Legislation Details

File #: CM 26-428   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Agenda Ready for Committee of the Whole
File created: 6/29/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
On agenda: 7/14/2026 Final action:
Title: Respect, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Program Update
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: REDI Program Update (July 2026), 3. Attachment B: REDI Strategic Plan
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TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Executive

Lisa Maher, Assistant Chief Operating Officer

425-556-2427

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Executive

Zach Houvener

Deputy - Equity & Strategic Services

 

 

TITLE:

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Respect, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Program Update

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

Staff will provide Council with an informational REDI program update. The update will cover the hiring of Theresa Lee, the new REDI Program Administrator, REDI Strategic Plan Implementation including initial reporting updates, and upcoming program activities.

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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

Community Strategic Plan, REDI Strategic Plan, Redmond 2050

                     Required:

N/A

                     Council Request:

Council requested regular updates on the REDI work during previous discussions.

                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

 

 

OUTCOMES:

See Attachment A for a summary of program highlights

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

N/A

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

N/A

                     Feedback Summary:

N/A

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

N/A

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

0000295

 

Budget Priority:

Strategic and Responsive

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain:

N/A

 

Funding source(s):

General Fund

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

N/A

 

  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

2/10/2026

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications

Receive Information

3/10/2026

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications

Receive Information

4/14/2026

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications

Receive Information

5/19/2026

Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services

Receive Information

6/9/2026

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications

Receive Information

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

9/8/2026

Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications

Receive Information

 

Time Constraints:

N/A

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

N/A

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: REDI Program Update (July 2026)

Attachment B: REDI Strategic Plan