The Don Persson Senior Activity Center will be closed starting April 15, 2026 through September 2026 for much needed capital improvement projects. See below for more information on the project progress.
On Wednesday, March 25 Mayor Armondo Pavone delivered the 2026 State of the City address. This was our second year hosting at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport, and we couldn’t imagine a better setting for this event.
A heartfelt thank‑you to the Hyatt team for their outstanding support.
This year marked Mayor Pavone’s fourth State of the City since taking office in 2020.The evening kicked off with a reception, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with city staff from several departments, along with conversing with city councilmembers and other public officials.
Local performers, Steve Aliment and Annie O’Neill got the crowd engaged and entertained right before King County Executive Girmay Zahilay helped welcome the crowd and introduce Mayor Pavone.
The mayor emphasized that each issue that comes before the city is not just a concept, but one that impacts his family along with yours. His presentation centered around four key pillars:
Through each pillar, the mayor highlighted the “how” and “why” behind the city’s work. From highlighting financial stability and securing strategic land acquisitions, to improving code compliance, evolving our approach to homelessness, and expanding outreach and education efforts like Talks on the Block. He reflected on the progress we’ve made over the past year and shared a clear vision for where we’re headed next. Last year, the mayor expressed his excitement for the 2026 World Cup and the role Renton will play. With the tournament now just months away, that excitement is only growing.
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Thank you again to: