NEWS FLASH!! Council Passes Motion To Rebuild Teen Center At Same Location

Council decided on November 19, 2025 the OFH will be rebuilt.

"After an extensive community engagement process, study of financial and other implications of different options, and reviewing the stakeholder group recommendation and focus group results, the Council passes the following motion to provide formal direction on the Old Firehouse Teen Center facility: 

Rebuild the teen center on the same location. Prioritize expedience in construction, centering teen voices in the design process, and including music performance space and a dedicated recording studio to continue the Old Firehouse Teen Center legacy."

SOURCE:  AM No. 25-184 Business Meeting Agenda, 11/18/2025

AM No. 25-184

Type:

Consent Item

Status:

Agenda Ready

File created:

10/14/2025

In control:

City Council

On agenda:

11/18/2025

Final action:

Title:

Approval to Rebuild the Teen Center on the Same Location. Prioritize Expedience in Construction, Centering Teen Voices in the Design Process, and Including Music Performance Space and a Dedicated Recording Studio to Continue the Old Firehouse Teen Center Legacy

Attachments:

1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Old Fire House Facility Recommendation Process, 3. Attachment B: Community and Stakeholder Outreach and Involvement, 4. Attachment C: OFH Stakeholder Group Final Report, 5. Appendix A - Stakeholder Group Charter, 6. Appendix B - Stakeholder Group Meeting Materials, 7. Attachment D: Redmond OFH Engagement - Community Focus Groups Summary

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UPDATED 11/25/26: 2026 Redmond Executive And Non-Union Compensation Plan

In all the Council and Mayor meetings I've watched never once did they deliberate on staff salaries and benefits.  Perhaps they don't want to "cut off the hands (staff) that feed them?" 

2026 Executive Pay Plan not counting, COLA , bonuses, merit increases, health insurance, retirement, perks. Staff broke this link on 11/19/25: 

Effective January 1, 2026.  Maximum annual band is quoted.  Source for red 2024 bonuses was Public Record Request.    

Chief Operating Officer:  $312,579.17

Deputy C.O.O. $273,238.11

Fire Chief: $273,328.24   

Deputy Fire Chief: $244,740.55

Police Chief: $273,328.24  

Deputy Police Chief: $244,740.55 (B.C.) [2024 bonus: $23,700,60]  Promoted from Captain.

City Attorney:  $273,328.24  

Deputy City Attorney:  $244,740.55

Supervising Attorney:  $202,982.98 

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (P.P.) $155,857.02 [2024 bonus: $7,204.20]

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (S.S.): *2025 salary and title not quoted [2024 bonus: $3,602.19]

Paralegal (NEW):  $112,714.38 

Total annual salaries, ~$1.1M+$150,000 + benefits

Public Works Director:  $255,958.34,  Deputy Public Works Director:  $244,832.88, 

 

Parks & Recreation Director:  $255,958.24  (promotion) 

Deputy Parks Director: $218,863.34. 

*The second Deputy Parks Directer (D.T.) 2025 salary and title not quoted. [2024 bonus $7,461.60]

C.I.O. Director: $247,745.68,  Deputy C.I.O. $224,832.88

Deputy TIS Director CM, 2025 title and salary not quoted.  [2024 bonus $9,145.99]

Finance Director:  $247,745.68,  

 Deputy Finance Director: $218,863.64 [2024 bonus: $5498.13]

Human Services Director: $247,745.68,  

Deputy Human Services Director $218,863.34

HR Analyst, $140,682.28

HR Generalist (NEW) $138,241.91

HR Manager, $171,008.42

Consultant

Total Annual Salaries: $890,000 + benefits

Director Planning and Community Development:  $247, 745.63  (This is an understated salary because this Director C.H. "runs the government" in a large way.  According to a 2024 Public Record Request C.H. was not given a bonus.]

  -- Deputy Director Planning and Community Development:  $218,863,34. [2024 bonus: $5,647.20]

 * -- Deputy PCD Director (J.L.)  The title and 2025 salary for this position was not quoted. [2024 bonus: $9,893,40]

Mayor is Chief Executive Officer:  $173,914.                         

