Thank You for Your Support!
April 2025
Dear Friend,
As you may have heard, earlier this month we experienced the sudden, tragic passing of Councilmember Perry’s husband, Washington State Senator Bill Ramos.
The District 3 (D3) team is keeping Councilmember Perry and her family in our thoughts, as well as those in our communities who had the pleasure of knowing and working with Senator Ramos. We would like to thank you for the kindness and support you’ve shown Councilmember Perry and the D3 team over the past couple of weeks.
We hope you will continue to extend your thoughts and support during the months ahead as we carry on with the important work of serving and advocating for the residents of D3. In April, we laid foundations for the comprehensive work we will be undertaking on the issues that matter most to you. We’d like to share our progress with you here.
And as always, you can contact the D3 team by sending an email to sarah.perry@kingcounty.gov or by calling 206-477-1003.
All the best,
Your D3 Team
Extending Councilmanic Grants Application Deadline!
We remain committed to supporting and investing in our local governments and non-profit organizations to ensure that each of our communities can thrive, now and in the future. That is why we have extended the application deadline for our 2025 Councilmanic Grants!
Councilmember Perry is providing low-barrier grants of $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 and more to our D3 city and town governments, tribes, and non-profit organizations.
The grant categories are:
- Community Services
- Veterans Service Organizations
- Local Solutions
- Get Active Stay Active
- Food Security
The new application deadline is Wednesday, May 7 @ 11:59 p.m.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our team member Alison at Alison.Smith@kingcounty.gov.
Council Briefings & Actions!
 Council has been working hard this month! Here is some of the work on the issues that you’ve expressed matter most to you:
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New Acting Executive: The Council unanimously approved a motion co-sponsored by Councilmember Perry to appoint Deputy Executive Shannon Braddock as acting King County Executive! Councilmember Perry is confident that executive Braddock’s decades of experience and deep knowledge of King County government will enable her to lead with a steady hand during this critical transition period.
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Emergency Management Briefing: In the Local Services and Land Use Committee, we heard a briefing about wildfire preparedness from the Office of Emergency Management. Councilmember Perry spoke on its importance to D3 in particular, as many of our communities are located in areas at increased risk for wildfires. As committee chair, Councilmember Perry is leading work to improve our wildfire preparedness and response. Stay tuned for updates!
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Safety on Public Transit: In the Transportation, Economy & Environment Committee, we heard a briefing from Metro about ensuring the safety and security of the hundreds of thousands of King County residents who utilize our public transit system every day. It remains a top priority for our office to promote measures that increase public safety for our transit riders and operators, especially in anticipation of the full opening of the 2 Line light rail from Redmond to Seattle, which will be a game changer for transportation in our region.
If you are interested in joining us for a meeting to make a comment or just listen in, click on any of the following links: Full Council; Flood Control District; Local Services and Land Use; Budget and Fiscal Management; Committee of the Whole; Government Accountability and Oversight; Employment and Administration; Transportation, Economy, and Environment.
Uplifting non-profits in the
Snoqualmie Valley!
At the beginning of April, Councilmember Perry attended a non-profit showcase organized by the Duvall Chamber of Commerce! The showcase, which was hosted at the beautiful Carnation Farms, featured non-profits serving communities in the Snoqualmie Valley and beyond. Here are the amazing non-profits we connected with at the event:
Community & Human Services:
Environment:
Farms:
Arts & Culture:
On the Issues!
On the Topic of Infrastructure & Environment
Fall City Floodplain Restoration Project: This April, we celebrated the first anniversary of the completion of the largest salmon habitat restoration project in county history! This project was made possible through over a decade of collaboration with the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, and in partnership with the Fall City community, Snoqualmie Valley farmers, the Fish, Farm, Flood Committee, and many more.
A year later, King County ecologists are seeing improvements in the growth of our young salmon populations! It’s a cause for celebration that our collective efforts to steward our land and water have notably benefited our salmon populations while also strengthening flood protections and agricultural production, allowing our communities and our environment to thrive.
On the Topic of Small Businesses & Economic Vitality
Public Safety & Economics with our D3 Chambers: Councilmember Perry and the D3 team had the pleasure of attending two presentations hosted by our D3 chambers. With OneRedmond, we heard from Redmond Police crime prevention experts on ways to protect our businesses, and with the Woodinville Chamber, we heard from acclaimed economist Matthew Gardner about how national economic and political forces are manifesting in our local economy and housing market.
We’re excited to use and share the knowledge we learned from these speakers and the dedicated, insightful business owners in attendance to continue to ensure the health and safety of our communities, strive for affordable and sustainable housing development, and uplift our small businesses!
District 3 Chambers:
April Celebrations and Recognitions!
