Councilmember Reagan Dunn Council District 9 516 Third Ave., Rm. 1200 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-296-1009 Toll Free: 800-325-6165 TTY/TDD: 206-296-1024 Fax: 206-296-0198
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 New policy supports local farmers
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn introduced an ordinance making it easier for farmers to receive deliveries of materials, supplies and equipment within Agricultural Production Districts (APDs). Current King County policy does not allow farm vehicles such as hay trucks to stop along the side of a road. Read more... |
A new vision for public transportation in King County I was honored to lead the effort in creating a new vision for public transportation for King County. As Chair of the Regional Transit Committee, I worked with representatives from the Suburban Cities and Seattle in the creation of the Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2011-2021 and Metro Service Guidelines. I was joined by Council colleagues in unanimously adopting the Strategic Plan, which streamlines transit policies and sets clear, transparent goals as Metro Transit prepares to face very serious challenges in the years ahead.
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 Van donation to Black Diamond Community CenterOn June 23, I had the privilege of handing over the keys of a retired King County van to the Black Diamond Community Center (BDCC), which offers social, recreational, and emergency programs targeted at seniors, families, and the youth of the greater Black Diamond Community area. The van presentation occurred during the celebration honoring BDCC’s long time Executive Director Judith Black who is retiring. I join the residents of Black Diamond in applauding Judith for all the work she has done in the community. |
 Keeping dangerous suspects behind barsIn the wake of the tragic loss of four police officers in Lakewood, the County Council adopted a motion I sponsored supporting the effort to send to state voters an amendment to the state Constitution giving judges the discretion to deny bail to people charged with serious crimes that are determined to be a danger to the community. The goal of that amendment—ensuring that dangerous felons such as the man responsible for murder of those 4 officers –are kept behind bars, has been used for the first time to keep a truly dangerous suspect locked up.
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 Tour of communities and cities in District 9With a visit to the city of Black Diamond on June 2, I have finished my annual tour of Council District 9. Talking to and hearing from the residents who live in my district is vital, especially given the fiscal challenges facing the county right now. Read more. |
 Dunn urges Council to support victim-witnesses in criminal proceedings
Councilmember Reagan Dunn introduced legislation urging the Washington State Legislature to adopt HB 1001, a measure to protect victims of sex crimes from defendants who represent themselves - also known as "Pro Se" defendants. The legislation also calls on the Washington State Supreme Court to adopt rules by July 31st to reduce the risk of trauma to these victim-witnesses. Read more... |
Council approves reduction in jail fees for cities
The Metropolitan King County Council today gave its unanimous support to a one-year reduction in jail fees for two dozen cities that contract with King County for jail services. The adopted legislation is an amendment to the contract extension between cities and King County for jail services adopted by the Council in April. Read more... | |
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