City News

Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Check out Redmond’s Stylish New Small Business

This month’s Here in Redmond video features A New Debut women's consignment store. The female-owned boutique sells high-end women's clothing and accessories for a fraction of retail prices. It’s the latest addition to a number of small businesses in the City.

As we approach the holiday season, you can take part in the City's Shop Small Passport Program from Nov. 15 – Dec. 31, which helps directly contribute to the growth and vibrancy of our local economy at places like A New Debut and many other local businesses. Learn more and how you can win cool prizes.

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Take a Free Holiday Sustainable Living Class

Do you want to learn more about what you can do to live sustainably? The City of Redmond is offering free Sustainable Living classes this holiday season. These classes will cover topics ranging from reducing holiday waste to sustainable gift-giving and more. Choose from both virtual and in-person classes. All classes are interactive and taught by a live instructor.

Find class dates and times

Redmond Firefighters Return from Hurricane Deployments

Four Redmond firefighters returned from deployments to North Carolina and Florida in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Their selfless service to people in desperate need reflects our core values, and they return to Redmond with lessons learned from their experience responding to these severe disasters.

Read the news release

Salary Commission Completes its Work

Councilmembers salaries will increase beginning Nov. 14, 2024, based on the Salary Commission’s decision. The salaries will increase to $2,300 per month through Dec. 31, 2025, and then increase again on Jan. 1, 2026, based on the Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue area CPI-W 2025 First Half with a minimum of 2% and a maximum of 5% range. The Council President will receive an additional $200 per month. The all-volunteer Salary Commission met three times in September and October to review data and hear public comments before making their decision at the Oct. 10 meeting.

Learn more about the Salary Commission

Be Aware of Changes to Utility Billing Payment Options

Online autopay with an electronic check, credit card, or debit card for utility bills will end on Jan. 1, 2025. The City of Redmond can no longer support the option to make recurring payments through autopay because the cost has increased significantly in recent years. Customers using online autopay with electronic checks, credit cards, or debit cards should consider switching to direct debit autopay. To sign up for direct debit from your checking or savings account, fill out this direct debit application (PDF) and return it to City of Redmond Utility Billing along with a voided check or an ACH letter from your bank. Please contact Redmond Utility Billing at 425-556-2152 or email questions to UtilityBilling@redmond.gov.

Learn more about Utility Billing

Upcoming Redmond Library Closure

The Redmond Library will close for construction Nov. 18 – Dec. 25. It will reopen to the community on Thursday, Dec. 26. During this temporary closure, community court will be relocated to Redmond City Hall.

Learn more and what to expect

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