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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting
6:00 PM - Monday, June 23, 2025
7th Floor Conferencing Center
1. NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM & WHAT’S COMING
a) Presentation
Neighborhood
Program
2025
Committee of the Whole, June 23, 2025
Jennifer Spencer, Recreation & Human Services Director
Rhemy King, Neighborhood Program Coordinator
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Who
is the Neighborhood Program
Rooted in the belief that informed and connected residents help build safer, stronger communities; the City of Renton's Neighborhood Program
serves as a vital form of civic engagement. By partnering with Recognized Neighborhood groups, the program fosters meaningful local experiences
that bring neighbors together, promote a shared sense of place, and empower residents to actively shape their environment. This engagement not
only strengthens community bonds but also supports the city’s broader goals of equity, safety, and long-term resilience.
47 Active
Neighborhoods
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What have we been up to?
•Lifting up resident voices coordinating meeting
space and speakers.
•Support grassroots leadership by funding
community projects such as flower planting, teen
programs, and game nights.
•Strengthen connections between neighbors hosting
Neighbor to Neighbor forums, public artwork
(hydrants), and Chalk-Your -Walk
•Foster civic participation facilitate civic
conversations that encourage connection with local
government, including our Teen Civic Academy that
reignited the Renton Youth Council.
•Create pathways for collaboration with City
departments through litter pick-ups, CERT training,
and BBQs.
Connecting Communities, Empowering Residents
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Where will we be in 2025
•Signature Experiences like neighborhood BBQs,
cooking demonstrations and movie nights.
•Neighborhood-led events from block parties and
clean-up days, to outdoor summer movies and
neighborhood meetings.
•City-wide favorites like the Downtown Farmer’s
Market, Renton River Days, and National Night Out.
•Partners events supporting Back-to-school, new
park plans, and other collaborations with local
organizations.
DON’T MISS OUT!
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When should we connect
•We start with people
Empowering residents to
lead with their stories, skills,
and strengths.
•We discover neighborhood
assets Uncover local
leaders, cultural traditions,
shared spaces, and trusted
networks.
•We support growth in
what’s working Support
grassroots ideas and amplify
community-driven solutions
Early and Often
https://www.iap2.org/page/pillars
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Why it matters
•We support health & wellness
Active, engaged, and supported
residents lead to stronger
mental and physical well-being
•We support environmental
resilience Neighbors that care
for parks, support clean-up
efforts, and are educated about
our tree canopy help protect and
sustain Renton’s natural and
built environment.
•We support Equity at the
Center We build belonging and
trust across every neighborhood
by lifting up all voices
Strong neighborhoods build a stronger Renton.
https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/Three -Pillars/https://www.nusa.org/
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Neighborhood
Spotlight
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How to find me
•In-Person Stop and say “Hi”
•Website Overview and most
current program information
•YourVoice Resource Hub for
docs, tools, and engagement
•Email/Phone We strive for a 2
business day response
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Questions?
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