“Decisions are made by those who show up!”
Many urban planners and elected officials love this quote, because it appears to praise the American government as inclusive. We know this is not the case, but since we cannot quickly and realistically change the decision-making process, we need you to participate in it! Sending emails is a good start, but the most effective way to make sure your elected leaders know what’s important to you and your community members is to speak at public meetings. It can be very intimidating, but it’s very important!
Redmond Teen Center Project
The power of place starts with having a voice in shaping it. Remember “nothing about us without us.” When young people help imagine and create the spaces they actually use, that’s powerful. And it’s especially important that cities hear from youth whose identities and experiences have too often been left out of local decision-making spaces. For our 12-18-year-olds: What are your dreams for a new teen center where every young person feels welcomed, seen, and truly has a place to belong?
- Wednesday, Sept. 30, anytime from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., at the Redmond High School Library
- Thursday, Oct. 1, anytime from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village
- Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Redmond Senior & Community Center
Redmond’s Biennial Budget Public Hearings
The City of Redmond will have four public hearings for the 2027-2028 biennial budget. These are opportunities for you to share in-person thoughts on how priorities are funded through your tax dollars. The public hearings will be held during City Council business meetings at 7 pm on the following days:
- Tuesday, September 15
- Tuesday, October 6
- Tuesday, October 20
- Monday, November 2 (special scheduling due to Election Day on November 3)
You can attend meetings in person at City Hall or watch remotely via redmond.gov/rctvlive, @
Agendas are posted on the Friday prior to the meeting in the City’s Meeting Information Center. Relevant materials for each budget hearing and deliberation will be included with the agenda items.
The City has also created a survey to see if your priorities are reflected in the budget. The questionnaire is open through Sept. 11 and available at redmond.gov/BudgetQuestionn
Help Pass the Redmond Renters Bill of Rights!
Nearly two-thirds of Redmond’s households are renters, and everyone deserves stability and fairness. Please use this link to send a pre-written letter of support: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/pass-the-redmond-renters-bill-of-rights
You may contact Kraig Peck for any questions or to find out how you can get more involved.
Items on the Renters Bill of Rights:
- Truth in renting to limit junk fees
- Extend protections against unfair evictions when leases end
- End rent traps by letting renters on leases facing high rent increases to move without penalty
- Ban retaliation for seeking to negotiate rent, asking for repairs, or exercising rights
- Inform renters of their rights with a City website to ensure renters know their rights
- Advice and advocacy for renters by City or contracted staff
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Housing & Environmental Equity Survey
Please take our survey and share it with your friends. This is an opportunity to tell decision makers what is important to you! Currently available in English, Español, 한국어, తెలుగు. More languages coming soon!
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