News Flash

In the past decade, Redmond has grown significantly, and Fire and Police Department calls have also increased, but revenue and staffing levels have not kept up. Redmond is seeking to continue to fund a responsive public safety system that maintains a high level of service and meets the needs of our evolving city. 

To achieve this, the City has prepared a draft Redmond Safety Funding Plan which includes: 

• Investing in innovative response programs like Mental Health Response and Mobile Integrated Health  
• Increasing Fire and Police personnel to keep pace with our growing city 
• Funding ongoing expenses of body worn cameras to increase Police Department transparency and accountability
• Reinvesting in the existing levy passed in 2007 that supports multiple fire, aid, police, and emergency response personnel 

Community members are encouraged to help shape the plan through in-person and online opportunities by visiting www.LetsConnectRedmond.com/Safety to: 

• Learn more about the draft plan 
• Register to attend a community meeting on Monday, April 4 
  In-person: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Redmond City Hall Council Chambers, 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond
  Online via Teams: 7 – 8 p.m. | Presentation to begin at 7 p.m., followed by a Q&A session 
• Respond to an online questionnaire by Friday, April 15