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City government that is easily accessible and works in partnership with the
community to identify community needs and shape responses. As a community
oriented government, the city will help to maintain the qualities of Redmond
that make it a safe, friendly, interesting place to live, work, and play.
Recognizing that Redmond's neighborhoods -- residential and commercial, large
and small -- remain the foundation of our community, the city will provide
support to neighborhoods to identify and address their needs, stay safe, and
fulfill their expectations.
City treasures include historic buildings and structures, the natural
environment and wildlife, rural, agricultural and open space lands. The city
recognizes these are the irreplaceable elements of Redmond's identity, and
strives to preserve them as the city changes and grows.
The city's role in strengthening communication among Redmond citizens will
include sponsorship and assistance with community-wide events, use of meeting
places and activity spaces that are both public and private, and recognition
that our increasing diversity makes Redmond a stronger community.
The quality of municipal services relies heavily on the sufficiency and
condition of the infrastructure -- road, sidewalk, and trail systems; water,
sewer, and stormwater systems; parks; and public buildings. City government will
keep the infrastructure in excellent condition, and protect citizens against the
significant costs of deterioration and loss.
The city will use its available resources -- people, information, tools, and
places -- in a responsible and fiscally sound manner, using innovation,
empowerment, collaboration, and responsible risk-taking to provide its services
most effectively and efficiently. The city will continuously identify and
address service deficiencies, and measure, report and act on results.
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