Remarks by Jenne Alderks
126 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 6
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“I do have a question on how do you distinguish new going, and so this is maybe save it for October 6th, and that's fine, but If it's only ever for new services, then how do we renew a grant that we started? We saw some really great impact from this funding that was used, and then we want to renew it. Does it have to come from a different fund and not from the sales tax?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“I'll just say I'm really excited for that study session. This is an area that I work in and I have ideas and I'm excited about applying some of the research and best practices to how to correctly and steward and manage these funds well. So I'm looking forward to that.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“So what you're saying is move to Bothell, we have good water, and it doesn't cost as much.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“in past years when we've done the budget cycle um and and please tell me if this was some kind of like transitional uh plan but i really appreciated when we were able to just like throw questions at you either email team like all the ways we just threw questions at you and then you came back to us in council meetings like here's the questions we received and here's the answers like And so, will we have a question bank going forward?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Can I add a question to the study bank? All right, Miles is ready. It's sort of along the lines of what Council Member Dodd was saying. So like why now? Why is it appropriate now to smooth out the utility rates? Like what are the chances that future economic instability is coming and it will get worse and it might be better to delay that strategy for a later time when the conditions are worse than even now. So that's sort of my question. Is this the right time to do that? I know we don't have crystal balls, but my question is why now?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“That's why it's for the question, I think.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Okay. Can I jump in? So actually this was some of the feedback that I wanted to share with staff is that I really appreciated attachment one. on page 85 and 86 of the budget because it broke down proposed budget additions and it even includes a column that has, you know, new hire full-time employees, so FTEs. That total at the bottom is 14. Yeah. And my request, really enjoy this table, but I thought we could make it even better by adding a column that would direct that would direct our attention and the community's attention to how do these fit into council priorities. And so, you know, for…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you so much for being here, for leading us through this process and being patient with us. So next on the agenda, we do have an executive session or we do have a closed session. So we are going to adjourn to closed session for 30 minutes, which would wrap up at 8.58 by the clock. And so we're not expecting any action and the council will adjourn from there at 8.58.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Welcome, everyone. I now call the September 8th, 2026 regular city council meeting to order. We will take a moment to take roll call of the council members by position number. Please say here when the clerk calls your name. Council member Angulary.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“No, I did my... Yes, you go ahead. You call the names. Thank you. It's on my script.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“Thank you, Clerk. We'll now go over the meeting agenda with the city manager review.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“All right. Are there any changes to the agenda? Okay, next up we have public engagement opportunities. So we are working to build a community where everyone feels welcomed. So join us at an open house to learn about our DEIB roadmap and share your experiences and input to help create a more equitable Bothell. That will be next Wednesday, the 16th. You can also apply for a creative arts grant. Bothell's Arts Commission provides grant funding to artists and cultural arts organizations for innovative projects designed to showcase artistic and cultural diversity community-building activities…”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“All right. Sustainamania is returning on September 26th. Sustainamania is our annual sustainability festival, and it returns for its 14th year. Join this free, family-friendly festival to celebrate the everyday actions we can all take to lead a more sustainable life and build lasting change. And that will be held at Bothell City Hall on Saturday, September 26th. Thank you. Okay. And we do have three proclamations tonight. I have asked Councilmember Dodd to read the Welcoming Week proclamation.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“Nice. And we have Gabby Kuna here to accept. Thank you.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“We're gonna save pictures for the end and we'll pass out the folders then. Thank you. All right, next up we have Diaper Need Awareness Week. Whereas diaper need, the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy can adversely affect the health and well-being of children and their families. And whereas national surveys and research report that nearly one in two families with young children experience diaper need, and 48% of families report delaying diaper changes to extend their available supply. And whereas a sufficient supply…”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“Appreciate it. And then I've also asked a council member curd to read the proclamation for Puget sound starts here month.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“All right. And if those who, if staff wants photos with Council, we can do that. It's up to you. That is a no. Okay. All right. Do you want to go ahead and take the folders to them just while we're here? Thank you. We have to honor the ceremony a little bit. Thank you. All right, next up we have public comment, but before we begin, I would like to remind everyone that we are in election season and there are certain campaign-related restrictions regarding public comment on ballot measures. Public speakers generally cannot specifically address a campaign or ballot measure at a public meeting or…”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“Thank you, Clerk. Next up, we have the City Manager report. City Manager.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“I want to look to my colleagues to see if they have any questions for you first. All right. We'll have questions for you next week.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“Thanks for the presentation. We'll see if there's questions up here. Council Member Miles.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“All right. If nobody else has any questions, I have one. I'm curious to hear more about the Welcome Mat experience. Can you describe what people are looking for and what the intention is there?”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“Great. I love the concept. I'm glad that you've developed it at least that far. One question I have for small businesses, are you including that welcome mat experience for people who want to start neighborhood retail?”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“I love that. Um, for a long time I was in a profession where my job was to provide emotional, physical and informational support to people as they were trying to do something. Um, and that sounds like what you're trying to do. Not, I'm not calling you doulas. I'm just saying that you're using those skills, that skillset. Um, The other question I have is now, just like you did on welcome mat experience for the small businesses, but also for large businesses, will you be including sponsorship opportunities for the city in your welcome experience?”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“Um, because I know that the sponsorship, uh, for four city programming and, um, events and like amenities are, it's pretty recent. Um, and so just to like help get the word out as if they're new to the area, just making sure that they know immediately, you know, immediately, like in the first, the first contact that that is something that they can, um, pursue with us and that we can find ways to, to serve the community together. So, um, thank you for the presentation. for answering the questions. And I think that's it. Appreciate you being here.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026
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“All right. Looks like Council Member Dodd.”
City Council · Sep 9, 2026