 --Deputy Executive Director:  $218,863.34 (L.M.)  (runs "Office Of The Mayor") 

[2024 bonus: $7,776.60]

8 Directors

15 Deputies 

5 Attorneys 

SOURCES: AM 25-1814 (altered by the city to AM 25-188) 

 Non Union Pay Plan not counting health insurance, COLA, merit increases, retirement, and perks and more.  (City staff broke this link on 11/19)

 

Effect 2026 effective January 1, 2026.  Maximum annual pay band quoted: 

For the complete list of "non represented" employees go HERE  (City staff broke this link on 11/19.)

City Clerk:  $171,088 

HR Analyst, $140,682.28 (consultant was hired)

HR Generalist (NEW) $138,241,91

HR Manager, $171,008.42

Police Captain:  $223,697.30

Police Support Civilian Commander, $202,982,98

Police Support:  $161,480.77

Police Sergeant: $161,257.54 ( 2025 Teamsters Local Union No. 117) 

Police Corporal: $140.695.24 (2025 Teamsters Local Union)

Police Officer: $122,158.48 (2025 Teamsters Local Union) mid-point

City Engineer Manager:  $211,794.58

City Engineer:  $211,794.58

Security Compliance Manager:  $211,794.58

Chief Policy Advisor:  $202,982.98

Supervising Attorney: $202,982,98.

Construction Manager  $180.412. 01 

Managers (16)  Parks, Finance, Utilities ($189,811,79) Emergency Preparedness, Project, Planning, and more.

Supervisors (12) Attorney: $202,982,98.  In general:  $138K - $180K 

 

Paralegal:  $112,714.38 (NEW)  

DEI Program Advisor, $140,684.20

Behavioral Health Professional, $132,248.11

Administrative Assistants (secretaries):  $70,758,38, (minimum annual band) $83,141 (mid-point annual band)  $95,524 (maximum annual band)

SOURCE, AM 25-1814. Council Business Meeting Agenda, 11/18/2025.  (altered to AM 25-188; link broken by staff on 11/19/25.) 

AM No. 25-188   These links were broken by staff on 11/19/25

Type:

Staff Report

Status:

Agenda Ready

File created:

10/29/2025

In control:

City Council

On agenda:

11/18/2025 (compensation subject to Council approval.)

Final action:

Title:

Proposed Updates to the 2026 Pay Plans

Attachments:

1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Presentation, 3. Attachment B: Ordinance - 2026 AFSCME Pay Plans, 4. Exhibit 1: 2026 AFSCME Pay Plan “A”, 5. Exhibit 2: 2026 AFSCME Pay Plan “AF-S”, 6. Attachment C: Ordinance - 2026 Executive Pay Plan, 7. Exhibit 1: 2026 Executive Pay Plan “E”, 8. Attachment D: Ordinance - 2026 Non-Represented Pay Plans, 9. Exhibit 1: 2026 Non-Represented Pay Plan "N", 10. Exhibit 2: 2026 Non-Represented Supplemental Pay Plan “N-S”, 11. Attachment E: Ordinance - 2026 General Supplemental Pay Plan, 12. Exhibit 1: 2026 General Supplemental Pay Plan “G-S”, 13. Attachment F: Ordinance - 2026 Elected Official Pay Plan, 14. Exhibit 1: 2026 Elected Official Pay Plan “EO”, 15. Attachment G: Ordinance - 2026 Police Commissioned Pay Plan, 16. Exhibit 1: 2026 Police Commissioned Pay Plan “P”

UPDATED 11/15: Redmond Elected Officials Compensation, The Budget

 

