TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Malisa Files |
425-556-2166 |
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Human Resources |
Lisa Maher, Asst. COO, Interim HR Director |
425-556-2427 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Human Resources |
Stephanie Lorntzen |
Administrative Supervisor |
TITLE:
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Confirmation of the Appointment of Truc Dever to Serve as Redmond’s Human Resources Director
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City has made an offer of employment to Truc Dever as the Human Resources Director. The offer is contingent on confirmation of appointment by City Council.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
Department heads shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the City Council. RMC 2.02.050
• Council Request:
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• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Ms. Dever possesses the experience and leadership capabilities needed for the role. She brings an extensive background and skill set to the Human Resources department.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
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• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Funding for the position is included in the adopted 2025-2026 City Budget.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000296
Budget Priority:
Strategic and Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/20/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The anticipated start date of Truc Dever is November 18, 2026.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The Human Resources Director position would remain unfilled until another external recruitment is completed. This delay would result in continued use of the current interim appointment.
ATTACHMENTS:
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