After a juvenile who failed to engage in Restorative Community Pathways (RCP) diversion programming was charged with the murder of a woman last month, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is calling for an audit of the controversial diversion program.
The 16-year-old was previously arrested in 2021 for brandishing a gun at school and referred to RCP, but did not participate. Instead of then being charged or sent to an alternative diversion program, the juvenile’s case was never addressed.
King County’s failure to hold Restorative Community Pathways accountable is an injustice to juveniles who need meaningful rehabilitation, and to the general public who deserve to be safe. Sadly, we are seeing that there are big consequences to these policy failures. An audit of RCP’s performance and financial practices is long overdue.
Read more about my proposal at KOMO News.
 Left to right: Lee Keller, Patti Payne, Jacob Keller-Rusch, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn
I am so pleased to honor my friend Patti Payne with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service! Patti not only spent her career as a successful journalist shining a light on uplifting stories and good causes, but has used her platform to support many local non-profits by leading fundraising efforts and serving on a variety of boards. Patti is a relentless force for good, and her tireless energy and heart for community service are an inspiration to us all.
Learn more about Patti Payne here.
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King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) Capital Improvements
The purpose of this RFA is to support organizations to make necessary capital improvements, repairs, renovations, and/or expansions in behavioral health treatment facilities located in King County. The goal of these improvements is to improve access to and availability of behavioral health services by assisting with costs associated with building repairs, renovations and/or expansion of existing behavioral health provider facilities. Applications are due Friday, June 28th by 2 PM and can be submitted here. If you have questions, please email Tiffany Ngo, RFA Lead, at dchscontracts@kingcounty.gov.
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