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Curtis said there are more than 3,400 housing units in the city’s permit pipeline, including over 900 units identified as affordable housing targeted to seniors, students, workforce and other residents. “This right-sized housing creates more attainable and affordable choices for our community members,” she said.

The mayor also noted private-sector growth: she said Kirkland added nearly 400 new businesses in 2024 and now hosts almost 7,400 businesses overall, with nearly 6,000 employees joining the local economy last year so that more than 43,000 people work in the city daily. She highlighted Totem Lake and Kirkland Urban as major development projects and said corporate activity in Totem Lake includes facilities such as Amazon’s Project Kuiper and expansions by Google.

On future projects, Curtis said the council’s 02/2025 city work program (adopted April 1) includes 12 initiatives and she highlighted five focused on “building community.” She asked the public to “imagine” a redeveloped Rose Hill station area with transit access, green buildings, parks and housing. She also announced a partnership with the Seattle Kraken to develop an iceplex and community center at the former Houghton Park & Ride property, which the mayor said would include community benefits.

Why it matters: Curtis tied these items to housing affordability and local economic opportunity. She emphasized that the pipeline includes more than 900 affordable units but did not specify subsidy sources, project addresses or timelines for most planned projects.

Details and limitations: The mayor described the Rose Hill station-area redevelopment and the iceplex as council priorities in the 2025 work program; she did not present project-level approvals, contract awards, or a council vote during the address. She also referenced Amazon’s April 28 event celebrating 27 Project Kuiper satellites built in Totem Lake, which she used to illustrate local advanced-manufacturing and tech activity.

Outlook: The mayor presented the work program initiatives as the guide for the city’s efforts in the coming year. Specific project schedules, funding sources for affordable units and agreements for the iceplex were not provided during the speech.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kirkland State of the City Address 2025 - Mayor Kelli Curtis","oneSentenceSummary","Kirkland Mayor Kelly Curtis said the city has over 3,400 housing units in its permit pipeline, including more than 900 affordable units, and highlighted redevelopment and recreation initiatives in the council’s 2025 work program.","taxTitle","Kirkland, King County, Washington","taxId",2569,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6217773,"Kirkland to Implement Homelessness Response Plan; Regional crisis teams and clinic expand services",224,1213000,1437000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3643027-82d147615ac14a4ec85e2816adf58ef8&start=1213&end=1437","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3643027-82d147615ac14a4ec85e2816adf58ef8/thumbnail_1213000.jpg","/articles/6217773/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/Kirkland-to-Implement-Homelessness-Response-Plan-Regional-crisis-teams-and-clinic-expand-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217773-49e9f390e58ff2b2962adfb2dad3bd96/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170294&Signature=JAzV0-MFtCyHg4xAnoz9sTn53~gCXECnnQB5li56~zll0W8k-cRRL-UrJ3sQpxQnlVch2YsS~E7SwCpr2AGmdu4GutShntJ0MYrrGGBb4-ruzs0l7crHk5lL5CKCCMO6-2sIvRbmfBgLScHI7jy5a~UiX6Fort23JXnU6QYJ8nxh8hc9DAhvpNQQge5moz9v3ntVtptMoltUlJSbBoa271KENeSucIlIIUt5wm3BFmUo~GtN-HZmEYl80qF5I0fCZDZ6n~YTwzVztBP-KSKrDPUTQtaMkDsu3wL8kr9QUV~sF01yxZjEZc~gKMKXmZ~CqhX2icMQsJ16bE0WSzsWBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kirkland Mayor Kelly Curtis said the city will implement a homelessness response action plan aimed at making homelessness in Kirkland “rare, brief, and non recurring.” The mayor also announced that the city converted its homeless outreach coordinator from a pilot to a permanent position and highlighted regional behavioral-health partnerships that the city funds.

The mayor framed the plan as part of a larger city effort to meet rising need: during last fall’s budget process the council increased human-services funding but, Curtis said, those payments met only 58% of total requests. “We will implement a homelessness response action plan so that homelessness in Kirkland is rare, brief, and non recurring,” Curtis said.

