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Photo highlights – 2013
2013
County Council honors second group of “HERO” graduates
December 16, 2013 | The Metropolitan King County Council recognized the second graduating class of veterans who were part of the County’s Heroes Employment Reintegration Opportunity (HERO) Program, which was based on legislation sponsored by Councilmember Dunn. Read the full story
New Fire Commissioner for King County Fire District 28
December 4, 2013 | The Metropolitan King County Council on December 9 appointed Stan McCall to serve as a Fire Commissioner for King County Fire District (KCFD) 28 serving Enumclaw and the surrounding plateau. Read the full story
District 9 highlights of 2014 King County budget
November 12, 2013 | The King County Council recently adopted the 2014 County Budget. Please take a moment and read some of the details and highlights of the budget affecting District 9 and the rest of King County. Read the full story
Flood risk in Pacific triggers emergency protection measures
October 29, 2013 | Councilmember Dunn in his role as Chair of the King County Flood Control District was in the City of Pacific on Tuesday October 29 announcing emergency measures in response to new information that sediment build-up in the White River alongside the city of Pacific is creating a higher flood risk.
Dunn, Sheriff Urquhart and Executive Constantine visit proposed Maple Valley Sheriff’s Office Precinct
October 25, 2013 | On Friday October 25 Councilmember Dunn was joined by King County Sheriff John Urquhart and County Executive Dow Constantine in touring the Hicks–Raburn Sheriff’s Office Precinct in Maple Valley. The County Executive has proposed reopening the precinct that was closed in 2012 as the County was battling the effect of the great recession. Read the full story
Bellevue City Council address
October 7, 2013 | Councilmember Dunn addressed the Bellevue City Council on Monday October 7. In his address he updated the Councilmembers on County Budget deliberations and other shared issues and concerns between the City of Bellevue and King County. Watch his address
County Council accepts report outlining King County Sheriff Deputy’s memorial
September 16, 2013 | On September 16 the King County Council unanimously accepted a report detailing how King County will establish a memorial recognizing the 16 members of the King County Sheriff’s Office who have been killed in the line of duty. Read the full story
King County Flood Control District (KCFCD) Executive Committee and representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) host town hall
September 12, 2013 | Councilmember Dunn along with other members of the KCFCD Executive Committee and FEMA officials hosted a town hall meeting on September 12 to discuss new federal flood maps and how they could impact Green River Valley homes and businesses.
Councilmember Dunn attends Liberty High installation of new Patriot Way street sign
September 6, 2013 | Councilmember Dunn joined students and alumni from Renton’s Liberty High School on September 6 in celebration of the beginning of school and the installation of new street signs in front of their school that officially designate the street as “Patriot Way.” Read the full story
Councilmember Dunn testifies in support of Alpine Wilderness Additions and Scenic River Designations
July 23, 2013 | Councilmember Reagan Dunn went before Congress on July 23 to support federal legislation that would expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and designate the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and the Pratt River as wild and scenic rivers. Read the full story
Councilmember Dunn and Sheriff Urquhart recognize three life-saving heroes
July 16, 2013 | On July 16 Councilmember Dunn joined King County Sheriff John Urquhart, Renton Mayor Denis Law and Renton Fire Chief Mark Peterson to recognize the action of three people who prevented drowning deaths in King County. Read the full story
Councilmember Dunn crowns the “King Critter” of the King County Fair
July 11, 2013 | Snow White the rooster and his owner Holly Rice took center stage as the King County Fair’s “King Critter.” Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn had the honor of judging the critters, part of the traditional start of the annual King County Fair, which opened on July 11. Read the full story
Councilmember Dunn attends Reddington Levee project groundbreaking
July 11, 2013 | Reddington Levee setback project kicks off busy Flood Control District construction season. Watch a video about the project on YouTube
Councilmember Dunn visits Vision House of Renton to turn over “retired” County van
July 9, 2013 | On Tuesday July 9 Councilmember Dunn visited Renton’s Vision House. Vision House provides transitional housing, support services and child care for homeless mothers and their children as well as assisting homeless men recovering from substance abuse to hand over the keys to a retired Metro van. Read the full story
Councilmember Dunn turns over “retired” County van to Camp Berachah Day Care Program
June 26, 2013 | On Wednesday, June 26, Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn visited Camp Berachah to hand over the keys of a retired Metro van to Camp Berachah just in time for the busy summer season. Read the full story
Councilmember Dunn and County Executive Honors First graduates of King County HERO Program
June 24, 2013 | This morning at the King County Council chambers, the first group of graduates from the HERO Program was recognized by King County Councilmembers and the County Executive. Each veteran was also presented with a special coin inscribed with a King County logo and the seals of each branch of the U.S. military. Read more about the HERO Program
County Council unanimously approve “Patriot Way” for Liberty High School
June 17, 2013 | A project for the students of Renton’s Liberty High School became a reality today as the Metropolitan King County Council unanimously adopted legislation renaming the street in front of their school “Patriot Way.” Read the full story
Councilmember Dunn and King County leaders host Community Service Area meetings
I was joined by King County Department heads at four Town Hall style meetings over the last four months.
