Join us for the 2023 State of the City Address, Read the Spring Focus Newsletter, and more

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Join us for the 2023 State of the City Address

As a reminder, Mayor Birney will present her annual State of the City address in a hybrid meeting at 8:45 a.m. this week on Thursday, March 30. Free registration through OneRedmond is required to attend either in-person at Redmond City Hall or virtually through Teams.

Register to attend in person

Register to join virtually via Teams

Read the Spring Focus Newsletter

The digital version of the spring Focus newsletter is available online, with expanded features about ensuring our sustainable future. Learn more about Redmond 2050’s focus on equity and sustainability, enjoying the outdoors with pickleball fun, how a Redmond Middle School student is protecting streams in her neighborhood, and so much more. Plus, you can reflect on Earth Month in April, which is also National Poetry Month, through a poem written by the City’s Poet Laureate, Laura Da’. The digital version can be translated into more than 100 languages using the website’s Google Translate tool. 

Read the Focus newsletter online

Volunteer for a Housing Community Advisory Board

A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) is seeking volunteer applications to serve on the Community Advisory Board (CAB), which has one position open. ARCH is a partnership of east King County jurisdictions with the goal of creating and preserving affordable housing. The CAB volunteers help ARCH staff evaluate local housing project funding proposals. Applications for the CAB will be open until the position is filled.

Learn more and apply

Learn More About the Washington Hospitality Grants Program

Did you know that Redmond hospitality businesses may be eligible for a one-time grant if they were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis through the Washington Hospitality Grants program? Restaurants, hotels, motels, and other small hospitality businesses in Washington state that were negatively impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible.

Learn more and check eligibility

Be Prepared for When Water Mains Break

Residents of the Idylwood neighborhood recently experienced a water main break caused by nearby construction. Redmond staff quickly fixed the broken pipeline and restored water service. When a water main breaks, water discoloration is normal and does not indicate that the water is unsafe to drink. Running the water for five minutes will usually correct the discoloration.

Learn more about Redmond’s drinking water

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