GROWTH
Required a review and update of the Olde Town Plan that resulted in adoption of reduction in maximum building heights and creation of design guidelines for residential construction
Adopted a Housing Plan that looks at ways for those who live here to continue to have the opportunity to live here
TRANSPORTATION
Requested funding from the 2021 State Legislative Session to fund the first phase of planning and community outreach for the proposed additional crossing of I-90 and co-location of Sound Transits future light rail station
Completed and re-opened the I-90 undercrossing near the Post Office and the roundabout near Costco
Constructed traffic-calming measures in Olde Town neighborhoods north and south of Sunset Way
Advocated to finish widening SR 18 completion to help reduce south-end traffic congestion
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Established our city’s first Environmental Board to make recommendations for Council action on air quality and greenhouse gas reductions, protection of surface and groundwater, forest health, and wildlife protections, etc.
Added resources to enhance our Human Services Division to deal with the pandemic response, as well as to move the needle on housing and homelessness issues, and equity and diversity initiatives both on our city team and within our community
CLEAN & GREEN
Hosted community convenings on climate action
Stewarding the process of updating codes on how lands are developed or redeveloped, focusing on green building and climate healing solutions
FISCAL RESPONSBILITY
Stewarded a community process to create and adopt Issaquah’s first Strategic Plan to inform spending decisions and focus resources on community priorities
Updated the City’s budget process and financial systems to ensure transparency, sound fiscal management, and clean audits
EQUITY & HUMAN SERVICES
Developed and funded the initiatives included in the Police Accountability and Equity in Human Services Plan
Held community convenings on equity and inclusion in Issaquah exploring next steps for our community
Added staffing resources to increase our Human Services capabilities for our work on equity and inclusion, and addressing increasing social service needs in our community
COVID-19 RESPONSE
Established remote working protocols and a continuation of services plan for the city in March of 2020
Reduced expenditures to match the financial realities of the impacts on our economy
Established a community Issaquah Recovery Task Force to assist me with reopening plans and investments in new ideas such as the Issaquah Streatery
Started a mobile vaccination program for seniors living in congregate settings and construction of a drive thru vaccine site at Lake Sammamish State Park, so that as supply becomes available, we can be ready
Granted funds to local nonprofits assisting residents with groceries, basic supplies and rental assistance
Developed a small business grant program for struggling local businesses
Established a local food collaboration program with the Issaquah School District, local meal programs, and local non-profits to ensure we were collaboratively addressing the increasing needs in our community without duplicating efforts