In last week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Birney recognized individuals and groups that have worked to help and support the community during the pandemic. The COVID Heroes honored are Alexander Tsao, Vanesha and Varshini Hari, Redmond School Break Food Box Program Team, and Menka Soni.
Leaders Gather for Transportation Funding Announcement
U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg visited Redmond last week. She was joined by Mayor Birney, Congresswoman DelBene, County Executive Constantine, and representatives from Sound Transit at the future Downtown Redmond light rail station. Trottenberg announced new low interest federal transit loans that will save Sound Transit about $500 million in borrowing cost and help accelerate expansion of the light rail system in our region.
The City of Redmond has dedicated programs to reducing or eliminating pollution before it causes environmental harm. Still, our efforts are more successful when community members and business owners take action, too! In an accidental spill or incident where pollutants threaten environmental water quality, call Redmond’s Spill Hotline 425-556-2868.
Bloodworks Northwest reports a low supply of blood in the Puget Sound area and the Pacific Northwest region. Careful safety protocols are followed at all donation sites. Find the nearest donation center and schedule your appointment online or by phone.
To help plan for event traffic in and around the Marymoor Park area, King County Parks have provided a schedule of upcoming Marymoor event dates for August through October. Please note, these events are subject to change. Please refer to Marymoor Events for current information.
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