City Departments and Services
From keeping the streets clean and maintained to working with families and businesses to issue building permits, city staff are committed to ensuring that Renton is a great place to live and work. To complete the work planned by the city each year, the efforts of more than 700 employees are organized into various departments to ensure smooth operations. Further, ensuring that city government achieves the mission, policies and guidelines adopted by the Renton City Council is the responsibility of the Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department.
The results of the work of the city's elected officials and all city employees are clear. Findings of a Citizen Survey completed in 2004 showed that:
- 75% of Citizens rate Renton as an excellent or very good place to live.
- 93% of respondents feel safe in Renton.
- 63% feel their tax dollars are well spent in the City of Renton.
The Citizen Survey also identified the priorities Renton citizens have for city government.
Top Priorities:
- Fighting fires
- Neighborhood police patrols
- Emergency medical technicians
- Solving crimes
Second Level Priorities:
- Operating existing recreation centers
- Operating libraries
- Recruiting and retaining businesses
- Preserving open space and natural areas
The executive summary (PDF) and findings (PDF) from the 2004 Citizen Survey contain detailed information. The survey results also are available for review at the Renton Public Library or the Highlands Library. Citizens and businesses in Renton may also be interested in another initiative of the city's elected and administrative leadership team. "Outcome Management" is a city-wide initiative to study city processes and improve city efficiency.