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Glass Eye Studios says school board eminent‑domain process prompted relocation; speaker urges city follow‑up

2697645 · March 19, 2025
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A Glass Eye Studios representative and a Renton resident said the school board’s eminent‑domain action and perceived poor treatment led the glass‑blowing business to relocate outside Renton; the speaker said city staff had promised follow‑up contact that had not occurred.

A Renton resident urged the council to address what she described as a missed opportunity involving Glass Eye Studios, a glass‑blowing business whose Airport Way property was taken by eminent domain in a school board action.

Holly Omel told council members that Glass Eye representatives told her they were offered less compensation than neighboring properties and that…

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