These meetings provided the opportunity for residents of Southeast King County to discuss County services as well as other issues facing the County and their community.
Attended Past Community Service Area Meetings in:
- Fairwood on April 4
- Enumclaw Plateau on May 1
- Greater Maple Valley / Cedar River on May 21
- Four Creeks/Tiger Mountain on June 13
Mountains to Sound Greenway designation a reality
April 30, 2013 | On April 30 I attended a press conference announcing that Congressman Reichert has sponsored and submitted the Legislation that would designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway as a National Heritage Area. I previously sponsored a Motion on this issue that passed the Council unanimously calling on Congress to take up this important Legislation.
Read our statement from the press conference
Council adopts plan to create King County Sheriff Deputy’s memorial
April 8, 2013 | The Metropolitan King County Council gave its unanimous support to a study that will look at creating a memorial to recognize fallen deputies within the King County Courthouse. Read the full story
Councilmember Dunn and Sheriff Urquhart Host Town Hall Meeting in Fairwood
April 4, 2013 | I was joined by King County Sheriff John Urquhart for a special Town Hall meeeting April 4 in the Fairwood Neighborhood.
The event provided the opportunity for residents to discuss County services as well as recent events in Fairwood and to ask questions of elected officials and King County department representatives.
Read the Q13 News article about Fairwood residents' concern
Councilmember Dunn Joins the Executive to announce agreement to protect 43,000 acres of White River Forest forestland
This proposal would ensure that the White River Forest remains a working forest that encompasses all the economic and conservation principles that are important to thriving forest lands. View the press conference on YouTube
Councilmember Dunn Completes Annual State of the County Addresses
Councilmember Dunn recently wrapped up his State of the County Addresses for 2013. Reagan visited the eight cities in Council District 9 and delivered his address to each city council.
View these addresses:
- Renton State of the County Address, Monday January 14
- Kent State of the County Address, Tuesday January 15
- Bellevue State of the County Address, Monday February 4
- Enumclaw State of the County Address, on February 25
Councilmember Dunn has delivered addresses to:
- City of Covington on January 28
- City of Maple Valley on January 28
- City of Newcastle on February 5
- City of Issaquah on February 19
Squak Mountain Open Space Preservation
February 2013 | Recently, I sent a letter of support to the King County Conservation Futures Citizens Oversight Committee expressing support for the purchase by the King County Parks Division of a 216-acre tract of land on Squak Mountain near Issaquah.
The tract is one of the few large tracts of timberland on Squak Mountain left to be purchased. This purchase would connect Cougar Mountain to the Cougar/Squak Corridor, both publically owned pieces of land.
Regional billboards Unveiled to Combat Human Trafficking
Councilmember Reagan Dunn joined Seattle Mayor McGinn in unveiling new tool to fight the tragedy of Human Trafficking.
January 30, 2013 | A new outlet to increase awareness of the tragedy of Human Trafficking in King County was recently unveiled as Councilmember Dunn attended unveilings in Seattle and Kent. Read more about this public awareness campaign
Councilmember Dunn delivers proclamation celebrating Enumclaw's centennial
January 27, 2013 | The City of Enumclaw recently celebrated their centennial. I was happy to present a proclamation at the celebration. Read the proclamation
Learn more about Enumclaw's centennial
Councilmember Dunn delivers remarks at Maple Valley Sheriff’s memorial dedication ceremony
January 18, 2013 | It is truly a privilege to help dedicate this new memorial for Sergeant Hicks and Detective Raburn, two heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty protecting the community they both so admirably served.
These men will not be forgotten and this memorial is a fitting tribute to their lives and to the work they did on behalf of the residents of King County. Read the full story
Human trafficking awareness
In response to a motion introduced by Councilmember Dunn and unanimously passed by the King County Council in October, King County today launched a countywide campaign to raise awareness of the problem of human trafficking in our community. The campaign includes ads on 200 Metro buses that will begin to appear on Friday, a public service announcement, and a program to train key County staff to recognize and respond to human trafficking situations.
Watch a video of the news conference announcing the campaign on YouTube