Labor and benefits constitute ~ 75 - 80% of the general  budget.  Council's primary responsibly is budget policy so why don't they deliberate more fully on labor and benefit expenses?  Perhaps they don't want to "cut off the hands (staff) that feeds them."  by  Effective January 1, 2026: Council Member Monthly salary $2,352.90,  Annual $28,234.80. [$27,600 in 2025] Council President* Annual:  $28,234.80 [$27,600 in 2025] salary: *Council President receives an additional $200 premium per month.  (Premiums don't include health insurance, COLA (2%) travel, phone, educational conferences, community events.) Mayor Monthly Salary: $14,495.84   Annual Salary:  $173,914. (not including COLA, health insurance, retirement, phone, transportation, education conferences, community programs, and sundry perks.)  [$170,000 in 2005]  Source:  Altered from AM No. 25-1814 to AM No.25-188, 11/18/2025 Exhibit 14: 2026 Elected Official Pay Plan.  (Staff broke this link on 11/19/25.) AM No. 25-188   Staff broke all these links on 11/19/25 Type: Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready File created: 10/29/2025 In control: City Council On agenda: 11/18/2025 Final action: Title: Proposed Updates to the 2026 Pay Plans Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Presentation, 3. Attachment B: Ordinance - 2026 AFSCME Pay Plans, 4. Exhibit 1: 2026 AFSCME Pay Plan “A”, 5. Exhibit 2: 2026 AFSCME Pay Plan “AF-S”, 6. Attachment C: Ordinance - 2026 Executive Pay Plan, 7. Exhibit 1: 2026 Executive Pay Plan “E”, 8. Attachment D: Ordinance - 2026 Non-Represented Pay Plans, 9. Exhibit 1: 2026 Non-Represented Pay [broken]Plan "N", 10. Exhibit 2: 2026 Non-Represented Supplemental Pay Plan “N-S”, 11. Attachment E: Ordinance - 2026 General Supplemental Pay Plan, 12. Exhibit 1: 2026 General Supplemental Pay Plan “G-S”, 13. Attachment F: Ordinance - 2026 Elected Official Pay Plan, 14. Exhibit 1: 2026 Elected Official Pay Plan[broken] , 15. Attachment G: Ordinance - 2026 Police Commissioned Pay Plan, 16. Exhibit 1: 2026 Police  Commissioned Pay Plan “P”

UPDATED: Pat and Kitty Vache' Food Bank

 

 Redmond Market Volunteers

Trace, the Redmond Market manager said food insecurity from the SNAP cuts brought in twice the normal traffic.  Even with Trump reducing program funding from 50% to 30% the pain will persist. 

Pat Vache', retired Councilmember of 16 years, circulated around the work spaces including the produce line and managing the grocery carts. The produce is fresh and abundant:  bib & romaine lettuce, eggs, tomatoes, oranges, apples, rosemary, sage, chives, onions, carrots, cabbage, celery, fresh grapes, potatoes, bananas, radishes, cucumbers, squash, avocadoes, and more! 

Caned goods, rice, cereal, are stocked on all the shelves throughout.  The bagels and baguettes are popular. A holiday section is in the works. Diapers, aspirin, soaps and other sundries are available.  Food donations are accepted.

The deli was stocked with frozen salmon steaks, frozen strawberries, fresh raspberries, smoothie mix, sandwiches, vegetable trays, beef & pork steaks, decorated cakes and more! Much of the deli food came from "rescuing it" from grocery stores before they threw it out. 

Pallets of the bulk food arrive from commercial companies and are stored in the deep freeze and expansive refrigerator.  It's all an amazing coordinated effort; and a true blessing to work with Trace, and Zola in produce.  

Our "customers" and their children always leave with an appreciative smile on their face. Thank you Pat Vache' for all that you do, including finding the site for Hopelink Services and this market!

-- Bob Yoder, 11/5/2026

National "Take a Hike Day", Redmond Contains 59 Trail Miles

Redmond Watershed Preserve

Monday, Nov. 17 is National ‘Take a Hike Day’, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by exploring Redmond’s lush trails and natural spaces! Cooler temperatures mean fewer bugs, quieter trails, and colorful landscapes that will brighten your winter spirit.

Our top winter hike picks to celebrate ‘Take a Hike Day’ in Redmond include the 800-acre Redmond Watershed Preserve, a nature preserve (accessible by bus) with beautiful fall foliage and diverse habitats, the Farrel-McWhirter Loop that connects to Juel Park for a post-hike picnic or round of disc golf, and the Redmond Powerline Trail for those looking for a full day adventure. If the idea of hiking in November is new to you, check out the packing list and other resources for trail safety from the Washington Trails Association.

Redmond contains 59 miles of public trails, of which 39 miles are owned and operated by the City. Learn More About Every Trail.

-- City of Redmond, 11/3/25

Utility Rates to Increase 9.30% in 2026

"In 2026, PSE is proposing a 9.30% increase in electricity rates, adding about $11.20 more per month for a typical residential customer using 800 kilowatt-hours. Natural gas rates would rise by a smaller 2.07%, or about $1.51 per month for the average customer.

