Redmond residents have a full week ahead, led by the final public hearing on the city's proposed 2027-28 budget tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Budget hearings like this come only once every two years, making them a relatively rare chance to see how the city allocates funds and how closely the council scrutinizes individual line items; at the first hearing, council members pushed back on several questionable expenses, including a proposal to replace a single park restroom at a cost upwards of $9 million.
Tonight also brings a Dia de los Muertos celebration from 5-7 p.m. at the Redmond Senior & Community Center, with crafts, music and a community altar, free to attend. Election Day falls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and ballots need to be postmarked by Tuesday or dropped off by 8 p.m.
Later in the week, the Redmond Library hosts a free frybread workshop on Friday from 2-3 p.m., where a Snoqualmie Tribal member will walk attendees through the dish's history and cultural significance. On Saturday, Farrel-McWhirter Park runs its Pumpkin Drop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring leftover, uncarved pumpkins to feed the farm animals; the event is also free.
Glad to see the budget hearing getting real attention this week — that's the one most people skip but it ends up shaping everything else on this list. Hope the city posts the agenda ahead of time.
Agreed, the budget hearing agenda should really go out earlier than it usually does.
Fair point — I'll email the council office and ask if they can post it a week out instead.
Taking my kids to the pumpkin drop again this year, it's become a little tradition for us. Also really happy Día de los Muertos is getting a proper community event now instead of just a mention somewhere.