Happening tonight! You're invited to attend a Community Town Hall this Thursday, September 28 from 6 pm - 8 pm at Kenmore City Hall to discuss a variety of topics impacting Kenmore such as public safety, housing, parks and open spaces, budget/finances and more. This casual, roundtable style event is open to everyone and is family friendly, with Spanish interpretation and kids activities provided. We hope to see you there!
Take our 1 question survey about proposed Surface Water Management fees over the next six years and how they impact funding for projects that improve our local streams, such as unblocking local culverts for fish passage.
Kenmore's Surface Water Management (SWM) program is responsible for managing all surface water functions in Kenmore, including flood prevention and management, water quality improvement, and fish and wildlife habitat restoration, just to name a few. Kenmore recently received the results of a SWM rate analysis to establish proposed SWM rates for residential and commercial property owners for 2024-2030.
On September 18, 2023, the Kenmore City Council reviewed four SWM funding scenarios developed through the rate analysis, which provide options for how many SWM projects the City can fund and implement between 2024-2030. And now, the City Council would like to hear from you! Please visit the brief online survey to read through the four scenarios and answer a short one question survey to let the City Council know your preferred option. The City Council will reconvene on October 16, 2023 to determine which option to move forward with. The survey will be open until October 1, and can be completed anonymously.
On Saturday August 26, to kick off the City’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, Tulalip artist Ty Juvinel unveiled Kenmore’s newest piece of public art, an indigenous story pole, in Town Square. Tulalip News recently highlighted the story behind the new piece of art in the article Curating Culture in the City of Kenmore.
A story pole is a traditional Native American way of telling stories and this pole shows an important legend of the Tulalip people, that of the killer whales. Juvinel, a member of the Tulalip Tribes, is a Coast Salish carver and artist, a cultural preservationist, activist, and storyteller. Read the full press release to learn more about this incredible new piece of art in Kenmore.
At its October 9 meeting, Kenmore City Council is expected to adopt an exceptional tree ordinance. The proposed ordinance protects extraordinary trees, defined as native trees and other very large trees that because of their unique combination of size and age are worthy of retention. Exceptional trees are exceedingly important to the local environment and community as they reduce soil erosion and pollution in streams and creeks, remove pollutant gases and airborne particles, lower temperatures, reduce noise pollution, and provide habitat for wildlife. Upon adoption of the ordinance, removal of any trees it protects as exceptional anywhere within the city will be punishable by fines up to $2,500 per inch in diameter at breast height with minimum a penalty of $10,000 and a maximum of $150,000.
The City of Kenmore will host its annual volunteer park event, Jack V. Crawford "Courtesy is Contagious in Kenmore" Day, on Saturday, October 21. The event will be from 9 am – 12 pm at Log Boom Park. Volunteers are needed to help beautify one of Kenmore’s most cherished parks. Some of the tasks include mulching, removing invasive plants, beach cleanup, etc. Tools, drinks, snacks and refreshments will be provided. Mayor Crawford served as Kenmore’s first Mayor from the City’s incorporation in August 1998 through 1999 and served on the City Council until December 2005. Please RSVP to volunteer by October 16 using the Volunteer Intake Form or email volunteer@kenmorewa.gov.
The popular free Fall Recycling Event is happening this Saturday, September 30 from 9 am - 3 pm at Northlake Lutheran Church! Bring your old batteries, tires, electronics, appliances, cardboard, and more to be safely recycled.
 Climate Action Plan Community Engagement and a Path Forward
Climate Action Plan (CAP) staff have been busy this summer and fall engaging the community at several events to learn more about the community's priorities for CAP implementation. Earlier this month, a well attended CAP workshop was held to get important input from the public on those priorities. Additionally, Kenmore collaborated with Shoreline and Lake Forest Park to host a home electrification educational series to help residents navigate solar, heat pumps, and induction stoves, and CAP booths were present at a handful of Farmers Markets and Kenmore’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Next, all the feedback will be used to form a path forward for climate action and these recommendations will be presented at an upcoming Council meeting in October.
The current "Canvas Exhibition" located at the City Gallery inside Kenmore City Hall is focused on celebrating Blindness Awareness and Latinx Heritage. Through the eyes of visually impaired artists emerges a vibrant collection of visionary artwork on canvas and paper. These expressive works display the intimate connection these artists have with their physical materials and reflect the brilliance of the intersensory abilities of the blind artist during the creation process. The exhibition will be on display in October and will culminate in a magnificent film screening on October 13, 6:30 pm to 8 pm at City Hall, to showcase the award-winning documentary "Straight Off the Canvas". This event is free and open to all.
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Kayak Launch Rope Assist at ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park
Have you launched your kayak from of ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park yet? There is a kayak launch rope assist to help you smoothly dock and get your kayak out of the water. Watch this short video that shows how to use this new amenity in our park.
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Kenmore Police Department Gets First Hybrid Patrol Vehicle
This month, Kenmore Police added its first hybrid patrol vehicle to its fleet! The hybrid Ford Interceptor utility vehicle utilizes technology to lower gas use, while still meeting the unique demands of a police vehicle.
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Kenmore Cares Mental Health Kits Available
Do you need a mental health pick me up? Kenmore Cares! Mental Health Kits are now available at the front desk of City Hall and at the Senior Center in Rhododendron Park. Anyone can come by during regular business hours and request a free kit for themselves or for someone else, while supplies last.
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