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

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

On Veterans Day, let us pause to reflect on the brave men and women who have served our nation in the armed services. It is only through their heroism that you and I can enjoy the freedoms that we have today.

To all our veterans—today we collectively honor you for your service. Thank you for your courage, your sacrifice, your love of country, and for risking your lives so we can live ours. We owe you an immeasurable debt of gratitude.

Sincerely,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

Support for the Maple Valley Veterans Memorial

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn with Maple Valley Councilmember Victoria Schroff, Maple Valley Councilmember Diden Pierson, and volunteers with the Greater Maple Valley Veterans Memorial Foundation

As an early supporter of the Greater Maple Valley Veterans Memorial Foundation, I am pleased to have delivered a total of $5,000 in King County grants to help build a new memorial to honor those who have answered their country’s call to service. Construction of the Maple Valley Memorial, located at the corner of SE 248^th and Witte Rd, is nearly complete, and the memorial is expected to open soon. I am honored to support this symbol of thanks to our country’s veterans from a grateful community!

Take my District 9 survey!

I want to hear your thoughts! Fill out my online District 9 survey to share your opinion on some of the top issues we are facing here in King County. These surveys help me hear directly from the community about what matters most to you. 

The survey closes December 8, so fill it out today! 

Alan M. Painter Grants

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. Funded projects must demonstrate how they are accessible to all residents regardless of race, income, or language spoken. Please note: These funds may not be used for political activities.

Applications are due Friday, December 15, at 5 PM. Find more information at the Department of Local Services website.

Storefront Repair Grants

Small businesses in unincorporated King County can apply for funding to repair damage caused by vandalism or break-ins that they’ve experienced since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. The Storefront Repair Program serves small businesses (10 employees or less) by providing a one-time grant up to $5,000 to repair and restore storefronts of commercial buildings occupied by operating businesses. Retail, grocery, food service, and personal, professional, or medical services are eligible to apply.

Applications are due December 31. Find more information at the Department of Local Services website.