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

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Last week, King County Elections mailed out ballots for the April 2023 Special Election. If you haven't voted yet, I encourage you to do so by submitting your ballot by Election Day on April 25th! 

• If you choose to return your ballot by mail, no stamp is required and your ballot must be postmarked by April 25th. You can also return your ballot at a ballot drop box (open until 8 PM on Election Day) or a voting center. You can find a nearby ballot box or voting center at the Returning My Ballot webpage.
• If you're not yet registered to vote or need to update your voter registration, know that there are only a few more days left until the deadline of Monday, April 17th. Visit the Register to Vote webpage for more information. 
• If you haven't seen your ballot yet, you can get a replacement by visiting the Replacing a Ballot or Envelope webpage.
• Once you vote, you can sign up to receive ballot alerts via text or email to help you make sure your vote is counted at the My Voter Information webpage.

I hope you find this information helpful—and if you've already voted, thank you for participating in our democracy!

All my best,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

Dunn presents check for ADA upgrades at South Bellevue Community Center

Councilmember Reagan Dunn presents a check to Brad Bennett, former Manager of South Bellevue Community Center

I recently visited the South Bellevue Community Center to present a check for a $5,000 King County grant. This funding allowed them to purchase equipment, including an all-terrain wheelchair and climbing harnesses, that expands access to their outdoor Challenge Course and climbing wall. I'm proud to deliver funding that helps more kids participate in such adventurous activities!

Traffic Alert: Upcoming road closures

1-405 at NE 44th St.

Renton/Newcastle on-ramp closure - Fri., April 14, 9 PM - Sat., April 15, 6 AM - The existing NE 44th St on-ramp to northbound I-405 will be closed, with the new ramp opening on Saturday morning. 

Black Diamond full bridge closure - Fri., April 14, 9 PM - Mon., April 17, 7 AM - The Kummer/Dan Evans Bridge on SR 169 will be closed in both directions. 

Issaquah/Preston I-90 multi-lane reductions - Mon. April 17, 10 AM - Wed., April 19 at 6 PM -  Westbound I-90 will be reduced to one lane at the Preston Interchange at Southeast 82nd Street and Highlands Drive.

Mercer Island westbound I-90 closure - Fri., April 14, 10:30 PM - Sat., April 15 6 AM - Westbound I-90 between the Mercer Island lid and I-5 will be closed.

Keynote speaker announced for 3rd Annual King County Conference on Substance Use Disorders

I'm pleased to announce that Ryan Hampton, an expert in our national addiction and drug overdose crisis, will keynote the 3rd Annual King County Conference on Substance Use Disorders, taking place at Bellevue College and online on May 11, 10 AM - 4 PM. 

Read more at the Bellevue Reporter. 

4Culture Heritage Professional Development Stipend

The Heritage Professional Development Stipend program provides stipends ranging from $100 to $1,000 for heritage practitioners in King County to participate in a professional development or career maintenance opportunity. 

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis through October 31. Learn more and apply at the 4Culture Website.

King County Child Care Financial Assistance Program

King County has allocated $7 million of its federal ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding to support King County families with the cost of their child care. Eligible families may receive financial assistance to pay for their child care at eligible providers. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more details, please visit the grant website.

In the News

• Bellevue Reporter: Third annual substance use disorder conference announced