The Kenmore Top 4: June 13, 2025

Kenmore City Council Announces City Manager Finalists
This week, the City Council announced three finalists for the Kenmore City Manager position. After a competitive national search, the following candidates were chosen to advance:

• Teri Killgore
• Stephanie Lucash
• Jeff Swanson

The City Council invites the public to meet the finalists during a City Manager Finalist Candidate Reception on June 18 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kenmore City Hall. At the event, community members can engage with the finalists, ask questions and provide input. Read the full update and see candidate bios.

Juneteenth Celebration in Town Square June 18
The third annual Kenmore Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 18, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hangar in Kenmore Town Square. This free event will feature interactive booths, live performances, guest speakers, crafts, educational resources, giveaways, and more. Held in conjunction with the Kenmore Farmers Market, the celebration is open to all and offers an opportunity to gather and honor the significance of Juneteenth together as a community. 

The City Council will read a Juneteenth proclamation at the June 16 meeting. City Hall will be closed to the public on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Bastyr University Master Plan Update Briefing at Planning Commission
At the June 17 Planning Commission meeting, City staff will provide a briefing regarding the Bastyr University Master Plan Update and related Comprehensive Plan amendments and zoning amendments. There will be a presentation and staff will answer questions regarding the project and review process. As the application is still under review and a response from the applicant is pending, staff may have limited information to share at this time. No action will be taken at the meeting. Learn more at kenmorewa.gov/bastyrmasterplan.

Let’s Talk Kenmore Podcast Goes Live at Summer Events
This summer, the Let’s Talk Kenmore podcast is hitting the streets and we want to hear from you! Look for the bright and fun booth at local summer special events and stop by to meet podcast host Amber Clifton, pick up some free Let’s Talk swag, and share what you love (or would love to see) in Kenmore. Amber will be collecting short stories, ideas, and soundbytes from community members to feature in upcoming podcast episodes. And don’t forget—you can catch up on all the latest episodes of the Let’s Talk Kenmore podcast anytime at kenmorewa.gov/podcast or on your favorite podcast platform.