PSE points to several drivers behind these increases, including upgrades to the Baker River hydro project, deployment of advanced distribution systems to support EVs and rooftop solar, new clean energy from the Beaver Creek wind farm, wildfire prevention measures, and rising operating costs.

The result is higher bills for households, but also long-term investments in cleaner energy, safety, and *grid modernization." 

--  Puget Sound Energy, 10/11/2025

Sewer / stormwater rates in Redmond will increase, as well.  In addition, *AI requires a tremendous amount of power with no end in sight. Federal funds for relief can't be expected, with Trump.  At a recent City Council meeting President Kritzer noted King County is organizing all their cities to meet on this problem. Living in Redmond is unaffordable for many. Now this.    

-- Bob Yoder, 10/31/2025

Improvements to Pool Access / Candidates Stuart, Fields, Salahuddin, Anderson

Happy to see Council cares about improving access and programing for the citizens of Redmond, not just swim teams.  Redmond citizens spent over $8 million in taxes to renovate the pool.  

Councilmember Stuart and Fields participated in the conversation later on.  (CM Fields was virtual; CM Stuart holds office hours in the library twice a month on Thursdays.)  

Environmental Sustainability Action Plan updates.  CM Kritzer suggested review of tree give-away program. No discussion.  Questionable success?    The city delivered air purifiers in response to wildfires.  CM Stuart participated in discussion.

Old Firehouse Teen Center sub-committee, focus group/stakeholder meetings reviewed.  Tons of updates. Tons of citizen updates (mostly from adults.)  November 12 study session to give final report on rebuild vs. renovation.  November 18 more engagement by Council!  Lots of "thank you's" from CM Kritzer. Winter will delay decision progress.  CM Fields commented.  CM Stuart asked for website updates.

Parks Volunteer Program update from new FTE.  Very bureaucratic process. Implement Q-2, 2026.  CM Stuart is excited but wants more data on the website for citizenry.  Green Redmond good opportunity to volunteer (not under auspice of the Volunteer Program.)

Redmond Lights starts December 6th.  Downtown Park events.  $68,000 in sponsorships. CM Stuart asked how many installations in Esterra Park (Overlake.)  None.  Wants a city event there.  

Derby Days recap:  35,000 in attendance.  800 tons of waste diverted.  CM Stuart thinks the size of curb space should double.  Suggests promotion by Grand Marshall.  Star power from World Cup relationships.

CM Anderson did not participate in this Council Committee meeting or the Study Session that followed in the evening. All candidates but Anderson participated in Study Session.  Anderson "participated" by wearing a purple dunce hat (or witch hat) at the Study Session meeting.

-- Bob Yoder, opinion, 10/27/25

Meadow Park Replacement Construction

The City names their construction work at Meadows Park a "replacement."  It seems more of a renovation with the extensive new beddings and shrubs they are planting around the courts. Note the rich, dark soil in the foreground.  Total cost is $593, 910.   

Date of photos, 10/24/2025

Click picture to enlarge.

EXTRA: Alaska Wildlife Refuge Open To Oil And Gas Drilling

 Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to potential oil and gas drilling, renewing a long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation’s environmental jewels.

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the decision Thursday that paves the way for future lease sales within the refuge’s 1.5 million-acre (631,309 hectare) coastal plain, an area that’s considered sacred by the Indigenous Gwich’in. The plan fulfills pledges made by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans to reopen this portion of the refuge to possible development. Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, passed during the summer, called for at least four lease sales within the refuge over a 10-year period.

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-- Seattle Times, 10/23/25

Reservoir Park Sport Court Replacement

When finished the project will have three tennis courts (one lined for pickleball) and a basketball hoop.  A worker said he's been bombarded by people asking why the sports court would cost $1.8 million.  According to the supervisor, a potable water reservoir of 3,100 gallons rests under the courts.  The lid was 50 years old, deteriorated and had to be replaced, not restored.  That costs money.     

Estimated time of completion is 2026.  

