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The Kenmore Top 4: October 11, 2024

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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/government/departments/finance-administration/financial-accounting/budget-documents ]

*Preliminary 2025-2026 Biennium Budget Presented to City Council
*On Monday, the City Council was presented with the preliminary 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. The 239-page proposed budget [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3394/638639023115400000 ] is ambitious and full of meaningful and important work, including a plan for spending the remaining $2 million of the one-time “Special Projects” funding made possible by the pandemic-era American Rescue Plan Act. Starting next week (October 14 [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/258244/ ]), the City Council will have a series of budget discussions on most Mondays through November, with final adoption of the 2025-2026 budget expected on November 25. Click here [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/finance-administration/financial-accounting/budget-documents ] to view what’s inside the proposed budget and to keep up on the latest budget updates.*
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2 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKENMORE/bulletins/3bb16f1 ]

*Hottest of the Hot Topics: Are You Still On Board?*"
"This week, Kenmore City Manager Rob Karlinsey shared a new "Hot Topics" update, keeping residents informed about important issues facing Kenmore. Check out his brief update to learn the latest on key topics including middle housing, the Imagine Housing proposal, Lakepointe, the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, and the Financial Sustainability Plan. You're invited to hop on board and stay informed! Read the full update [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKENMORE/bulletins/3bb16f1 ].



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3 [ https://speakupkenmore.com/evcharging ]

*Plug In and Share Your Thoughts on Kenmore’s Electric Vehicle Future on October 22*
The City of Kenmore is creating an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (EVIP) and wants to hear from you. Please join us on October 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall for our EV Charging Community Workshop [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2530/102 ] to tell us where you would like to see EV charging around the city, and to learn about incentives for EVs and EV chargers available to you. The event is free and open to all, will be come-and-go format. Spanish interpretation, light refreshments and a kids activity table will be provided. Can't attend? Share your thoughts online. [ https://speakupkenmore.com/evcharging ]



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4 [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/258320 ]

*Indigenous Peoples' Day is October 14
*This week, the Kenmore City Council proclaimed [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/258320 ] October 14, 2024, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Kenmore. Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples while commemorating their histories and cultures. The holiday is observed on the second Monday of October as an alternative to Columbus Day.

The proclamation was received by Ty Juvinel, a member of the Tulalip Tribes and a Coast Salish carver, artist, cultural preservationist, activist, and storyteller. Juvinel was also gifted a beautiful quilt made and donated by an anonymous Kenmore resident.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cascadia College Campus:
"Our Kinship with Salmon: Indigenous Traditions and Sustainability"
Discover Salmon’s revered place in the cultural traditions of Indigenous communities in the Salish Sea. This event will feature speakers, community groups, and activities. Learn more [ https://www.bothellwa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2080&month=10&year=2024&day=14&calType=0 ].



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


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


* The next City Council meeting is on Monday, October 14 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2474/102 ]. *"View the agenda. [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/258244/ ] "
*"To speak virtually at a City Council meeting, please sign up ahead of time using this form [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council/virtual-public-comment ]. "


* The next Coffee with Council will be held on Saturday, October 19 at 9:30 a.m. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2074/102 ]


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

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