We kicked off the month by recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The Council proclaimed April 13 as Vaisakhi Day, recognizing a significant celebration in the Sikh calendar. We also marked the 50th Anniversary of the Khmer Rouge Genocide, a brutal period of Cambodian history when two million people lost their lives. We wished those who celebrate a joyful and blessed Passover and Easter holidays. King County went above and beyond to celebrate Earth Week – not just Earth Day! We concluded the month with Yom HaShoah, a solemn day used to reflect on the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and honor the memory of the millions of victims.
The Communities of Opportunity-Best Starts for Kids Advisory Board/Governance Group guides the implementation of the Communities of Opportunity (COO) strategy and the COO elements of our county’s Best Starts for Kids program.
The COO works to address economic and health disparities in King County through promoting the development of affordable housing, increasing access to public spaces like parks, and supporting local businesses.
The Board is looking for new members! They are hoping to recruit an individual from District 3, as there are no D3 residents currently on the Board.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Visit the Board’s website or email info@coopartnerships.org for more information!
Fall City Spotlight!
This month the spotlight is shining on a Fall City business, non-profit, and civic engagement opportunity! We hope you have a chance to visit these fantastic community contributors – and remember to Go Local!
Small Business Spotlight: Mooo! Ice Cream
The D3 team had the honor of attending the ribbon cutting ceremony of Mooo!, a new ice cream shop in Fall City! Mooo! is the dream-made-reality of Larry Brown, who has long believed that Fall City needs an ice cream shop. Larry hopes for his family-owned and operated shop to become a community gathering space. Visit Mooo! at 4302 Preston-Fall City Rd SE, Fall City, WA 98024 to try their absolutely delicious ice cream!
Non-Profit Spotlight: Fall City Community Food Pantry
Fall City Community Food Pantry is an all-volunteer organization working to fight hunger and help community members in need in Fall City, Preston, North Bend, Carnation, and Snoqualmie. The organization was founded in 2007 and now serves 1,200 people every year. Visit the pantry at Fall City United Methodist Church (4326 337th Place Southeast, Fall City, WA 98024) or check out their website to learn more.
Community Spotlight: Fall City Community Association
The Fall City Community Association works to build community, facilitate communication, and increase coordination on local issues and events in Fall City. The association is 100% volunteer-run and donation-driven. If you’re interested in getting involved, the association invites community members to join their monthly meetings! The meetings take place the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Fall City Fire Station (4301 334th Pl SE, Fall City, WA 98024). See the association’s website for more information!
About Town!
With so much going on across our D3 cities and towns, we want to ensure that you know about any upcoming major events, parades, festivals, and activities. Below is a short list of some upcoming events!
Carnation Farms Spring Market
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Saturday, May 3, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Enjoy hot food from the outdoor pizza oven, farmer-led tours around the crops, and handmade products from over 20 local artisan vendors!
Redmond Cinco de Mayo
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Sunday, May 4, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Join the Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond Downtown Park for live music, food, a Latino arts and crafts market, community resources, and more to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Woodinville Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
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Saturday, May 10, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Features the Garden Club’s famous tomato plants, colorful hanging baskets, over 2,300 garden-ready perennials, and flower baskets just in time for Mother’s Day!
Duthie Jam in Issaquah
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Saturday, May 10, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: The Evergreen trail crew and community volunteers have been hard at work at Duthie Hill, moving more dirt than ever! Now it’s time to celebrate and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Join the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance for Duthie Jam—a day of riding, fun, food, music, and community!
United Festival in Redmond
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Saturday, May 17, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: A fun, family friendly event in honor of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Enjoy shopping, delicious food, and amazing performances by local artists!
City of Sammamish Rig-a-Palooza
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Saturday, May 17, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Come explore and interact with service vehicles and personnel to discover how they keep the city of Sammamish safe, clean, and FUN-ctioning. There will be face painting, trucks & rigs, food trucks, bouncy houses, and more!
If you know of any upcoming events that you’d like us to highlight in next month’s newsletter, please share them at Isabel.Smith@kingcounty.gov.
Grant Opportunities This Quarter!
Do you know of an impactful organization that's looking for funding? Our D3 Team has resources for you! Every month we share a Grants Newsletter that highlights upcoming grant opportunities, and there are several grants available now. Investing in our local non-profits and supporting innovative ideas through funding is critical to ensuring that each of our communities can thrive, now and into the future!
Stay Connected!
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Please always feel free reach out to our D3 Team at sarah.perry@kingcounty.gov or at 206-477-1003. We look forward to connecting!
All the best,
Libby Hollingshead, Robby Paige, Mason Thompson, Isabel Smith & Alison Smith
District 3 Team
Councilmember Sarah Perry
King County Council
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