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In an effort to bring you the most up-to-date news, here is a short format newsletter highlighting the City of Kenmore’s top four news items of the week. 
*"Read the Top Four and enjoy your weekend in Kenmore!"*

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1 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/4th-of-july ]

*4th of July Fireworks at Log Boom Park
*You're invited to the 4th of July Fireworks event [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/4th-of-july ] at Log Boom Park! The event kicks off at 7:30 pm with music, food trucks, face painting, games, and crafts, and the fireworks show will begin at 10:00 pm.


* *To minimize traffic congestion and environmental impact, we encourage attendees to bus, carpool, bike, use the shuttles, or walk to this event.  *
* *NEW this year! Two ADA accessible shuttle buses will run from the Kenmore Park & Ride to the drop off point on 175th/entry to the park. See the event website [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/4th-of-july ] for details.*

"*Win tickets to watch the fireworks on the pier!
*"This year's event sponsor, Amazon, is offering 20 pier tickets to the fireworks show to community members. Visit the City of Kenmore booth at the July 3 Farmers Market to pick up a trivia card for your chance to win five tickets for the fireworks show! Winners will be announced at 5 p.m. at the Farmers Market. Must be present to win.  

"*And remember... ALL personal fireworks are illegal to possess or discharge in Kenmore. Please celebrate safely!*"



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2 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/summer-concert-series ]

*22nd Annual Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 11
*The 22nd Annual Summer Concert Series [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/summer-concert-series ] is returning to Saint Edward State Park this July and August! Come enjoy free outdoor music in a beautiful natural setting, with food trucks and fun for the whole family.
*Concert Schedule: 6 p.m. - 8p.m.*


* *July 11 | JigJam | *Bluegrass and American Folk
* *July 18 | Annie J | *Retro Soul and Modern Pop
* *July 25 | Kupono + Hula O Lehualani | *Hawaiian
* *August 1 | Locarno | *Mexican Folk, Colombian Son and African Rhythms


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3 [ https://lnks.gd/2/2w6_N7q ]

**Kenmore City Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution Opposing Washington Initiative 2117 to Repeal the Climate Commitment Act
**At the June 24 meeting [ https://vmm0dj30.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fkenmore.civicweb.net%2Fdocument%2F255956%2F/1/010101905b1b9bc9-2cc24815-b1f4-40be-a1e6-fa9190883fcb-000000/Pue-Gy4p_K2BGk0UDlmZ5JbzGOQ=381 ], the Kenmore City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution [ https://vmm0dj30.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fkenmore.civicweb.net%2Fdocument%2F256167%2F/1/010101905b1b9bc9-2cc24815-b1f4-40be-a1e6-fa9190883fcb-000000/ED63JtzC2SZX8EYYgc6RggRF8uM=381 ] to oppose Initiative 2117 [ https://vmm0dj30.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=2117%26Year=2023%26Initiative=true/1/010101905b1b9bc9-2cc24815-b1f4-40be-a1e6-fa9190883fcb-000000/TmvKtTRQ2bXonACeTgXzEHJy5ws=381 ] concerning carbon tax credit trading. Initiative 2117 will be on Washington’s November ballot this year. The initiative aims to ban any cap-and-trade program within the state and would repeal the Climate Commitment Act [ https://vmm0dj30.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fecology.wa.gov%2FAir-Climate%2FClimate-Commitment-Act/1/010101905b1b9bc9-2cc24815-b1f4-40be-a1e6-fa9190883fcb-000000/11NP6Nq7bWfIUyWtIRaHy3Fu9o0=381 ] (CCA). The City of Kenmore has in-progress projects funded through CCA grants that could be impacted if the CCA is repealed. Read the full press release [ https://lnks.gd/2/2w6_N7q ].



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4 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/News/News/383/301 ]

*Construction Updates:
**New Sidewalk Along NE 170th Street*
New sidewalk along the north side of NE 170th Street approaching Juanita Drive is now under construction. Along with sidewalks, new bike lanes will also be installed as well as intersection safety enhancements at NE 170th  Street and Juanita Drive. *View a map of the project area. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/home/showimage?id=4885&t=638551063493123596 ]*

*61st Avenue NE Sidewalk Replacement Project Phase 1 Update
*City staff recently presented an update on the 61st Avenue NE Sidewalk Replacement Project Phase 1 improvements. This project includes new re-aligned sidewalk to preserve existing street trees, sidewalk panel repair on the east side of the roadway and new bike lanes along 61st Avenue NE from NE 190th Street to the north city limits. Also included are safe pedestrian crosswalks off of 61st Avenue NE at NE 193rd Street and 60th Avenue NE, and improvements to the 61st Avenue NE and NE 193rd Street intersection. To learn more, *visit the project website. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/projects/current-projects/61st-avenue-northeast-sidewalk-replacement-project ]*

*Rechannelization on 68th Avenue from 175th Street to 181st Street Coming Soon
*Later this summer, rechannelization work will begin on 68th Avenue north of 175th Street to address safety and operational issues with how traffic moves between downtown and Bothell Way. The new channelization has many benefits, including reducing conflicts, improving transit speed, increasing downtown parking, and reducing crossing distances for pedestrians. *See a visual diagram of the changes. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/home/showimage?id=4873&t=638539644191100000 ]*



*More Kenmore News* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/city-news ]


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"*What's next on the agenda?*"


* The next Coffee with Council [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2042/102?curm=7&cury=2024 ] is on Monday, July 1 at 7:30 a.m.


* The next City Council meeting is on Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m. View the agenda. [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/256188/ ]
"To speak virtually at a City Council meeting, you are required to sign up ahead of time using the online form [ http://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council/virtual-public-comment ]." 


* The Kenmore Farmers Market [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/kenmore-farmers-market ] runs every Wednesday through August next to Town Square. "See you at the market!"


* Find more meetings and events on the City's calendar [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/calendar ].

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