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, 425-556-2306
Deputy - Equity & Strategic Services
TITLE:
title
Respect, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Program Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff will provide Council with an informational REDI program update and introduce the new Deputy Director - Equity & Strategic Services. The Deputy will outline his plan for the first 90 days and how he will advance the Executive Team and the REDI efforts across the organization. The update will also cover the hiring process and timeline for the REDI Program Administrator, recent activities from the REDI Facilitator Training, Welcoming Team, and Budgeting 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, Administra...
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