Why it matters: Curtis tied the plan to both fiscal choices and expanded service capacity. She said the city’s permanent outreach coordinator has built relationships with “nearly 200 individuals and families experiencing homelessness” and has helped “dozens find stable housing.” The city also continues to fund a regional behavioral-health response program and a local clinic intended to provide ongoing care.

Key details and supporting facts: Curtis described the Regional Crisis Response Agency (RACER) — a multi-city model the mayor said the city funds together with Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline — as entering its second full year of operation in June. She also noted the Connections Health Crisis Clinic in Kirkland, which opened in August and “has served over 2,000 people and is helping over 350 patients per month.”

The mayor said the city will provide outreach, emergency shelter services, temporary shelter and permanent housing “in ways that keeps both those we are helping and our residents and businesses safe.” She did not provide a timeline for specific shelter openings or identify particular shelter locations during the address.

The city’s budget choices were described as part of the response: Curtis said the council funded its “highest ever contributions to human services grants,” but that those funds covered only 58% of requests submitted during the prior budget cycle.

Curtis also noted that Kirkland became the first city in Washington state to receive a “Welcoming City” certification from Welcoming America, which she said reflects the city’s commitment to equity and inclusion for immigrants. She described the certification as recognition of “building communities where everyone, regardless of background, can thrive.”

Next steps and outlook: The mayor presented the homelessness response action plan as a city priority for the coming year and pledged continued local investment and interjurisdictional partnership. Curtis did not present a council vote or ordinance in this address tied to the plan; she described planned implementation and ongoing operations of funded programs.","Kirkland Mayor Kelly Curtis said the city will implement a homelessness response action plan aimed at making homelessness in Kirkland “rare, brief, and non recurring.”",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6217763,"Kirkland reports major infrastructure investments: roads, water systems and $25 million for bike-and-ped safety near schools",157,692000,849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3643027-82d147615ac14a4ec85e2816adf58ef8&start=692&end=849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3643027-82d147615ac14a4ec85e2816adf58ef8/thumbnail_692000.jpg","/articles/6217763/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/Kirkland-reports-major-infrastructure-investments-roads-water-systems-and-25-million-for-bike-and-ped-safety-near-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217763-52c25db39a7d67d50ca94ef294b7fba1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170294&Signature=YoN~U~kP5GPLsN6TbDiQlPHDkxCkr5FwDiJBSaENHXo52S-jIG~Kdnd7UB6y4hub5nceRrjkuOJlH6j05Awek3gioxqXSFGe3qal2dbi~L0eFxazQTPR3DdKVvVbMgrMEmJLB4gIDy1GMEtRxbWdpnRUsBr3DtYc0835ia01OgtuJE8Y3cOWhHGRvcnvdlaL~M21bTiquHT5nqjqV2VaNQ~8swWTE4OuA~wOXnbnAQW-onHWAUgpybD-llEl7~KrP534RfnPfxl3pDb6ZoDK0g~ed1w8chnEkYwP192ZWq1BSU0cYm8k2CyC2Mp1rb-0OfNDTgyUgpeQ~jqO0mC8gA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kirkland Mayor Kelly Curtis said the city has made extensive investments in water, stormwater and transportation infrastructure and plans further spending on bike and pedestrian safety near schools.

Curtis said the city has invested “hundreds of millions of dollars” to upgrade stormwater, wastewater and drinking-water systems. On streets and sidewalks, she said the city repaved 84 miles of arterial streets, protected 173 miles of neighborhood streets with slurry seal, added 25 miles of new bike lanes, installed 123 new crosswalks and 65 rapid-flashing beacons, and built more than 567 new ADA ramps.

Why it matters: The mayor framed the investments as measures to keep lakes and streams healthy, maintain clean water and air, and make streets safer for all users. She highlighted active-transportation improvements and said the city is “assuring that our investments keep Kirkland one of the best places to bike, bus, walk, and roll.”

