The Kenmore Top 4: July 15, 2022

At the Monday, July 11 meeting, the Kenmore City Council adopted Ordinance 22-0549, allowing local citizens to directly enact or repeal legislation through the powers of initiative and referendum. Going forward, the people of Kenmore will be able to propose or challenge ordinances with the requirement of a petition signed by at least 15% of the city’s registered voters to get on the ballot. Kenmore joins over 60 Washington cities who have already adopted these powers.

The Kenmore City Council will discuss new tree regulations that would provide increased protection of large trees at the upcoming July 18 meeting. The new regulations would prohibit the removal of "Exceptional Trees" of a certain size and increase fines for violations related to removal of protected trees. Tree regulations help to increase the local tree canopy, combat climate change, and maintain our community’s natural beauty. 

Congratulations to the Inglemoor High School Women's U17 Regional Championship Rowing Team! This team was the only public high school program in the nation to qualify for Nationals, advancing from novice rowers to championship contenders in the space of a single season. The team will be recognized at the July 25 City Council meeting. In other news, there is still availability (and financial aid options!) for a weekly Water Sports Camp offered by the Kenmore Community Rowing Club for kids in 7th - 9th grade through August. The City of Kenmore is proud to support the public programs taking place in the Kenmore Public Boathouse!

Kenmore City Council has decided to keep Coffee with Council (CWC) in a virtual format and revert back to the schedule of every first Monday at 7:30 a.m. and every third Saturday at 8 a.m. Citizens are encouraged to attend these informal sessions to ask questions, discuss issues and offer suggestions on any topic of interest. Visit www.kenmorewa.gov/calendar for links to join (no CWC during the month of August).