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 December 11
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Each year, legislators gather to talk about issues affecting Washington and vote on bills that may become new state laws. The 2025 Legislative Session is set to begin January 13 and run through April 27.
Before the session begins, the City of Renton's Government Affairs Manager and lobbyist works with the mayor, city councilmembers, city staff, residents, and state legislators to determine the city's priorities for the session.
Renton's legislative agenda is a list of priorities and positions the city will advocate for at the Washington State Legislature.
The agenda ensures that the city's needs and concerns are represented to state lawmakers, strengthens the relationship between the city and state government, and increases the chances of getting support for local priorities.
The 2025 key priorities include:
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Behavioral Health: Support more grants, expanded training opportunities, and resources to establish and support local behavioral health co-responder programs for alternative responses for people in crisis, like FD Cares or Project Be Free.
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Human Services: Support increased funding for the Washington State Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance. This will help support centralized and statewide efforts to provide for the needs of refugees and asylum seekers across the state, including in the Puget Sound region.
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Transportation and Regional Connectivity: Request that funded WSDOT projects impacting the Renton community aren’t delayed because of budget shortfalls on other I-405 projects. We support advancing the Renton-to-Bellevue I-405 “Move Ahead Washington” Phase 3 projects, approved in 2022, by exploring all funding options and conducting a collaborative "Practical Solutions" process with city involvement.
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Public Safety: Support “upstream” investments, early intervention, and community-based programs to help youth and positively impact accountability within the juvenile justice system.
Renton City Concert Band’s Winter Concert
What’s that delightful sound? It must be the Renton City Concert Band!
Join Renton Parks and Recreation and Director Dr. Naomi Fanshier for a winter concert this Sunday, December 15 beginning at 2 p.m. at the IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St.
Tickets can be purchased at Renton Community Center, Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, or at the door on performance day. The adult ticket price is $13 and students and seniors $10.
Join the Renton Municipal Arts Commission! Applications due by January 25
The City of Renton seeks applicants to fill two vacancies on the Renton Municipal Arts Commission (RMAC). The commission is vital in advising the mayor and city council on artistic and cultural initiatives, including overseeing city-funded art displays, promoting arts education, and expanding community engagement with arts and culture.
The Arts Commission currently has two adult vacancies available. New members will serve a three-year term and be expected to attend monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Mayor's Office
Renton City Hall, 7th Floor
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Applications are due by January 25, 2025. Interviews and selections will be announced in February 2025. For further inquiries, contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 425-430-7271.
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission is an excellent opportunity to be part of Renton’s vibrant arts community and make a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the city. Apply today to help guide the future of arts in Renton!
SR 167 travelers! Be part of the conversation for the future of SR 167 Corridor Improvements Project
Hey WSDOT SR 167 commuters between Renton and Auburn, listen up!
The Zoom meeting is scheduled for 12-12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17. Register online.
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Around Renton
Holiday Light Show occurs nightly on the hour from 5 to 10 p.m. through December 31 at 510 S. Third St. (Big 5 Lot) next to Gateway Park. Hosted by the city’s Community and Economic Development Department and the Port of Seattle. Free.
Clam Lights occurs nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. through January 5 at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Hosted by Ivar’s Restaurants and Renton Parks and Recreation. Free. Park gate closes at 8 p.m.
December 14 – Battle of the Badges, Holiday Lights, 5:30 – 8 p.m. New walk-through location at Renton Technical College, 3000 NE Fourth St. Hosted by the Renton Police Department, Renton Technical College, and Renton Chamber of Commerce.
January 1 – Polar Bear Plunge (Double Dip), 10 a.m. at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. and 12 p.m. at Henry Moses Aquatic Center, 1719 SE Maple Valley Hwy. Hosted by Renton Parks and Recreation. Free, registration required.
In other news
A recap of the news posted on the city’s social media accounts. Find us (@cityofrenton) on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. Renton residents can also find us on Nextdoor.
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