March 11, 2020
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Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
RENTON, WA – The Renton City Council will hold their regular council meetings in March via teleconference to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and in the interest of the safety and welfare of employees and the public.
Standing l-r: Valerie O’Halloran, Utilities Committee Chair; Ryan McIrvin, Transportation Committee Chair; Ed Prince, Finance Committee Chair; Seated l-r: Angelina Benedetti, Public Safety Committee Chair; Kim-Khánh Văn, Community Services Committee Chair; Ruth Pérez, Council President; Randy Corman, Planning & Development Committee Chair.
“Teleconferencing will allow us to conduct the business of the city, while maintaining legislative operations and still continue to be accessible to the public in accordance with law,” said Ruth Pérez, City Council President.
The city encourages the public to continue to engage with councilmembers, who along with city staff, will continue to serve the needs of the community.
All Renton City Council meetings are broadcast live on Channel 21 in Renton and available online at rentonwa.gov/21.
The public can participate by providing written testimony to the City Clerk by email or regular mail (City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057).
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The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 104,700 (2019), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, news releases, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.