Megan Dunn's eNewsletter
Snohomish County Council
3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 609
Everett, Washington 98201
8th floor, Robert J. Drewel Building
Phone: 425-388-3494
E-Mail: Megan.Dunn@snoco.org
Paula Rhyne, Legislative Aide
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Welcome!
It is an honor and privilege to write to you as the newest Snohomish County Councilmember for District 2! On Monday, January 6, I was sworn into office by Snohomish County District Court Judge Jennifer Rancourt in the Snohomish County Council Chambers. It was standing room only and I was thrilled that so many members of our community were able to attend. Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson, Tulalip Tribes Board of Directors Chairwoman Teri Gobin, and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers all provided thoughtful remarks and well wishes. Thank you to all who were able to attend!
We have so much to be proud of in Snohomish County. I am excited to hit the ground running to work to protect and improve our well-being by focusing on affordability, livability and sustainability. I bring a 20-year work and volunteer background with me to this position. As a community leader, environmental advocate, and proud mother of two Everett Public School kids, I look forward to serving District 2 on the County Council.
As this is the first time in 12 years that District 2 will have a new representative, I will be convening a transition team to identify short and long-term priorities. If you have any suggestions of stakeholders who should be included, please let me know.
As you may know, I was the chair for the successful Everett Districts Now campaign which brought geographic districts to the Everett City Council. Representation matters and it is important to me that all voices are heard during decision making processes. If you, or anyone you know, has interest in serving on any of Snohomish County’s 43 Boards and Commissions, please reach out to our office and we can work with you through the application process. We will highlight opportunities as they come available.
Our District 2 office is committed to being responsive and inclusive of all residents in the County. If our office can ever be of assistance to you, please feel free to get in touch with me using the email or phone numbers listed on this page. Additionally, if there are community events or gatherings that you are aware of, please send me an invitation so I can attend and also share the event with others. My Legislative Aide is Paula Rhyne, and we look forward to going out into the community to meet you and learn more about the groups and organizations that make our district such a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.
I am grateful for this opportunity to serve the residents of Snohomish County! To read more about my background, please visit our District 2 webpage.
Sincerely,
Megan Dunn
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With Judge Jennifer Rancourt |
Looking forward to working with Mayor Gregerson, Mayor Franklin, and Chairwoman Gobin. |
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With my Legislative Aide, Paula Rhyne |
This Month's Highlight: The Arts
One of the most special things about the area that we live in is the rich environment with so many natural resources available. The mountains, the forest, and the sound are just some of the sources of inspiration for our local artists. Art in our communities is one way that we can improve the livability of our great county.
This month, I’d like to highlight art-making events in the district along with Grants for Arts & Culture opportunity through the Snohomish County Arts Commission. The Snohomish County Arts Commission cultivates and enhances our community of artists and organizations by connecting citizens with cultural opportunities in the county. Snohomish County’s Arts Commission has $24,000 available in grant funding for public and nonprofit agencies for arts projects. The due date for applications is 5pm on February 28, and grant funded programs must be completed this year. To learn more about this great funding opportunity, please visit www.snocoarts.org or contact Jeremy Husby, Snohomish County Parks Cultural Resource Manager at Jeremy.husby@snoco.org, or by phone at 425-388-6601.
Additionally, the Snohomish County Arts Commission is in charge of the rotating art display at the County’s Robert J. Drewel Administration Building. The Commission is seeking proposals from local artists to loan their works for the gallery display in the lobby. To learn more about this call-for-artists, please review this pdf.
The Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee will hold its third annual “Mukilteo Art Contest” on Sunday, January 26, from 2-4pm at the Rosehill Community Center. K-12 students attending local schools registered their art for judges to determine the winners in various categories. Many of the works of art will be displayed, and some will be for sale.
Mayor Jennifer Gregerson will announce the winners.
This is a free event, open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information about the event, please contact Nancy Passovoy with the City of Everett at n.passovoy@mukilteowa.gov.
The Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve has a series of amazing workshops and presentations by Coast Salish artists. On Saturday, January 11, Jamie Sheldon, a Tulalip Artist will demonstrate her beautiful woven jewelry making from 1-2pm in Classroom 2 at the center. The event is covered by the cost of admission to the cultural center. For more information, email Lena Jones at lejones@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov. Here is a link to a flyer for the event. And for a listing of other upcoming workshops, please visit this page.
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Fluid Art Workshop at the Everett Public Library, Main Library location, on Saturday, January 11, from 2-3pm. Suitable for ages 6-14 years old, the Fluid Art Workshop is a way to create art by pouring paint onto a canvas. Make your own masterpiece after a live demonstration by an art instructor from Creative Hands Art School. Wear clothes that can get messy! Workshop is free of charge, but space and materials are limited. Please call 425-257-8030 to register. More information can be found here.
Join fellow community members for a viewing of Mayor Franklin’s 2020 State of the Everett address at the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library. Immediately following the viewing, Mayor Franklin will be available to share her vision for the direction of Everett and address citizen questions. Program begins at 10am and doors open at 9:50am. This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Advance registration is required by calling 425-257-8250.
Everett Community College, in conjunction with Washington State Family and Community Engagement Trust has openings in their Spring 2020 Parent Leadership Training Institute. The program is a free, civic engagement course that teaches parents and community members to become leaders in their schools and communities. The program runs from February 22 through May 16. After joining, your children are eligible to participate at the same time in the free Children’s Leadership Program for ages 3-12. Registration and more information can be found here. If you have any questions, please email the program at info@wafamilyengagement.org.
Snohomish County’s Park Advisory Board has openings for at-large members and representatives from District 2. This board reviews and recommends policies related to Parks and Recreations facilities and operations. The board meets at 3pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Parks Administration Offices at Willis Tucker Park. Board members can serve up to three four-year terms. For more information on the board, and to review past minutes or agendas, please visit this web page. Also, if you are interested in serving on this board, please contact our office and we will help guide you through the application process. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
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