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

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

This week was Primary Election week, and, as of Friday morning, the current count reflects that 40.3% of eligible voters in King County participated! If you were one of them, thank you for taking part in our democracy. You can keep an eye on updated turnout numbers on the Ballot Return Statistics webpage.

Election results will be updated at 4 p.m. on weekdays until results are certified on Tuesday, August 20. You can view King County results here and statewide results are available on the Secretary of State’s website.

There are currently over 2,500 signature challenges that voters can still resolve to have their ballot counted, primarily from those who forgot to sign their ballot or whose signature did not match closely enough to what’s on their voter registration record. Voters will hear from King County Elections by mail, phone, and email if their signature is an issue. The fastest way to learn of and resolve a challenge is to sign up for ballot alerts and use King County Election's online signature resolution tool. Voters have until 4:30 p.m. on August 19 to return the needed form so Elections can count their ballot.

As we continue to watch returns come in, don't forget to track your ballot until it’s counted! If you have any issues, reach out to King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

All my best,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

King County is updating its Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and needs your input! This plan assesses natural and human-caused hazards that can impact our region and develops strategies to reduce risk and build resilience. 

To contribute your ideas, please fill out this short survey.

Mini Recycling Event Saturday, Aug. 10 at Tahoma High School

The Cities of Maple Valley, Black Diamond and Covington are hosting a mini recycling collection event on Saturday, August 10 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Tahoma High School. This recycling event will cover paint, electronics, computer equipment, TVs and paper shredding.

For more details on what is accepted, see the event flyer here.

Newcastle Beach closed due to high bacteria

Newcastle Beach Park's swim area is closed until further notice due to high bacteria count. Although the Newcastle Beach Park swimming area is closed, the park itself is still open. Signs are posted around the swimming areas indicating the areas are closed.

For more information and the current status, please visit King County's website. 

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 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.