Join the Conversation

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Conversation = a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged.

We want to hear your ideas and input on the City of Renton Neighborhood Program. This program does not exist without the participation of Renton residents. We want to know what is important to your neighborhoods, communities, and families. Please join us on Saturday, March 25th and share your experience with other neighborhood leaders and participants.

Conversation = a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged.

We want to hear your ideas and input on the City of Renton Neighborhood Program. This program does not exist without the participation of Renton residents. We want to know what is important to your neighborhoods, communities, and families. Please join us on Saturday, March 25th and share your experience with other neighborhood leaders and participants.

Conversation will continue on a different project!

  • In the Loop: Online Community Engagement Tool

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    Introducing In the Loop:

    Residents were provided with information about the City's new online community engagement tool, In the Loop. On this platform, residents can view, ask questions, and leave comments about happenings in their community. Additionally, please see the following details about the matching grant portal.

    The matching grant application site goes live on April 1st, 2023. If your neighborhood is planning an event or project before this date, please upload a PDF of your grant application and email Rhemy King at rking@rentonwa.gov. The maximum amount residents may apply for is $5,000.

    If you need to apply for a permit, visit permitting.rentonwa.gov. Here, you will be instructed to log in or register.

    *Note: Neighborhood BBQs are hosted by the City of Renton. There are four upcoming Neighborhood BBQs this spring and summer. Please see the main flyer in Documents! Block parties are resident-hosted, and we are excited to support these community-building events through the matching grants!

    Closing remarks by Mayor Armondo Pavone:

    The way we have engaged with the community has changed over the years. Our methods used to be more one-sided, one-way communication. Now, with social media, residents, businesses, and neighborhoods want to be heard. This is why we are very excited for the Neighborhood Program's community engagement tool, In the Loop!


  • Neighborhood Forum: Introducing the Neighborhood Program

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    Introducing the Neighborhood Program, located in the Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department. This new department, with Administrator Maryjane Van Cleave and Neighborhood Program Coordinator, Rhemy King, exists to equitably and meaningfully serve residents. As Renton's demographics and communities change over time, it is essential to respond with respect, inclusion, and engagement with everyone.

    Almost every department in the City was present at this forum because we value you and your communities. Each department engaged with residents to put names and titles to faces to build relationships and understandings of how we serve you. Departments and representatives include:

    • Community and Economic Development, represented by Donna Locher
    • Equity, Housing, and Human Services (with the Neighborhood Program), represented by Chan Te and Benita Horn
    • Executive Services, represented by Ryan Spencer and Michelle Theurer
    • Finance, represented by Ariel Llorach
    • Legal, represented by Leila Curtis
    • Parks and Recreation, represented by Jennifer Spencer
    • Renton Police Department, represented by Jeffrey Hardin
    • Public Works, represented by Ron Straka and Ellen Talbo