Downtown Park "NO KINGS" protest / Mass Call

Photo credit LD 48 Representative Osman Salahuddin

October 18, 2025 Downtown Park "NO KINGS" protest 

Active Park Projects Managed by Construction Division

Anderson Park Community Gardens Construction

Active City Park Projects Managed by The Construction Division

Turf Replacement, Grass Lawn Park Softball Field 1 Construction October 2025 $1,851,216  

Redmond Central Connector Phase 3 Redmond Central  Phase 1 $1,851,216 2019-2020  Complete August 2025 $8,075,000 

Turf Replacement, Hartman Park Baseball Infield Construction October 2025 $599,245 2019-2020

 Reservoir Park Sports Court Replacement Construction October 2025 $1,181,682.

 Meadow Park Sports Court Replacement Construction October 2025  $593,910 2019-2020

Pre-Design $599,245 2019-2020  $593,910 2019-2020 Idylwood Park Parking Lot/ Expansion and Frontage Improvements/ 

SE Redmond Park  $4,476,663 2025-2026 This is a joint project with Traffic Operations Pre-Design October 2028. $13,757,591 2025-2026 Project is starting earlier than planned.

Disclaimer:  I did not watch this meeting on Comcast Channel 21, in-person, Facebook or streaming on the website or a study session.  Some of the labeling of the construction projects may not be aligned with the dates but the dollar amounts are correct. 

-- Council Public Works joint meeting with Parks, October 3, 2025

Public Art Plan Update

2016 So Bazaar Art Installation 

The origin of this art installation ... 

The City of Redmond is updating its 2017 Public Art Plan to better reflect today’s community needs and priorities. The consultant, MIG ($100,000 cost) has been guiding the city through a collaborative process to create a strategic framework for future cultural art programming.

This update will integrate art into everyday life across parks, downtown, cultural districts, and neighborhoods. Reflect Redmond’s diversity, history, and innovation as both a tech hub and a creative, collaborative community.  It is long overdue though one must say the downtown station light rail art is fabulous and hard to beat.  

Public Art Plan Update

Council Study Session, February, 2026

Finalize Plan, March, 2026

Source:  Council Park Committee of the Whole memo, 9/20/2025

Osman Salahuddin, Our Dedicated Home Grown Representative

State Representative Osman Salahuddin, 48th Legislative District 

"I was raised in Redmond, where I have spent nearly my entire life.  My drive to serve this community is rooted in his parent's immigrant journey in pursuit of the American Dream. 

Like many in our community, I've navigated life as a renter, a user of public transit, and a graduate of our public education system in the Lake Washington School District.   

I've brought new leadership and fresh ideas to the Legislature, and I am proud to represent the 48th Legislative District.  

I am deeply committed to my community and to making ethical, equitable decisions that will help our district and the entire state thrive."   

State Representative Osman Salahuddin
Our Home Grown Representative.  Committed to Community.  Dedicated to Progress

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City News Now | September 15, 2025

This is some of the best city news I've seen... Some good places to watch the salmon migrate are:  the trestle and red-steel bridges over the Sammamish River. The Avondale Way bridge over Bear Creek. The 90th Street bridge over the Sammamish River. Juel Park's Bear Creek, Leary Way bridge.  

-- Bob Yoder, 9/18 

LWSD Board of Directors To Propose Levy Increases

TAX INCREASES

Every four years the Educational and Operations (EP&O) and Capital Technology and Facilities levies are up for renewal.  The board will take formal action on the 2026 levies at their meeting on October 6, 2025. Once approved by the board, these replacement levies would be placed on the February 10, 2026, ballot.

Currently, 16% of the Lake Washington School District budget is funded by these two "replacement" levies.  The school board is proposing a special "excess" increase in the 2026 levy ask owing to: 

• loss of federal funding (currently 5%)
• new sales tax on services
• salary step increase
• increased compensation
• 8% inflation growth 

EP&O tax increases of $180/year on $1.5M assessed property value ($.97/$1,000 property value)  and a Capital Technology and Facilities tax increase of $45/year ($.44/$1,000 property value.)  I suggest you read the "Levy Renewals" slide deck document for a readable, comprehensive report. Some tax increases may be higher or lower than quoted here.

