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

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It was great to see our region come together to celebrate the Seahawks Super Bowl victory this week!

City officials estimated as many as 1 million fans packed into downtown Seattle for the Lombardi Trophy ceremony and celebratory parade. As a lifelong fan, it was thrilling to see so many people rally together to support our Seattle Seahawks.

CM Dunn is joined by colleagues (left to right) CM Steffanie Fain, CM Sarah Perry, CM Rhonda Lewis, and CM Jorge Barón at the Super Bowl Victory Parade.

Thank you to both King County Metro and the King County Sheriff’s Office for getting everyone to and from the event and helping keeping the public safe.

All my best,

Reagan Dunn
King County Councilmember
District 9

In wake of historic floods, Dunn, Fain lead District in funding response, studying Hanson Dam release impacts

Chair Reagan Dunn speaks at the King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors Meeting

After a briefing Tuesday on the response to historic December 2025 flooding, I was proud to lead the King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors in approving legislation funding the emergency response and directing a comprehensive study of downstream impacts from water releases at Howard Hanson Dam.

“Now that the most significant flooding event in decades is behind us, it is important that the Flood Control District take decisive action to address damage and learn how we can improve our response. This study will give us the facts we need to understand the downstream impacts of dam operations during the December floods and ensure we are better prepared to protect communities in future events.”

- King County Flood Control District Chair Reagan Dunn

The Board of Supervisors approved a $10 million package to address the money spent during the 2025 flood event and fund the urgent and emergent work necessary before the next flood event. In addition, the legislation directs the District’s Executive Director to examine impacts from dam operations during the December 2025 flood event, including rapid drawdowns, increases in the amount and duration of water releases, and potential strategies to mitigate downstream impacts in future flood events.

The December 2025 flood event was extraordinary and historic, impacting King County and much of the surrounding region. Thanks to decades of investments by the Flood Control District in flood protection infrastructure and the heroic emergency response by local, state, and federal officials, I am grateful that no lives were lost in King County. The King County Flood Control District will continue investing in flood protection to help save lives.

Drainage District 5 Boundary Review Board File Now Complete

If you live in Enumclaw or unincorporated King County near Enumclaw, this may affect you.

What’s happening: The King County Boundary Review Board has completed its file for a proposed change to King County Drainage District 5 (DD5). DD5 is proposing to remove properties inside the City of Enumclaw from the Drainage District and transfer those drainage ditches and related assets to the City of Enumclaw. After the transfer:

• Properties inside Enumclaw city limits would no longer be part of DD5.
• DD5 would remain only in unincorporated King County.

• On the effective date of transfer, the current Commissioners will no longer be qualified to serve, as none of the three Commissioners will have ownership of property within the boundaries of the Drainage District. If no new Commissioners are found, the Drainage District could face dissolution, and all services it previously provided would stop.

A map of proposed changes to Drainage District 5.

The official File Number is 2422, and key documents are easily available on the Boundary Review Board’s website: https://kingcounty.gov/en/independents/governance-and-leadership/government-oversight/boundary-review-board/files

Important Deadline: Property owners or registered voters within the Drainage District who meet legal requirements (“parties with standing”) have until February 20, 2026, to formally request the Board review the proposal (this is called “invoking jurisdiction”).

If no valid request is filed, the Board will not review the matter, and the file will automatically close on February 23, 2026, allowing the proposal to proceed as submitted.

Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions or concerns regarding this proposal or would like to make your voice heard, and I will be happy to assist you in any way I can.

Lunar New Year Celebrations

Lunar New Year Celebrations are just around the corner! Please make sure to attend one of the events in our community. I look forward to seeing you there!

Renton Date: Feb 14 Time: 2-4 pm Location: King County Library System Renton Highlands Library, 2801 NE 10th St Renton, WA 98056 Celebrate the Lunar New Year with performances, games, and giveaways! Enjoy performances from: Hua Yin Dance Performing Arts Group and NW Korean Art Center. Learn more here!

Bellevue Date:  Feb 28 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM Location: Emerald Parents Association Marketplace at Factoria, Factoria Blvd SE Bellevue, WA 98006 Sponsored by the Emerald Parents Association, King County Council District 9, Amazon, the Marketplace at Factoria, 4Culture, and more, come celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Marketplace at Factoria. This event will include interactive cultural activities, performances, and presentations by community members and elected officials. Lunar New Year displays will be showcased at the Marketplace at Factoria Feb 11-15 and 18-22, Wed-Fri 12-4 pm and Sat–Sun 12-5 pm.

Newcastle Date: Mar 1 Time: 1-4 pm Location: Risdon Middle School, 6928 116th Ave SE Newcastle, WA 98056 Join your friends and neighbors for Newcastle’s 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration. There will be lots to do for all ages including live performances, crafts and art activities, demonstrations, food, games and lots of fun.