HomeMy WebLinkAbout49_Mayors Newsletter_081717AUGUST 17, 2017
This Week
from the Mayor
Denis Law, Mayor
VOL. II, NO. 26
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A heartfelt thank you to the First
Financial Northwest Foundation
who authorized $3 million toward
the construction of our proposed
Family First Community Center in the
Cascade/Benson Hill area.
The center is a collaborative effort
between the city, the Seahawks
Doug Baldwin, and Renton School
District. The contribution marks a
significant step towards fulfilling our
fundraising goal.
Doug and I met with the foundation
board and explained the many ways
a community center would benefit
the community. The center will be
instrumental in providing health and
fitness programs as well as educational and recreational opportunities to area residents.
We estimate the center will cost $15 million to build and Renton School District is donating the land.
Renton City Council has authorized $4 million for the project; Car Pros, a Renton auto dealer, will make
a donation for every car sold; and King County councilmembers Dave Upthegrove and Reagan Dunn
have authorized $75,000 from Kingdome surplus funds. All this before we start our capital campaign,
develop a design for the center, and establish programs.
We’re well on our way to making this necessity a reality.
Family First Center receives $3 million donation
Gary Kohlwes, Denis Law, Joann Lee, Charles DeLaurenti II,
Norma McQuiller, Gary Faull, and Doug Baldwin
How many of you saw the
lighthearted story on our
upcoming Cruz the Loop that
KING5 Evening did Wednesday
night? I had fun reminiscing
about my days cruising the loop
and talking about our plans for
this Saturday.
George Stahl from Public
Works and his wife Stacy were
a prominent part of the piece.
Did you know they met while
cruzing the loop, married, and
will celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary this year? They, along with their seven children and seven
grandchildren, will be taking part.
Cruz the Loop takes place this Saturday from 12-5 p.m. on the grounds of Renton High School. There
will be bands playing the hits of the era, food trucks, and family fun activities. At 4 p.m. registered cars
will pull out and recreate the loop. It promises to be an afternoon of fun.
George Stahl and his wife, Stacy, met while cruising the loop. They’ll
celebrate 38 years of marriage this year.
KING5 profiles Saturday’s Cruz the Loop
At Monday’s city council meeting we officially received
our sixth consecutive Governor’s Smart Communities
Award.
We were honored for our Galvanizing Art Projects
program, a unique partnership between the city and
Renton Municipal Arts Commission (RMAC). RMAC
received $10,000 from the city’s general fund and is
using the money to commission a broad spectrum of
local artists to create public art that reflects Renton’s
heritage.
Now in its 51st year, RMAC has been working to improve
our quality of life longer than any other in King County.
Its members meet monthly to work with local residents
and organizations to both develop and support art projects and culture in the city.
Our 6th consecutive Smart Communities Award
Gary Idleburg, State of Washington Department of Commerce Senior Planner (center) was at Monday’s
city council to present the Governor’s Smart Communities Award to the city and members of the
Renton Muncipal Arts Commission.
Mayor Law and Gary Idleburg