Mayor Birney is pleased to officially recognize the people, programs, particular issues and causes, accomplishments, and events that make Redmond unique by issuing proclamations. Proclamations raise awareness and signify the importance of community awareness, recognition, and community support.
The Mayor may present proclamations at Council business meetings, community events, and days of remembrance and recognition. The Mayor's Office may also issue proclamations in recognition of Redmond residents, organizations, or groups. All proclamations are issued at the discretion of the Mayor. The City may share proclamations and any photos, video, or audio pertaining to a proclamation with the community via its communication platforms at its discretion.
Proclamation Request Criteria - PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY PRIOR TO SUBMISSION:
The Mayor's Office will evaluate requests on an individual basis and may not be accommodated, regardless of timing.
The Mayor's Office has the right to deny any request that is deemed unrelated to city business or our local community.
All requests must be received a minimum of 60 days prior to the issue date.
Proclamations are not annually renewed. Requests must be submitted annually.
Only requests from a Redmond resident, business, organization, or group are considered. This includes requests from national, international, and out-of-state causes and organizations.
All requests must include a complete draft of the language and the necessary background information. The Mayor's Office will make any necessary edits to content prior to final issuance.
The issuance of a proclamation does not imply endorsement from the Mayor, Mayor's Office, or the City of Redmond.
Duplicate or similar requests will be declined.
Proclamation
requests must not take sides in matters of political controversy, ideological
or religious beliefs, or individual conviction, and they must not suggest an
official City position on a matter under consideration.
Once a request has been received, a representative from the Mayor's Office will review the submission and approve or deny the application.
Proclamations that are approved and finalized will be coordinated and emailed from the Mayor's Office to the applicant.