Mayor Angela Birney - Democratic Mayors

Redmond Mayor Angela Birney delivered her State of the City Address, emphasizing the city’s efforts and priorities on housing, transportation, sustainability, and public safety.

The Mayor addressed Redmond’s sustainability efforts and their partnership with Energy Smart Eastside Program to reduce emissions from existing buildings and accelerate the transition to energy-efficient heat pumps. The city has prioritized low-and-moderate-income households with full-cost coverage heat pump installations to ensure the community’s most vulnerable are not left behind.

Transportation options and infrastructure remain a priority for Mayor Birney as she highlighted the city’s strong connection with Sound Transit and Microsoft to build new pedestrian and bicycle bridges for commuters and visitors. Mayor Birney also focused on Redmond’s THRIVE program bringing together homelessness response, human services, mental health professionals, mobile health services, and community court programs so community members can make progress toward goals despite their circumstances.

Mayor Birney highlighted the city’s dedicated partnership with its nonprofit service center, Together Center, which provides affordable low-income housing and space for nonprofits. They continue providing services to over 30,000 people annually, improving Redmond’s livability for many residents. The Mayor ended her address by honoring Redmond’s Space District, celebrating its robust and growing commercial global space companies and satellite sector in the city.

Watch Mayor Birney’s full address here.

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