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Redmond council allocates $250,000 for immediate support to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers
Summary
The Redmond City Council voted 7-0 to allocate $250,000 from its community stability funding to rapid-response grants for organizations serving immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers, directing Human Services staff to distribute one-time awards for legal aid, housing and emergency needs; awards must be spent by Dec. 31, 2026.
The Redmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to allocate $250,000 from its community stability fund for an “immediate needs” grant round to support immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Council President Kritzker moved the allocation and the council approved the measure 7-0. The council directed the Human Services division to distribute one-time grants to organizations that already receive city human-services funding and to allow subcontracting arrangements so community groups that did not secure a regular contract this year can participate (for example, by providing legal clinics or “Know Your Rights” trainings). The memo accompanying the item says grants must be expended by Dec. 31, 2026. Why it matters:…
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