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Residents and teens press Redmond council to restore Old Firehouse teen center or create rapid alternatives
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the Redmond City Council to reopen or temporarily use outdoor space at the Old Firehouse teen center, asked the council to form a subcommittee and community stakeholder group, and raised concerns about parks department leadership and the adequacy of alternative venues.
Dozens of speakers at Tuesday’s Redmond City Council public comment period urged immediate action to restore teen services after the Old Firehouse (OFH) teen center closed for repairs and long‑term maintenance.
Multiple teen speakers said the facility had long functioned as a “third place” and safe haven and asked the council to either reopen parts of the building that are demonstrably safe or allow outdoor teen activities on the Old Firehouse grounds during daytime hours while longer repairs proceed.
“I remember for years I yearned for the opportunity to finally celebrate pride month and to get to be my real self,”…
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