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From: Brant DeLarme
To: Lisa Maher <lmaher@redmond.gov>
Subject: RE: KOMO inquiry
Date: 2025-03-27 08:48:07.246118-10:00

Hi Lisa, 

 

The FAQ is a good source of information. We also circulated front line staff talking points a few weeks ago  Staff Talking Points.docx <https://redmondgov.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/ParksSecured/Shared%20Documents/Engagement/Communications/Communications%20Projects/Teen%20Services/Staff%20Talking%20Points.docx?d=w308f42620bac42489fde62abce9f2289&csf=1&web=1&e=sP2x1y>  – a few key points are excerpted below: 

 

*	Teen programs are being relocated from the Old Fire House Teen Center to the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village and other facilities due to substantial long-term challenges with the building. 

*	Programs began transitioning to new locations this month (March 2025) with the goal of having everything operational in new spaces by late April 2025. 

*	The building is currently safe for occupancy because of our careful maintenance protocols, but relocating programs now is a proactive decision to ensure ongoing safety without requiring increasingly demanding resources and maintenance efforts. 

*	Beginning on March 31, the City will launch a comprehensive engagement process to understand what teens need, how we can best serve their interests, and where services are needed most. This will include opportunities for teens, families, and community members to provide input that will help shape the future of teen services in Redmond. 

*	For more information on the transition, visit redmond.gov/TeenServices <https://www.redmond.gov/TeenServices>  where you can find Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and submit questions or comments.

*	The future of the building will be determined through a separate public process with City Council. 

 

I’ll work on getting you a more complete set of talking points this afternoon.  

 

Thanks,

Brant 

Brant DeLarme (he/him/his)

Communications and Marketing Project Administrator, City of Redmond

  425-556-2165    bdelarme@redmond.gov <mailto:bdelarme@redmond.gov>     425-588-6580  

MS:4SCC • 15670 NE 85th St • PO Box 97010 • Redmond, WA 98073-9710

Notice of Public Disclosure: This e-mail account is public domain. Any correspondence from or to this e-mail account is a public record. Accordingly, this e-mail, in whole or in part, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56, regardless of any claim of confidentiality or privilege asserted by an external party.

 

 

From: Lisa Maher <lmaher@redmond.gov> 
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 11:41 AM
To: Brant DeLarme <bdelarme@redmond.gov>
Subject: RE: KOMO inquiry

 

Loreen wants to chat with me before the interview – are there any talking points yet that I can refer to?

If not, I’ll just use the q and a if I need it.

 

From: Brant DeLarme <bdelarme@redmond.gov <mailto:bdelarme@redmond.gov> > 
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 11:40 AM
To: Lisa Maher <lmaher@redmond.gov <mailto:lmaher@redmond.gov> >
Subject: FW: KOMO inquiry

 

FYI 

 

Loreen is taking the interview at 12:30. I reached out to Alison and sorted out the timing and format before replying to the reporter. 

 

Thanks,

Brant 

Brant DeLarme (he/him/his)

Communications and Marketing Project Administrator, City of Redmond

  425-556-2165    bdelarme@redmond.gov <mailto:bdelarme@redmond.gov>     425-588-6580  

MS:4SCC • 15670 NE 85th St • PO Box 97010 • Redmond, WA 98073-9710

Notice of Public Disclosure: This e-mail account is public domain. Any correspondence from or to this e-mail account is a public record. Accordingly, this e-mail, in whole or in part, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56, regardless of any claim of confidentiality or privilege asserted by an external party.

 

 

From: Brant DeLarme 
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 11:37 AM
To: Jackie Kent <jvkent@sbgtv.com <mailto:jvkent@sbgtv.com> >
Cc: Loreen Hamilton <lhamilton@redmond.gov <mailto:lhamilton@redmond.gov> >
Subject: RE: KOMO inquiry

 

Hi Jackie, 

 

Parks and Recreation Director Loreen Hamilton (cc’d) is available for a Teams or phone interview at 12:30 p.m. today. 

 

Thanks,

Brant 

Brant DeLarme (he/him/his)

Communications and Marketing Project Administrator, City of Redmond

  425-556-2165    bdelarme@redmond.gov <mailto:bdelarme@redmond.gov>     425-588-6580  

MS:4SCC • 15670 NE 85th St • PO Box 97010 • Redmond, WA 98073-9710

Notice of Public Disclosure: This e-mail account is public domain. Any correspondence from or to this e-mail account is a public record. Accordingly, this e-mail, in whole or in part, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56, regardless of any claim of confidentiality or privilege asserted by an external party.

 

 

From: Jackie Kent <jvkent@sbgtv.com <mailto:jvkent@sbgtv.com> > 
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 10:43 AM
To: Brant DeLarme <bdelarme@redmond.gov <mailto:bdelarme@redmond.gov> >
Subject: KOMO inquiry

 

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Hi Brant,

 

I hope all is well with you. Is someone with the city of Redmond available for an in-person or Zoom interview today before 3 p.m. about why the city seeks to close the Old Fire House Teen Center, and reaction to a growing petition to save it? Thank in advance.

 

Petition link: https://www.change.org/p/save-old-fire-house-teen-center <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.change.org%2Fp%2Fsave-old-fire-house-teen-center&data=05%7C02%7Cbdelarme%40redmond.gov%7C69eaa79f20834c74173308dd6d5ef8f4%7Ccb894d07355f495fb9c1a2a6d84a7468%7C0%7C0%7C638786976860542363%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B4e70qSWYHYIXPyspYBA6epG9OI2ZGgOOAav3XkwEmI%3D&reserved=0> 

 

Best,

 

Jackie Kent

KOMO Reporter

Email: jkent@komonews.com <mailto:jkent@komonews.com> 

Cell: (206)795-9978

 



 



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