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:
title
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 recruitment and timeline of the REDI Program Administrator, REDI Strategic Plan Implementation, and a progress update on the REDI Rollout to citywide staff.
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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
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 Infor...
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