Kirkland's City Council gears up for a major meeting set for June 4, moving to tackle citywide concerns including speeding and homelessness, the Council is welcoming community input both online and in person, Kirkland announced. The session starting at 7:30 p.m. will see the Council consider a new resolution to slash speed limits down to 20mph in specific areas along the Stores to Shores Greenway, a move aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and mobility.
In a bid to confront the escalating homelessness crisis, the Council is also poised to deliberate on a commitment declaration empowering the City Manager to form a comprehensive action plan, sources confirm this plan will encompass the full spectrum of services needed for aiding the unhoused. Attendees can catch a study session that precedes the business agenda, scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m., where the Council kicks off a sequence of debates on the Public Works Maintenance Center Facility Plan.
For those who can't make it to the venue, the Council meeting will be streamed live on multiple platforms including the City of Kirkland Facebook page and YouTube channel, additionally available on the City website and via local cable channels. Kirkland residents who wish to speak their minds will have the opportunity at the start of the business meeting, with the City outlining participation protocols on its webpage.
Further insights into future Council meetings and the subjects up for discussion can be found by investigating the City Council Agenda Calendar, public should be aware that this schedule is not set in stone, changes occur without notice. For those looking to submit their views in writing, emails directed to [email protected] are encouraged and questions can be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at (425) 587-3190.
