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

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The King County Council is entering its August recess, meaning that there will be no Council or committee meetings for the next three weeks.

During this break, my office is focused on engaging with the community and planning for a number of significant issues that we will tackle later this fall, including the future of our juvenile detention center, traffic safety, and passing next year’s budget.

Regular meetings will resume with our next Council meeting on Tuesday, August 20. 

I hope you enjoy the warm weather this weekend!

All my best,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

Dunn meets with Covington Chamber of Commerce, provides $2,500 to Veterans' Spouse Scholarship program

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn meets with Covington Chamber CEO Dana Neuts, Chamber members, and local veterans

I enjoyed the chance to meet with Covington Chamber of Commerce CEO Dana Neuts, Chamber members, and local veterans as we discussed the Chamber's resources for veterans as well as challenges that Covington businesses and communities face. I am proud to have recently provided a $2,500 King County Community Service Organization grant to support the Chamber's Veterans' Spouse Scholarship program—the third year I've been able to provide County support. 

For more information on the Veterans' Spouse Scholarship, visit the Covington Chamber of Commerce's website.

Don't Forget to Vote! Primary Election Day is Tuesday, August 6

Tuesday, August 6 is the Primary Election. Make your voice is heard by mailing your ballot back (no postage necessary, but it must be postmarked by Election Day) or dropping it in a drop box by 8:00 PM on Election Day

If your ballot hasn’t arrived, you can call 206-296-VOTE (8683) to request a replacement ballot. If you aren’t registered but are eligible to vote, you can still register at a vote center location up until 8:00pm on Election Day. If you need assistance to vote, visit a vote center. And don’t forget to track your ballot through King County Elections’ ballot tracker to ensure your vote is counted!

Doors Open grants

Doors Open Facilities grants and Doors Open Sustained Support grants are now available to King County arts, heritage, preservation, and science and technology nonprofit organizations. 

Doors Open Facilities grants provide funding for building, remodeling, and buying specialized space that houses and facilitates cultural work in King County.  

Doors Open Sustained Support grants provide one-year unrestricted funding to meet non-profit organizations' day-to-day needs.

Applications are due September 4, 2024 at 5 PM. If you have questions about either of these funding opportunities, please contact Councilmember Dunn's District Director Carson Coates at carson.coates@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-0773.

VSHSL Gender-Based Violence System Navigation and Mobile Advocacy

The Gender-Based Violence System Navigation and Mobile Advocacy Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks to fund one or more entities to create and operate a network of advocates equipped with Flexible Financial Assistance for adult survivors of Gender-Based Violence, Human Trafficking, and Commercial Sexual Exploitation. 

Applications are due August 8, 2024 at 2 PM. Find more information and apply online.

VSHSL Benefit Application and Appeals Assistance

This RFP seeks to fund entities to provide advocacy, not-for-profit or pro bono legal services that assist low-income or disabled veterans, older adults, or resilient communities living in King County in making initial applications and appeals for federal and state income-generating benefits.

Applications are due August 9, 2024 at 2 PM. Find more information and apply online.

VSHSL Short-Term Engagement Projects

This program awards small grants for community-building events and activities that increase social engagement and connection for seniors and members of resilient communities in King County.

Applications are due August 28, 2024 by 2 PM. Find more information and apply online.