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

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

This weekend, many of us will enjoy an extra day off as we celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, November 11. Yet, let us not forget the reason that we recognize this day.

King County is home to nearly 77,000 veterans, and on Veterans Day, we honor them for their bravery, heroism, and their love for our country. It is only through their sacrifice that you and I get to experience the many blessings of freedom.

To all the courageous men and women of our armed forces who have fought for our country—thank you for your service. We know that freedom isn't free, and owe you an immeasurable debt.

With gratitude,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

King County Flood Control District receives national awards for innovation, community engagement

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, FCD Chair Reagan Dunn, and FCD Executive Director Michelle Clark at the Lower Russell Road Levee Setback Project site

As Chair of the King County Flood Control District—a special purpose government that provides funding and policy oversight for flood risk reduction projects—I am very pleased to share that the District was recently honored with two prestigious national awards at the 2024 National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA) Annual Conference. 

In recognition of its leadership in flood management and community outreach, the District earned the Innovative Water Project Award for the Lower Russell Levee Setback Project and the Excellence in Communications Award for its work on the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS).

These awards underscore the District’s commitment to protecting King County’s residents, infrastructure, and ecosystems from the risk and damage caused by flooding. I am proud that the District is setting a standard for future projects throughout King County and across the nation!

Maple Valley: Full road closure on SE 208th St between SR 169 and Maxwell Rd SE

A full 24/7 closure began this week on SE 208th St in Maple Valley between SR 169 and Maxwell Rd SE. The closure runs through 3:30 PM on Friday, November 15.

There is no posted detour, but travelers may use the SE 212th St bridge as an alternate route. For updates, see the My Commute webpage.

Alan M. Painter Grant Program

The Alan M. Painter Grant Program — formerly known as Community Service Area grants— is now accepting applications for 2025. The grants fund community projects that allow residents of the unincorporated areas to engage with and be more connected to their communities.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 13. Learn more and apply at the grant website here.

Crisis Care Centers RFP

DCHS seeks Behavioral Health Agencies (BHAs) to create and operate a regional network of five Crisis Care Centers across King County. This network of Crisis Care Centers will create a new front door for people in crisis who need Behavioral Health services. The five Crisis Care Centers include:

1. Four Regional Crisis Care Centers geographically distributed across King County, as follows:
1. North Crisis Response Zone Crisis Care Center
2. East Crisis Response Zone Crisis Care Center
3. South Crisis Response Zone Crisis Care Center
4. Central Crisis Response Zone Crisis Care Center
2. One Youth Crisis Care Center located anywhere in King County

For more details, please visit the DCHS blog here, or if you have questions, please email dchscontracts@kingcounty.gov.

Letters of Intent for new sites are due Friday, November 22nd by 2 PM. Apply now at this link.