HomeMy WebLinkAbout42_Mayors Newsletter_061517With the Fourth of July fast approaching
our thoughts certainly turn to spending
time with family and friends, cookouts, and
fireworks.
Please remember the sale and use of
fireworks within Renton city limits is
prohibited. This ban has been in effect since
2005, when it was passed by the citizens of
Renton.
The fireworks ban was instituted to protect
our citizens and their property. Every year
we hear about lives and families affected by
the careless discharge of fireworks and we
are certainly not immune. There has been a
marked decrease in the number of injuries
and property damage cause by fireworks
since the ban was inacted.
To get your fill of pyrotechnics on the 4th, I
invite you to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach
Park for our annual firework spectacular.
The display will begin at 10 p.m. and caps a
full day of family-oriented activities.
JUNE 15, 2017
This Week
from the Mayor
Denis Law, Mayor
VOL. II, NO. 19
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Talbot Hill Elementary visits city hall
MicroSociety students from the Talbot Hill Elementary School made their annual visit to city hall last
week to learn first-hand about the inner workings of a city. The program teaches students how to
run businesses, banks, and establish a city government with branches for taxation and licensing. As
a consequence, they are charged with making decisions that affect daily life. In addition to visiting
my office and peppering me with questions, they also met with city staff to learn about the budget
process, police and fire department operations, and creating volunteer projects.
Fireworks ban protects people and property
Police Department promotes two
At Monday’s city council meeting,
Chief Kevin Milosevich introduced
the council to two new promotions.
Jenny Herman is now one of two
supervisors in the staff services
division. In announcing her
promotion, Chief Milosevich lauded
her skills in problem solving,
customer service, and knowledge of
public records law. Jenny has been
with the department since 2005.
Sgt. Ryan Rutledge joined the
department as a patrol officer in
2004. After a stint as a plain clothes
officer in the special operations,
he returned to patrol duties in May and was promoted to Sergeant. Chief Milosevich cited the
respect Ryan has earned through his leadership skills. Many of you may know that Ryan grew up
in Renton and is a graduate of Renton High.
My congratulations to Jenny and Ryan on their promotions and for their years of distinguished
service to the citizens of Renton.
Jenny Herman Sgt. Ryan Rutledge