EP&O Levy Program Funding (% of total program funds:) 

• 25% Special Education* $22.0 Million 
•  20% Counselors $3.0 Million
• 46% 6.5 Million Health and Mental Health Services
• 93% Safety Services $7.0 Million 
• 80% Professional Learning $18.8 Million 
• 90% Athletic & Extracurricular Activities $9.4 Million  
• 100% Additional Course Offerings $5.0 Million 
• 30% Early Learning $0.8 Million 

Capital Technology & Facilities excess levy will finance:  

• Application and modernization for technology systems.  Education and operations instruction.
• Acquire and install computers, implement, train, and manage. 
• Modernize and expand facilities through construction, renovation, and improvements.  Improve technology and training.  

On October 6, the  Board will make their final decision on the 2026 excess levy tax increases.  To comment email them at boardmembers@lwsd.org or phone 425-936-1257 ... before Oct. 6.  

Reported by Yoder, 9/18/25

Source:  LWSD "Levy Renewals" document

Coffee-time With EvergreenHealth Commissioner Robin Campbell

CANCELLED, 10/12

EvergreenHealth Commissioner Robin Campbell, PhD
Coffee with the commission reschedule to October 27

 

I spent ~ hour with EvergreenHealth Commissioner Campbell today at his coffee-time at Roasters in Redmond.  I told him my wife's United Healthcare HSA policy was cancelled at Overlake two days ago.  It's too bad medical care is at the mercy of the insurance business.  I recommended Pam go to my doctor at EvergreenHealth since it's close by and coverage is still available there.  My Evergreen internist doctor will refer her to the type of medical services she needs.  

It's good Commissioner Campbell is reaching out to the community with his "Meet the Commissioner" coffee-times.  I learned he is on the influential Levy Committee and has many endorsements. His next coffee at Victor's was rescheduled  to October 27.   

Victor's

7993 Gilman St. 

Monday, October 27th

1:30 - 3:00 PM

ENDORSEMENTS:  

Angela Birney
Mayor, Redmond

Kelli Curtis
Mayor, Kirkland

Davina Duerr
State Representative, LD 1

David Edwards
Coucilmember, City of Woodinville

Michelle Evans
Councilmember, City of Woodinville

Nigel Herbig
Mayor, Kenmore

Shelly Kloba
State Representative, LD 1

Mike Millman
Mayor, Woodinville

Amy Walen
State Representative, LD 48

King County Executive Candidate Forum On Mental Health

credit:  Seattle Times

The new King County executive will have a lot of mental health responsibilities on their plate after they’re elected in November. 

They’ll have to steer a local mental health care expansion and navigate the delicate politics of constructing new walk-in mental health centers. They’ll also have to deal with the aftermath of an audit finding the Department of Community and Human Services failed to properly oversee grant money. 

 

Federal policies will also affect the county: President Donald Trump has suggested states broaden their involuntary civil commitment laws, and changes to Medicaid may also threaten care for some low-income residents.

 

On Oct. 9, join The Seattle Times and the League of Women Voters of Seattle King County for an online forum with candidates Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay. The two candidates, both current Metropolitan King County Council members, will discuss their visions for improving mental health policy in King County.

 

Register here for the forum, which will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Submit your questions for the candidates using this form and we may use them in the discussion.

 

Menka Soni Projected Winner With 55% Of The Votes

 

Founder, 𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐊𝐀 – My Mother’s Home, offering shelter and hope

15 years as Founder and President of AmPowering:

-Meals served (700k)

-Families sheltered (100) -Lives impacted (500k)

-Jobs created (1000)

-Volunteer hours (20,000) 300 volunteers

Redmond Arts & Culture Commission (two terms.)

One Redmond Foundation, V.P.

Listen to an interview with her sister here.

ENDORSEMENT: My wife and I spent 1.5 hours with Menka over coffee yesterday. She exudes compassion, sincerity, active caring for others (including her 2 daughters!) and high-spirited energy. She admits she's not "the perfect candidate." without budgeting and comprehensive planning experience and has no position on the teen center controversary. However, her strength is moving Redmond towards a "better experience" ... more unique art and cultural events, building trust through culturally competent public safety strategies, a gentle community perspective. Unlike her opponent, I trust she will participate in full, at meetings and be enthusiastic and committed in her Council responsibilities. We are voting 'yes' for Menka Soni in November.

-- Bob/Pam Yoder, 9/15/25