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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/Home/Components/News/News/377/301 ]

*Hot Topics Update: We’ve Rounded A Corner
"Are You Still On Board?"
*A few weeks ago, City Manager Rob Karlinsey sent out a “Hot Topics Coming Your Way” article and asked you to “hop in and buckle up.” Under the direction of the City Council, things are moving forward, and there is a new, third update [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/News/News/377/301 ] on this list of hot topics:

1. Affordable Housing
2. Imagine Housing/Habitat for Humanity affordable housing proposal on 181st Street 
3. Human Services Needs Assessment
4. “The Docket”: State-mandated middle housing regulations, amendments to several elements of the comprehensive plan, cottage housing regulations, more tree protection regulations, and more.
5. Love Where You Live Community Engagement Project
6. Lakepointe
7. Downtown
8. Financial Sustainability Plan
9. 2025-2026 Two-Year Budget
10. Capital Projects
11. Public Works Operations Center
12. Climate Action Plan
13. DEIA Strategic Plan and Five-Year Roadmap 

Read the full update. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/News/News/377/301 ]



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2 [ https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3857 ]

*Congresswoman DelBene Delivers $1.3 Million Check to Kenmore*
On Tuesday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited City Hall to present the City of Kenmore with a $1.3 million ceremonial check to support fish migration and habitat restoration efforts. DelBene secured the investment  [ https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3786 ]in the FY24 federal funding package. The Swamp Creek Tributary Culvert Replacement Project will replace a culvert that is currently blocking the passage of migrating salmon and other fish. By opening this culvert, the project will create a continuous passage route for fish to the mouth of the Sammamish River. Read the full press release. [ https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3857 ]



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3 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/arts-culture/oktoberfest-logo ]

*Design the Logo for Kenmore's Oktoberfest Event
*"Calling Kenmore artists and designers! "Here’s your chance design the logo for Kenmore’s first-ever Oktoberfest event coming this September. We are hosting a logo contest to curate a unique and community-oriented logo that celebrates Kenmore and brings excitement to this new event. Design submissions are open to all ages and abilities - be creative and have fun! Logo designs must be submitted by June 14 at kenmorewa.gov/oktoberfest [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/arts-culture/oktoberfest-logo ].



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4 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events ]

*Summer Special Events Kick Off in Kenmore
*This week kicks off the summer season of special events and community gatherings in Kenmore! Join us for a summer full of celebration and fun. 


* The Pride Flag Raising Ceremony [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/human-resources/diversity-equity-and-inclusion ] is Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m.
* The Kenmore Farmers Market [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/kenmore-farmers-market ] begins this Wednesday, June 5, and runs every week through August from 3 p.m. to 7p.m. next to Town Square.
* The second annual Juneteenth Celebration [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/juneteeth-celebration ] is Wednesday, June 19 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Kenmore Town Square, in conjunction with the Farmers Market. 
* 4th of July [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/4th-of-july ], Summer Concerts [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/summer-concert-series ], and Movies @ the Square [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/movies-town-square ] are around the corner! See the full event schedule here [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events ]. 


*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/2041/102?curm=6&cury=2024 ] is on Monday, June 3 at 7:30 a.m.


* The next City Council meeting [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2356/102?curm=6&cury=2024 ] is on Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m.
"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 ]." 


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

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