing our communities.

For more information and to sign up, visit the 2023 King County Conference on Substance Use Disorders registration page. 

I hope to see you there! 

All my best,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

Wednesday, May 29: Cedar Hills Regional Landfill Community Meeting

The Cedar Hills Regional Landfill

The King County Solid Waste Division is hosting a community meeting on Wednesday, March 29 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Maywood Middle School in Renton. 

This meeting is an opportunity to learn and ask questions about what’s going on at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, including current and planned construction projects, environmental monitoring activities, and operational activities. You will also receive updates on Bio Energy Washington's renewable energy plant.

Language interpreters and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided when requested at least one week before the meeting by calling 206-477-4466 or 711 TTY Relay.

Proclaiming National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week in King County

This week, I was joined by Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles and our colleagues on the King County Council in proclaiming this week as National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. I was honored to lead this observance that helps inspire dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth.

Resources for those experiencing substance use disorder:
Washington Recovery Helpline: 1-866-789-1511
SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Alcoholics Anonymous Greater Seattle: (206) 587-2838
King County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Division Client Services line: 1-800-790-8049
Northpoint the Evergreen: (855) 218-8022
PNW Adult Teen Challenge: (425) 226-2608

4 Culture Collections Care Grant

4Culture Collections Care grant helps King County’s archivists, librarians, and historians protect the tangible objects that make up history so that the generations of today and tomorrow can continue to learn from them.

Applications are due March 31, 2023. Visit the 4Culture website for more information.