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Redmond councilmember proposes resolution on ICE actions; council supports joint statement plus resolution development

Redmond City Council · January 28, 2026

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Summary

Council Member Forsyth introduced a policy proposal to reaffirm Redmond as a welcoming community and to document local law‑enforcement approaches to federal immigration enforcement; council signaled support for drafting a formal resolution plus a concise public joint statement and asked leadership to coordinate draft language and outreach.

Council talk time Tuesday included a policy proposal from Council Member Forsyth aimed at clarifying Redmond’s stance and local practices regarding federal immigration enforcement. Forsyth said the resolution would "build upon the work that we have been doing for many years" and seek to document how local law enforcement navigates federal immigration actions and the supports available to residents.

Several councilmembers urged a "yes and" approach: create a formal resolution that memorializes policy and a shorter, public‑facing joint statement to communicate directly with the community. Council Member Kritzker suggested a joint statement could be more accessible for broad public outreach, and Vice President Nueva Camino and others emphasized urgent community demand for clear information and resources.

Council President Stewart and Forsyth said the city already maintains strong relationships with state and federal partners and with a federal lobbyist, and staff noted the council could pursue additional federal engagement or a joint letter if council desired. Council leadership agreed to assist in drafting language and to bring a draft for council review; the sponsor said she is working with the police chief and community partners to incorporate feedback.

What’s next: staff and council leadership will coordinate a draft resolution and a shorter public statement for council review; community outreach and further discussion may follow at the council retreat and in future meetings.