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

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

This week, the King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors unanimously passed its 2024 budget, providing $131 million in funding to critical flood protection projects across King County without increasing taxes. 

In addition, this budget includes funding for two new capital projects in District 9: a culvert replacement under 186^th Avenue SE in the community of May Valley in unincorporated King County near Renton, and a feasibility study of options to modify the Erickson Levee along the Cedar River in the City of Renton. 

As Chair of the Flood Control District Board of Supervisors, I am proud that the District is working to increase protections against flooding for people and property in King County in a fiscally responsible manner.

All my best,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

Sign up for flood alerts

In King County, flooding and high water are most common from October through April during periods of heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt. In order to be prepared before serious flooding occurs, sign up to receive alerts about rising floodwaters on major rivers in King County.

Find more tips on how to prepare for flooding at the King County website.

Register for the King County Behavioral Health Legislative Forum

King County is hosting their annual Behavioral Health Legislative Forum next week. The event is free and open to all who are interested in learning more about the work being done to enhance support systems for mental health and substance use disorder in King County and across Washington state.

When: Monday, November 20, 2023, from 6:00 – 8:30pm

Where: In-person at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall

Register and find more information

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.