Priorities

 

Priorities are high-level statements (not activities, programs or organizations) indicating what citizens want from their government.

 

On February 11, four Focus Groups of Redmond residents randomly selected through an independent research firm met to discuss their priorities for City government.  From the work of the four groups, the City's BP consultant, The Public Strategies Group, compiled all of the discussion into six draft priorities.  Below are the six draft priorities and the types of subjects that the Focus Groups participants grouped into each one of these high-level statements.

 

The six draft priorities were presented and discussed at the February 28 meeting.  From the discussion, the first and fifth statements were altered to better reflect citizen opinions.  Also from the discussion, the topics describing the priorities were added to, also to reflect citizen opinions.  The City Council voted to approve the priorities at their March 4 meeting. 

 

Final Budgeting Priorities

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I want a well-maintained city whose transportation and other infrastructure keeps pace with growth. (Infrastructure)
Contains topics such as traffic; all types of utilities including sewer and water; maintenance systems; roads; mobility; snow removal; sidewalks; housing and all means of transportation including transit, cycling, walking and commute trip reduction.

 

I want to live, learn, work and play in a clean and green environment. (Clean and Green Environment)
Contains topics such as parks, trails, environment, open space, natural resource protection, protection of City’s natural assets, drinking water, recycling, maintenance of public spaces, climate change, “green” building practices, balance of development and open space and environmentally sound City services and facilities.

 

I want a sense of community and connection with others. (Community Building)
Contains topics such as community identity, civic pride, desire for a ‘small town feel,’ communications, getting to know others, diversity, connections to social and human services, recreation programming for all ages, school and City partnerships, events and arts programs and activities, beautification & aesthetics, family friendliness, architecture and city design and quality of neighborhoods.

 

I want to be safe where I live, learn, work and play. (Safe City)
Contains topics such as police, fire, emergency services, emergency preparedness, lighting, school safety, building safety and traffic/pedestrian safety.

 

I want a diverse and vibrant range of businesses and services in Redmond. (Business Vitality)
Contains topics such as the economy, jobs, economic vitality, tourism, supportive business environment, downtown, diversity of businesses and services, neighborhood services, business retention and recruitment and adequate parking.

 

I want a city government that is responsible and responsive to its residents and businesses.
(Responsible Government)
Contains topics such as property taxes, budget and fiscal responsibility, participation in regional solutions, customer service, responsiveness, accountability, open and transparent government, information sharing and providing a means for valued resident and business input.