HomeMy WebLinkAbout09_Mayors Newsletter_090816_editedSEPTEMBER 9, 2016
This Week
from the Mayor
Denis Law, Mayor
VOL. 1, NO. 9
KUDOS“Coffee with a Cop” starts Monday
How would
you like to
be stopped
by a police
officer – not
for a speeding
ticket or a noise
complaint, but
for a friendly cup
of coffee at a
local Starbucks?
In order to build
relationships with
our residents,
Renton police officers will be going where the people are, instead
of having the people come to them. Starting next week, Renton
police officers will be at various Starbucks locations for
“Coffee with a Cop.” They’d like to sit down with you for coffee and
an informal talk.
Several cities across the country have successfully implemented
this type of get-together and we believe it’s a logical extension
of our police outreach program. Thanks to Renton Chamber
of Commerce, Renton Reporter, Starbucks and Renton Police
Department for making this happen.
The first gathering is September 12 at the Starbucks at 4637 NE
Sunset Blvd, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Five more are planned on
Mondays through October 17 at these locations. I hope you can
join us.
KENWORTH PLANT
HONORED
Kenworth’s Renton
assembly plant won a
2016 Best Workplace for
Waste Prevention and
Recycling Award by King
County Solid Waste. It’s
the eighth consecutive
year they have been
honored for their “for
exceptional efforts to
reduce, reuse and recycle.”
Congratulations!
STATE TO WIDEN I-405
The State Department
of Transportation is
widening I-405. To learn
more about this project,
be sure to attend the
open house they’re
hosting on September 13,
from 5 to 7 p.m. at Renton
High School.
DID YOU KNOW?
Renton’s businesses – a century of
excellence
We are very fortunate to have so many businesses and
corporations that call Renton home. These companies – big
and small – provide valuable jobs to Renton and Puget Sound
residents, create a strong community and help promote a
better quality of life for all. Plus, some of them are national
and international leaders that have made history and are
creating the future for business and industry.
This year two outstanding Renton businesses have hit the
century mark. As a way of commemorating this important
milestone I had an opportunity to recognize them with the
first ever “Mayor’s Century Award.” At the Business Excellence
Awards on September 8, hosted by Renton Chamber of
Commerce, I was honored to present this award to Boeing
and Brotherton Cadillac Buick GMC for 100 years of excellence.
Other business were also recognized at the event including
Fred Meyer for customer service, Boeing and First Financial
Northwest Bank for community leadership, Renton Prep for
outstanding non-profit, Chuan Tao Kung Fu for business excellence (1-10 employees) and McLendon
Hardware for business excellence (10+ employees). The event was co-sponsored by Renton Chamber of
Commerce, Renton Reporter, First Financial Northwest Bank, The Renton Printery, Rain City Catering and
Morning Star Creative Group.
History Museum sets grand opening
The Renton History Museum has completed an exciting
renovation of its
lobby and offices,
thanks to support
from the city,
4Culture, and First
Financial Northwest
Foundation.
We invite you to
their grand opening
on September 15,
from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
You will not only
see the renovated space, but also the permanent exhibits and
two temporary exhibits, Frozen in Time and a Smithsonian exhibit,
Choosing to Participate.
Mayor Law with David Reed, Director, Boeing
737 Program Engineering, and Brad Brotherton,
owner of Brotherton Cadillac Buick GMC.