Sanya Parsi Appointed Redmond City Councilmember

 

Front row l-r:  Angie Neuvacamina, Menka Soni, Sayna Parsi, Vanessa Kritzer

Back row l-r: Vivek Prakriya, Melissa Stuart, Jessica Forsythe

Stuart is President, replacing Kritzer -  Neuvacamina V.P. replacing Forsythe

Prakriya is 20-years old

Sayna Parsi was appointed by Council to finish Osman Salahuddin's term; who was elected State Legislature, District 48th. Sanya's term ends in two years. 

Saina Parsi — Identified in the interviews as having experience on the Parks and Trails Commission, private-sector program work and community organizing; she emphasized environmental stewardship, inclusive community outreach and using planning documents such as Redmond 2050 to guide decisions. 

Council Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Legislative Branch
• Provides to the Mayor direction on policy goals and objectives for long-term vision based on community values and needs
• Adopts the budget, sets fees, accepts grants, and oversees financial and performance measures
• Adopts codes, zoning, and standards in city law and regulations
• Approves contracts, real estate transactions, claim settlements, and interlocal agreements
• Approves pay ranges and union contracts
• Advises Mayor to support staff implementation of policies
• Represents the majority position of the Council to the public

Source:  redmond.gov

Photo:   Chip Cornwell, City of Redmond