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

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Temperatures this week have been the lowest of the season, with more cold weather on the way. Many who live in unincorporated areas of my district rely on propane to heat their homes. Unfortunately, I’ve heard from multiple constituents that they aren’t receiving the propane they need in a timely manner.  

As your Councilmember, I rely on hearing from you, my constituents, about your experiences and issues. If you have been experiencing delays in propane delivery to you home, please let me know by contacting me at reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-1009 to help me understand the scope of the issue.

Thank you for bringing these important issues to my attention. It is my honor to represent you on the King County Council.

All my best,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

King Conservation District Elections

King Conservation District (KCD) is holding an election for Position 1 on its Board of Supervisors. The candidate filing window for this election is December 4 through 8, 2023. Voting takes place January 23 through February 13, 2024.

The all-volunteer, five-member Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing KCD operations, budget, and policy. Supervisors serve three-year terms and steer the direction of resources for the $8 million, 30-staff-person district. KCD provides assistance to private residents in forest management, farm conservation planning, wildfire preparedness, and streamside and shoreline enhancement. It also offers grants and works with cities and other organizations to support community gardens, urban forest canopy, and local food systems.

Learn more at the King Conservation District website.

Upcoming holiday events across District 9

• Bellevue – Snowflake Lane
  Nightly through December 24^th, 7 PM along Bellevue Way and NE 8th Street outside Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square, and Bellevue Place.

• Black Diamond - Black Diamond Hometown Christmas
  Saturday, December 9, 10 AM – 3 PM at the Black Diamond Museum

• Covington – Community Tree Lighting
  Saturday, December 2^nd, 4 – 6 PM at the Fred Meyer parking lot across from the Don Henning roundabout

• Covington – Holidaze Lights Out Swim
  Saturday, December 2^nd, 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Covington Aquatic Center

• Enumclaw – Holiday Night Market Featuring Elvis
  Friday, December 1^st, 4 – 8 PM on Cole Street

• Enumclaw – 57^th Annual Santa Parade
  Saturday, December 2^nd, 6 PM on Cole Street

• Maple Valley – Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting
  Thursday, December 7^th, 6 – 8 PM at 4 Corners

• Renton – Opening Night of Holiday Lights
  Friday, December 1^st, 6 – 8:30 PM at Gene Coulon Park

How to help local families during the holidays

• Support a food bank near you.
• Contribute toys, non-perishable food, and monetary donations Jerry Woods Holiday Engine, which will be visiting several neighborhoods in Maple Valley and Covington this weekend.
• Contribute to Eastside Fire's toy drive this Saturday. 

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.

In the News

• KOMO News: King County vice-chair calls for probe into low prosecution rate of juvenile sex assault cases