Via this virtual State of the City, Mayor Mary Lou Pauly shares Issaquah's progress in the past year toward the goals listed in Our Issaquah – the City's first Strategic Plan.
As we celebrate Issaquah's 130th birthday, now is the perfect time to celebrate our accomplishments, and turn our focus to what's next.
Issaquah Honored: Climate Protection Award
I’m thrilled to announce the U.S. Conference of Mayors honored Issaquah for our efforts in addressing climate change in 2021.
Issaquah Adopts First Climate Action Plan
Issaquah Adds Park Ranger Position
Issaquah Welcomes REI's Satellite Office
Human Services Team Supports Homeless
OUR WORK IN HUMAN SERVICES IS CENTERED AROUND THE VISION OF ISSAQUAH AS A WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE AND JUST COMMUNITY, WITH A BROAD RANGE OF SOCIAL SERVICES, WHERE EVERY PERSON IS RESPECTED, AND WHERE MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY.
Issaquah Creates New Equity Board
Here in Issaquah, kindness is our strength. We are welcoming and inclusive, but more work needs to be done. Following significant community engagement, an Equity Board was created last summer. This volunteer board supports and cultivates the voices of the diverse communities in Issaquah by advising local leaders and our staff on Issaquah’s plans, policies, regulations and programs related to equity initiatives.
Making Progress: Land Use Code Update
WE'VE MADE SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS ON OUR LAND USE CODE UPDATE, WHICH IS A CITYWIDE EFFORT AIMED AT IMPROVING THE REGULATIONS THAT GUIDE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ISSAQUAH.
Adopted: Olde Town Architectural Standards
Latest Development: School, Costco Expansion
Funding Secured to Widen State Route 18
Preparing Now for East Link Connections
Task Force Makes Funding Recommendations
THANKS TO THE HARD WORK OF OUR VOLUNTEER CAPITAL FINANCE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE, WE HAVE TANGIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS MOVING FORWARD ON HOW WE CAN FUND FUTURE TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS."
Virtual Engagement: Hybrid Council Meetings
Community Survey Helps Inform Future Priorities
Issaquah Police: A Focus on Recruitment
Much like other agencies across the nation, the Issaquah Police Department faced a shortage of officers and applicants as pools of new officers dwindled. Fast forward to today and things are improving rapidly. Thanks to the work of our police department, Issaquah is bringing in high quality officers to join our team who share a commitment to our community’s values.
Parks Services Continued During Pandemic
Coming Soon: Improvements to 12th/SR 900
Wayfinding: Plans for New Signage
Four preliminary sign design concepts were presented in a wildly popular survey to the public in May 2021. The next steps for the City are to determine a preferred final design and start planning out where this new signage will be delivered around town first.
Blackberry Park Play Area Improvements
Tell Us What's Next!
I encourage you to take an active role in our community. Our community is stronger when we all engage and plan for the future together.