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Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Thank You for Joining Your Neighbors for National Night Out

Last Tuesday, Aug. 1, Redmond neighbors joined together with Police and Fire department staff, Mayor Birney, and Councilmembers for the 40th National Night Out against crime. This year, Redmond neighborhoods organized 43 block parties with visits from first responders and elected officials to build community and prevent crime.

Learn About Redmond’s Award-Winning Poet Laureate

Laura Da’, the City’s poet laureate, was named one of 23 recipients nationwide to be awarded a fellowship from the Academy of American Poets Laureate. This award grants each recipient $50,000 and is given to honor poets of literary merit who are appointed to serve in civic positions. The award aims to support poets in their continued creation of meaningful, impactful, and innovative projects that engage their fellow residents, including youth, with poetry.

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Help Inform Redmond's Environment

The City is recruiting three volunteers to serve on Redmond's Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC). Participants interested in the environment will advise city staff who make recommendations to the City Council regarding the implementation of the City's Environmental Action Plan (ESAP). Two positions are available for Redmond residents (zip code 98052) and one for a representative of a nonprofit organization. Contact the City’s Environmental Sustainability Program Manager, Jenny Lybeck, at jlybeck@redmond.gov for more information or to apply.

Learn more about ESAC 

Visit Redmond’s First Pop-Up Dog Park

Earlier this year, the City opened its first pop-up dog park at Luke McRedmond Park in Downtown Redmond in response to the growing demand for spaces for pets (and their owners) to exercise and socialize with others. The off-leash area is fenced, has a small and large dog area, and receives regular maintenance and trash pickup. The park is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, and will remain open through September. Community members are encouraged to provide feedback on the pop-up dog park and potential future off-leash dog areas in Redmond.

Learn more and share your feedback

Apply for 2024 Tourism Grants

The City is accepting applications for 2024 tourism grants. Grants are provided through the lodging tax fund for projects that assist with tourism development and promotion in Redmond. The goal of Redmond’s Tourism Program is to attract visitors from more than 50 miles away, with an emphasis on overnight visitors. To be considered for grant funding, applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Learn more and apply

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