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In an effort to bring you the most up-to-date news, here is a short format newsletter highlighting the City of Kenmore’s top four news items of the week. 
*"Read the Top Four and enjoy your new year in Kenmore!"*

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1 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council ]

*Kenmore City Council Looks Ahead to 2025 Priorities
*The Kenmore City Council extends warm wishes for a happy and prosperous new year! As we step into 2025, your city councilmembers and city staff remain dedicated to working together and addressing key priorities that will help shape a sustainable and thriving Kenmore. Here's a look at the City Council's top priorities [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3319/638563976915730000 ] for the year:

1. Continue to implement the adopted Climate Action Plan [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/public-works/environmental-services/climate-action-plan ] and promote environmental stewardship, including water, air, forest, and habitat restoration and preservation.

2. Preserve and increase availability of all types of housing at all income levels, including the needs of people experiencing homelessness.

3. Finalize, adopt, and implement the Human Services Strategic Plan.

4. Promote sustainable economic development strategies that enhance downtown and attract residents, small businesses, and visitors.

5. Enhance multimodal transportation, including pedestrian and bicycle safety.

6. Continue to seek opportunities to activate the Lakepointe property.

7. Broaden community engagement and foster fun.

8. Continue to implement the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/human-resources/diversity-equity-and-inclusion ]) Strategic Plan [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2827/638303726333130000 ], including social justice reform.

9. Explore opportunities to expand Parks and Recreation.



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2 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/public-works/engineering/automated-photo-enforcement ]

*Kenmore Automated Photo Enforcement Warning Period for 24-Hour School Zone Speeding Violations Extended to January 12
*Due to required additional systems testing with the King County District Court, the warning period for new 24/7 enforcement of regular speed limit violations in the Kenmore Elementary School Zone on 73rd Avenue and the Arrowhead Elementary school zone on Juanita Drive will be extended to January 12. 

*Fines for speeding violations in these school zones will begin on January 13, 2025. Beginning on January 13, drivers can receive a ticket "anytime" they are exceeding the regular speed limit of 30 mph, even when school zones are inactive. The existing 20 mph limit will still be enforced when school zone hours are active.*

Preliminary numbers for warnings issued during the warning period show that roughly 5% of vehicles received a warning for exceeding the 30 mph speed limit in November, and by the end of December that rate had roughly cut in half to about 2.8% of drivers receiving warnings. This represents a nearly 50% reduced risk in fatal crashes at all hours of the day. 

"In 2024, the City Council voted to expand the Kenmore Automated Photo Enforcement (KAPE [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.kenmorewa.gov%252Fgovernment%252Fdepartments%252Fpublic-works%252Fengineering%252Fautomated-photo-enforcement%2F2%2F0101019259568b85-cb54e031-0623-401e-a305-30dca178e3c0-000000%2FNNhgd6Q2nQ4IkxPGlkh3IQjHvd-Eq41Jxx89oGP4qfc=373/1/01010192e97cbf76-13f36bb2-4619-421c-b8fb-7979742d5c38-000000/Yqwwz2GCMI2uCZnxBGYOegwbG72UnKFFbVCcHrGdnZ8=377 ]) program. This expansion introduces several key changes [ https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.kenmorewa.gov%252FHome%252FComponents%252FNews%252FNews%252F389%252F301%2F1%2F0101019259568b85-cb54e031-0623-401e-a305-30dca178e3c0-000000%2FOKdc_fR0A0YDjGxRk9S5-3n6pG7rb1jkLpo4liGe5Wc=373/1/01010192e97cbf76-13f36bb2-4619-421c-b8fb-7979742d5c38-000000/Fkz0A3vTRbuKJK32MbfF9sIdeFWBq1DJSLg0ISmxXcw=377 ] aimed at enhancing traffic safety. Learn more about KAPE [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/public-works/engineering/automated-photo-enforcement ]."



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3 [ https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance ]

*Federal Disaster Assistance Available to King County Residents and Businesses Affected by November Bomb Cyclone*"
"King County renters, homeowners, nonprofits, and businesses affected by the November bomb cyclone may be eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans. Disaster assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA, is available to help King County residents and businesses recover from the storm. For more information and to apply online, visit SBA.gov/disaster [ https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance ].

Applicants can also receive in-person application assistance at an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center, starting Monday, January 6. The centers are located at Bellevue Library and King County Elections in Renton. The deadline to apply for property damage is February 21, 2025, and the deadline to apply for economic injury is September 23, 2025.



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4 [ https://swampcreekwatershed.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3460f7c2b36575fcf2f12f570&id=a92dc2a27b&e=7fb0627816 ]

*Volunteer in the New Year with the Swamp Creek Habitat Restoration Project
*You're invited to volunteer and join in on habitat restoration with Sno-King Watershed Council! Start the new year off right and make a difference on these upcoming Saturdays:


* January 11, 11 am – 2 pm, 175th St/Swamp Creek South
* January 20 ("Monday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day"), 11 am – 2 pm, Wallace Swamp Creek Park 
* January 25, 11 am – 2 pm, 175th St/Swamp Creek South
* February 8, 11 am – 2 pm, Wallace Swamp Creek Park 
* February 15, 11 am – 2 pm, 175th St/Swamp Creek South
* February 22, 11 am – 2 pm, Wallace Swamp Creek Park
* March 8, 11 am – 2 pm, 175th St/Swamp Creek South
* March 15, 11 am – 2 pm, Wallace Swamp Creek Park 
* March 22, 11 am – 2 pm, 175th St/Swamp Creek South

Find more information and learn how to get involved on the project website [ https://swampcreekwatershed.org/upcoming-work-parties/ ].*
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*More Kenmore News* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/city-news ]


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"*What's next on the agenda?*"


* The next Coffee with Council [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2591/102?curm=1&cury=2025 ] is on Monday, January 6 at 7:30 a.m.


* The next City Council meeting is on Monday, January 13 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2482/102?curm=1&cury=2025 ].*
*"To speak virtually at a City Council meeting, please sign up ahead of time using this form [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council/virtual-public-comment ]. ""

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* Find more meetings and events on the City's calendar [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/calendar ].

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