TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
Police
Darrell Lowe
425-556-2529
Fire
Adrian Sheppard
425-556-2200
Executive
Lisa Maher
425-556-2427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Philly Marsh
Economic Development Manager
Planning and Community Development
Kristen Raftis
World Cup Planning Program Manager
Public Works
Brandon Buehler
Deputy Director
Executive
Kelly Schutz
Communications Manager
Executive
Zach Houvener
Deputy Director
Police
Brian Coats
Deputy Chief
Fire
Ame? Virelle
Deputy Chief
Fire
Nathan Hupp
Emergency Manager
TITLE:
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World Cup Planning Update: All Programs and Activities
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The?staff report?on May 19,?2026,?will provide an update on planning efforts in preparation for the 2026 World Cup?with updates from each of our subgroups.??
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
o Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan
o 2024 Economic Development Strategic Plan
o 2024 Tourism Development Strategic Plan
o 2023 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Seattle was selected to host six matches from the FIFA World Cup 26, including USA's second group fixture and two knockout games. These matches take place from June 15 to July 6. Hosting the event is anticipated to leverage more than $100 million in economic activity. A projected 750,000 visitors will be in the Seattle region to soak up the event atmosphere, with the over 4 billion global viewers who watch the World Cup. With a new transformational transportation system, Redmond should be ready to leverage this opportunity to welcome the World and highlight the City through visita...
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