Economic Retention and Growth
Past council decisions have positioned Redmond with adequate tools to benefit from continued growth. The adjacent airport, available large industrial lots and solar exposure mean Redmond is well-situated to offer advantages to industry in the renewable energy sector, as well as energy efficient technologies. We must continue to encourage relocation and expansion by such 'clean tech' industries.

However, a national and local economic downturn requires that we pay greater attention to retention of current manufacturers and industries. Having a local, skilled work force encourages our industries to expand into new fields with the security that workers are going to be available. The local COCC campus focuses on technology training that encourages our citizens to seek new skills and remain working in the community. The city must provide amenities and services that add to the high quality of life of our citizens

Fiscal Responsibility
Again, prudent spending decisions in the recent past have maintained the city in a solvent position. Our citizens have already chosen to support three new schools, including a new high school.

Spending on new projects, such as the airport expansion, the new City Hall and the new Community Center must be reviewed and possibly scaled back if the revenue streams to support them are not forthcoming or if the projected need is found to be overestimated. Expanding city services to the perimeter of the UGB are not a priority until the existing residential and commercial building stock is absorbed. We must stay flexible in our annual budgeting, as these are unsettled times, and the city must be ready to respond to changing conditions.

Services
The City must innovate and evaluate new ways to supply services. The availability, or lack thereof, affects each of us and has a direct impact on our perception of the livability of our community.

The City has made a commitment to improve our historic downtown to create a pedestrian-friendly shopping environment. Completion of the reroute is half the solution. The design and construction of the new streetscape must be completed quickly to support the current business ventures and invite new ones to join.

The City has completed a Master Plan for parks and interconnected trail linkages. We must now prioritize and fund these recreational amenities. Adult and youth recreation is vital for physical and mental health. A healthy community is an economic asset that builds reliable employment, increased volunteerism and an improved outlook.