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

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I’m happy to share that the new King County Customer Service Center is now open! Located on the second floor of King Street Center at 201 S. Jackson Street in Seattle, the center is designed to be a one-stop shop for the county’s most in-demand services, including:

• Property tax payments
• Taxpayer assistance and exemptions
• Vital Records (birth and death certificates)
• Vehicle and vessel licensing
• Marriage licensing
• Document recording
• Taxi, TNC, and for-hire driver permits
• Pet licensing
• Public records requests
• Claims

The Customer Service Center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on county holidays. There are also drop boxes available during regular business hours outside the main entrance at Second Avenue and Jackson Street to quickly drop off documents or other materials.

In addition, you’ll have the option to “wait in line” virtually or make an appointment through a newly-offered platform called QLess. King County agencies using QLess will have links on their respective web pages. You can make an appointment or join the queue online, via smartphone app, or in person by visiting QLess kiosks at the Customer Service Center.

I’m pleased to see in-person customer service returning for the first time since the start of the pandemic. As always, if I can help you access any of these services, please send me an email at reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov.

All my best,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

Happy Earth Day!

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn with former Deputy Director for King County's Water and Land Resources Division Megan Smith, King County Project Manager Jon Hansen, and KBA, Inc. Resident Engineer/Inspector Justin Clements.

As we recognize Earth Day tomorrow, I’d like to highlight a recently-completed restoration project along the Cedar River. Not only did this project make emergency repairs along the Cedar River that improved flood protection for homes, infrastructure, and the Cedar River Trail, but it importantly improved habitat for threatened salmon runs.

I was honored to support this collaborative effort through my role as Chair of the King County Flood Control District!

Read more about this project at The Seattle Times.

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Tomorrow is the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! Visit the Take Back Day website for resources to help you dispose of unneeded medications in your home, seek treatment for a substance use disorder, and learn more about the drug overdose epidemic in the United States.

Fairwood Recycling Collection Event

A recycling event is coming up next Saturday, April 29, at NW Life Church in Fairwood! For a list of accepted items and restrictions, see the recycling event flyer. 

Saturday, Apr 29th, 2023
9 AM - 3 PM

NWLife Church parking lot
13120 SE 192nd St, Renton

If you would like to have your event featured in an upcoming newsletter, please contact Jon Cantalini at jon.cantalini@kingcounty.gov.

RFP: Cannabis, Tobacco, and Vaping Prevention Community Grants

Funded organizations will work directly with youth and/or influential adults to assess, plan, and implement projects that address the factors that affect youth cannabis, tobacco, and vapor use in their communities. Funding is available for new projects or to further projects that have already begun. Projects should create a long-term change rather than have short-term effects.

Applications are due April 28, 2023, at 1 PM. Find more information at the Public Health website. 

BSK Capital Program RFP

Best Starts Capital Program will provide contracts for building repairs, renovations and new construction or expansion to improve access to high quality programs and services for low-income children, young people, and families, with a priority for those serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. In addition, rural areas and or low-income areas with lack of access will be prioritized.

Applications are due May 26, 2023. Find more information at the Best Starts for Kids website.