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Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

View Mayor Birney’s 2022 Year-In-Review

As we welcome 2023, Mayor Birney takes a moment to share some of the accomplishments of the City over this past year. Enjoy this month’s Our Stories Redmond Connections video for a look back at 2022 as we look forward to a happy and healthy 2023.

Watch the 2022 year-in-review

Read the video transcript 

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) holiday, City of Redmond facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16. Fire, Police, and other critical services will remain fully operational. The King Center Foundation has themed the 2023 MLK holiday observance as, “It starts with me: Cultivating a beloved community mindset to transform unjust systems,” and invites us all to understand Dr. King’s true message and put it into action.

Learn more at The King Center

Join Us in Celebrating Our Local Law Enforcement

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Officers and non-uniformed staff of the City of Redmond Police Department work tirelessly every day to make Redmond a safe and welcoming community for all. They embody their department’s values of professionalism, dedication, and leadership. Join us in showing appreciation by:

• Wearing blue clothing in solidarity
• Thanking a police officer for their service
• Sharing a positive story about law enforcement

Attend a Free Career Workshop on Diversity in Law Enforcement

Redmond, Kirkland, and Bellevue’s Community Equity Advisory Committee is offering a free workshop on diversity in law enforcement from 9 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Redmond Public Safety Building (8701 160th Ave NE, Redmond). This workshop aims to address the real and perceived barriers faced by those seeking a career in law enforcement and provide strategies to navigate the hiring process successfully. Redmond is committed to recruiting participants who reflect the diversity of East King County.

Sign up for the workshop today

Learn About a New Tax Credit for Working Families

Did you know that individuals and families may receive up to $1,200 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements thanks to a new tax credit for Washington workers? Requirements consider the amount of time you resided in Washington state the past year, age, children, income, and more. Those who qualify can apply for the credit between Feb. 1 – Dec. 31, 2023.

Learn more and see if you qualify

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