City contact information.

Mayor Angela Birney
Email: mayor@redmond.gov

Vanessa Kritzer | Council President
Email: vkritzer@redmond.gov
Phone: 425-305-9892

Jessica Forsythe | Council Vice President
Email: jforsythe@redmond.gov
Phone: 425-305-7206

Osman Salahuddin | Council Member
Email: osalahuddin@redmond.gov
Phone: 425-556-5845

Angie Nuevacamina | Council Member
Email: anuevacamina@redmond.gov
Phone: 425-556-5846

Template for in-person or written.

• Greet whoever the person you are providing public comment to.

• Introduce yourself, and the topic/comment/issue you’re wanting to talk about.

• Share your story and how it relates to the topic/comment/issue you are addressing.

  • If you don’t have a personal connection with the topic/comment/issue, share what values it would provide to the community and its importance.

  • Present possible solutions.

  • Share what actions you would like to see from the people you’re addressing.

• Wrap up by restating your asks and say thank you.

Example email.

The example below is just an example of a message you can send to the Mayor and City Council. Please modify as you wish to make it more personal.

I am writing to you regarding Redmond’s Old Firehouse Teen Center.

The Firehouse is a culturally historic space vital for local youth engagement and development, and its closure would severely impact our community's resources for teens.

Teens who live in abusive homes, struggle with academics, feel isolated, and are unable to be their true selves without fear of rejection knew the Firehouse was a safe place for them to be themselves, connect with other teens in similar situations, and find the resources and services they need.

I hope the City of Redmond will honor its own values and not only keep the Firehouse as is but to reopen it immediately.

Thank you

Why it’s important.

We’re dedicated to preserving the Old Firehouse (OFH) Teen Center, a vital and safe space for teens and a culturally historic part of Redmond and the PNW music scene for 30 years.

In March 2025, the City of Redmond closed the OFH and ended all teen services permanently, citing the building’s age and safety despite stating it’s safe to occupy.

Rumors suggest the Mayor and Parks and Recreation Director want to demolish the historic building and sell the land for more apartments.

The OFH was the only truly safe, accessible, and welcoming place for local neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and at-risk youth.

We’re fighting to preserve the building as it is and immediately reopen and restore the vital teen services and programs.

The building has stood as the heart and soul of Redmond for 75 years.  Built in 1950 when the city’s population was only around 570. 75 community members volunteered their time, money, and materials to build the Old Firehouse to act as the city’s very first City Hall, Fire Station, Police Station, and Jail.  Mayor at the time, Rosemarie Ives, along with others, recognized the importance of providing teen services to the community and herself when the 90s arrived. They started the Old Firehouse Teen Center.

Since then, many world-renowned bands got their start at the Old Firehouse Teen Center, two of which being Modest Mouse and Death Cab for Cutie.

Upcoming events.

October 7, 2025 - City Council Business Meeting & Public Comment - 7:00pm
Redmond City Hall - 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052

October 21, 2025 - City Council Business Meeting & Public Comment - 7:00pm
Redmond City Hall - 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052

October 31, 2025 - SaveOFH Presents Spirits in the Station Concert & Costume Contest - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Redmond Downtown Park - 16119 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052

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November 12, 2025 - City Council Study Session / Subcommittee Presents Stakeholders Recommendations - 7:00pm - Open to the public
Redmond City Hall - 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052

November 18, 2025 - City Council Business Meeting & Public Comment / Council votes on Old Firehouse - 7:00pm
Redmond City Hall - 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052