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File #: CM 26-154   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Agenda Ready for Committee of the Whole
File created: 2/24/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
On agenda: 3/10/2026 Final action:
Title: Respect, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Program Update
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: REDI Strategic Plan Implementation Update
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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:

N/A

N/A

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TITLE:

title

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

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

Staff will provide Council with an informational update on the hiring process for the Deputy - Equity & Strategic Services position, the internal Welcoming Team, and Budget for Equity.

 

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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:

00295

 

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

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

4/14/2026

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 Strategic Plan Implementation Update