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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 weekend in Kenmore!"*

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1 [ https://lnks.gd/2/2nw5rD_ ]

*Proposed Plymouth Housing Project: **Community Engagement and Timeline Update
*At the January 9 [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/251108/ ] meeting, the City Council directed staff to gather additional public input and continue the discussion on the proposed Plymouth affordable housing project [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/housing-and-human-services/affordable-housing-development ] at 6532 Bothell Way NE. The next day, city staff learned that the $4.2 million-dollar National Housing Trust Fund award to Plymouth for this project must be under contract by May 2024. To meet the May deadline and for this project to remain viable, a decision from the Council on the development agreement application is needed in the first half of February*.*

In response to considerable community feedback, staff have proposed project modifications and contractual requirements for the City Council to consider at a Special Meeting on January 18. [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/252390/ ] At this meeting, the Council will review the proposed project modifications, consider a proposed meeting and community engagement schedule to continue discussions with the community, and discuss potential options and provide next steps. Read the full update here [ https://lnks.gd/2/2nw5rD_ ].



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2 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/services/emergency-preparedness/winter-wellness ]

*NEMCo Partners with Police Departments to Institute Winter Weather Wellness Checks
*The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) is excited to announce that it is partnering with the Cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park, as well as their respective Police Departments, to institute a new Winter Weather Wellness Check program. Running from now until March 1st, this program is designed to connect with community members who feel especially at-risk or otherwise in need during the cold winter months. Anyone interested can register with the City [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/services/emergency-preparedness/winter-wellness ] to receive wellness check phone calls and/or in-person visits, depending on anticipated weather conditions. Please share this information [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/services/emergency-preparedness/winter-wellness ] with anyone who may benefit from this program. 



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3 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/calendar ]

*January 15 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day: "A Day On In Kenmore"
*Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Here are a few ways you can participate:


* Join Sno-King Watershed Council for MLK Day of Service [ https://swampcreekwatershed.org/upcoming-work-parties/ ] habitat restoration in Wallace Swamp Creek Park on Monday, January 15, from 11 am - 2 pm.
* Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through action at the Thoughtful Citizens community litter pick up event [ https://www.facebook.com/events/1443608806226914 ] at Log Boom Park on January 15 from 1 pm - 3 pm.
* Visit State Parks on January 15 "for free" during Discover Pass Free Days [ https://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/136/Discover-Pass-Free-Days ].


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4 [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/courts/district-court/Community%20Courts/Community%20Court%20in%20Shoreline.aspx ]

*Shoreline/Kenmore Community Court Volunteer Opportunities  *"  "" 
"The Shoreline/Kenmore Community Court is currently seeking volunteers for a variety of virtual and in-person roles. Volunteer duties primarily take place during court/resource center hours and the time commitment is generally no more than 3 hours per week. If you are interested in volunteering, fill out the volunteer intake form here. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/volunteer-programs/volunteer-intake-form ]

In 2023, the City of Kenmore joined the City of Shoreline's Community Court. [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/courts/district-court/Community%20Courts/Community%20Court%20in%20Shoreline.aspx ] A community court is an alternative problem-solving court that differs from traditional court by identifying and addressing the underlying challenges of court participants that may contribute to further criminal activity. Its goal is to build stronger and safer neighborhoods and reduce recidivism through a rehabilitative approach. 



*More Kenmore News* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/city-news ]


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


* City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

*City Council*


* The next Kenmore City Council meeting is on Tuesday, January 16, and is a joint Special Meeting with the Planning Commission. View the agenda. [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/251198/ ]


* There is a Special City Council Meeting on Thursday, January 18. View the agenda. [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/252390/ ]


* To speak virtually at a City Council meeting, you are required to sign up ahead of time using the online form [ http://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council/virtual-public-comment ]. 

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