Planned spending: Curtis said the city is currently investing another $25,000,000 in bike-and-pedestrian safety projects near schools; she did not provide a list of specific school locations or a project schedule during the address.

Details and context: The mayor noted the Cross Kirkland Corridor and Totem Lake connector bridge among past successes, and framed the current investments as part of long-term maintenance and safety work. She did not present a ballot measure or new funding source during the address, and did not identify contractual partners for the $25 million program.

Outlook: The city presented active-transportation and safety spending as ongoing priorities; more specific project-level timelines and site lists were not provided during the address.","Mayor Kelly Curtis said the city invested ‘hundreds of millions’ in water and storm systems, repaved 84 miles of arterials, protected 173 miles of neighborhood streets with slurry seal, added 25 miles of bike lanes and 567 new ADA ramps, and is investing $25 million in bike and pedestrian safety projects near schools.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6217768,"Kirkland highlights police unit expansion and fire-station investments in State of the City address",101,584000,685000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3643027-82d147615ac14a4ec85e2816adf58ef8&start=584&end=685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3643027-82d147615ac14a4ec85e2816adf58ef8/thumbnail_584000.jpg","/articles/6217768/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/Kirkland-highlights-police-unit-expansion-and-fire-station-investments-in-State-of-the-City-address","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217768-a3c2b41e37f2e45edf8c11350717591a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170294&Signature=SEEY-8Ih4KYEo~nmSEVA9Ro1scVWaFqE61670Qe2VVJnt6un10QKQQAUut~Kg9llvT3xwZoBxfMfm7sqeZ5qpvKJz3d~T59oFbvxzk3FCCmafuulgWodJpRna5whtN~pWmij0C4hP2FOJzOaUlYEOLj9AOtMM-RqAmsdLhDPt4RVBxZkQEE35ufB67dC51phxYjpUKwjAzoh9SxQpL9GkH7fZrAkHgxRKEODyIXWePuV7n~pSTScuheJC0O~S02AtJImnj7kf5z6h89fN7rO8VyknYArJ493Xt26bDxg~EXhrrChTeN0RDZs7SYTvYMDxN8z8B3ClcWkcK03dQY6qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kirkland Mayor Kelly Curtis said voters’ past support and recent hires have strengthened the city’s police and fire services and noted continued investments to maintain those gains.

Curtis reminded the audience that Kirkland voters passed a police measure in February 2018 that created a pro-act unit to fight property crime and added neighborhood and community resource officers. “They joined over 100 talented, experienced, and diverse officers that won Lexipol’s gold award for training excellence for the sixth consecutive year,” Curtis said.

The mayor also credited voters for approving fire Proposition 1 in February 2020, saying it helped improve emergency response times and support firefighter health and safety. Curtis said the city hired 20 new firefighter-EMTs, built a new Fire Station 24 in Juanita and Station 27 in Totem Lake, modernized Stations 22 (Houghton) and 25 (Finn Hill), and will complete renovations and reopen Stations 26 (North Rose Hill) and 21 (Forbes Creek) later this year.

Why it matters: Curtis framed the staffing and capital investments as essential to maintaining emergency response and training standards. She said the city will add new fire-training props at Station 24 to “keep our firefighters the best and trained most effective in the region.”

Details and context: The mayor described police and fire investments as outcomes of prior ballot measures and city budget decisions; she did not announce a new ballot measure or propose a tax increase in the address. There was no vote or ordinance presented during the speech.

Outlook: Curtis presented ongoing equipment and training investments as continuing priorities but did not provide timelines for future staffing or additional capital projects beyond station reopenings and training-prop installations for the current year.","Mayor Kelly Curtis cited past voter-approved propositions and recent hires that expanded police and fire capacity, including Proposition 1 measures for police (2018) and fire (2020), a pro-act unit, new community resource officers, 20 firefighter-EMT hires and multiple station builds or renovations.","actionData","errors"]

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