Dear Redwood City Neighbor,
I hope that you enjoy the following news about Redwood City and our region and I look forward to seeing you around town!
Best Regards,
Jeff
Jeff Gee, Mayor
City of Redwood City
I hope that you enjoy the following news about Redwood City and our region and I look forward to seeing you around town!
Best Regards,
Jeff
Jeff Gee, Mayor
City of Redwood City
Happy 4th of July!
This year marks the 76th annual 4th of July Parade in Redwood City. This year's theme - "A Family 4th"- is the premier holiday parade in the region and takes place in the heart of Downtown Redwood City. The entire community is invited to celebrate this 4th of July tradition with event host Peninsula Celebration Association and the City of Redwood City. Our 4th of July celebration brings thousands of excited spectators to enjoy an incredible array of parade floats and numerous family festivities.
The parade and festival are an integral part of the renaissance of Redwood City's Downtown, which is now considered the "Entertainment Hub of the Peninsula" with its many restaurants, shops, and theaters. After the parade and festival, spectators can enjoy a spectacular 4th of July fireworks show launched from the Port of Redwood City.
Community members can also opt to run in the 5K Parade Run that will benefit the Redwood City Education Foundation. Before the parade and festival get underway, everyone can kick off their 4th of July celebration with a pancake breakfast that will benefit the Redwood City Firefighters Association. Plus, the 4th of July "Go For It!" Car Show and Celebration takes place on the 2600 block of Broadway.
This year marks the 76th annual 4th of July Parade in Redwood City. This year's theme - "A Family 4th"- is the premier holiday parade in the region and takes place in the heart of Downtown Redwood City. The entire community is invited to celebrate this 4th of July tradition with event host Peninsula Celebration Association and the City of Redwood City. Our 4th of July celebration brings thousands of excited spectators to enjoy an incredible array of parade floats and numerous family festivities.
The parade and festival are an integral part of the renaissance of Redwood City's Downtown, which is now considered the "Entertainment Hub of the Peninsula" with its many restaurants, shops, and theaters. After the parade and festival, spectators can enjoy a spectacular 4th of July fireworks show launched from the Port of Redwood City.
Community members can also opt to run in the 5K Parade Run that will benefit the Redwood City Education Foundation. Before the parade and festival get underway, everyone can kick off their 4th of July celebration with a pancake breakfast that will benefit the Redwood City Firefighters Association. Plus, the 4th of July "Go For It!" Car Show and Celebration takes place on the 2600 block of Broadway.
Fiscal Year 2014-15/16 City Budget
At our June 23 meeting, the City Council approved our Fiscal Year 2014-15/16 Budget. Redwood City approves a two-year budget, and does a five-year forecast. I am pleased to share with you that the City Council approved a balanced budget. Some highlights include:
At our June 23 meeting, the City Council approved our Fiscal Year 2014-15/16 Budget. Redwood City approves a two-year budget, and does a five-year forecast. I am pleased to share with you that the City Council approved a balanced budget. Some highlights include:
- Brings back Engine 9 (our downtown fire station engine);
- Adds two police officers to assist the downtown patrol;
- Additionally, the adopted budget includes a reserve ("rainy day") fund that is consistent with our reserve policy to set aside 15% - 20% of our general fund budget.
Water Conservation
2014 remains the third driest years in history. Redwood City, along with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), has asked water users to reduce potable water consumption by 10%. The Governor has asked for a voluntary reduction of 20%.
For the time being, the SFPUC has not asked for increased water reductions or for mandatory rationing. Thank you to all that have helped conserve by watering your garden less, taking shorter showers, cutting back on washing your car, and using many other strategies to lower your water use.
There are still many opportunities to cut back. For additional information, go to the City's website.
2014 remains the third driest years in history. Redwood City, along with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), has asked water users to reduce potable water consumption by 10%. The Governor has asked for a voluntary reduction of 20%.
For the time being, the SFPUC has not asked for increased water reductions or for mandatory rationing. Thank you to all that have helped conserve by watering your garden less, taking shorter showers, cutting back on washing your car, and using many other strategies to lower your water use.
There are still many opportunities to cut back. For additional information, go to the City's website.
Broadway By the Bay presents - In the Heights
"Amazing, fresh, exciting"
"Just as good as the production in San Francisco!"
These are just a few of the comments from those that have seen Broadway By the Bay's second production for its 2014 Season In the Heights. IN THE HEIGHTS, is the winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album.
You have only two chances left to see In the Heights: Saturday, July 5 at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, July 6 at 2:00 PM.
In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood - a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.
For more information, visit www.broadwaybythebay.org.
"Amazing, fresh, exciting"
"Just as good as the production in San Francisco!"
These are just a few of the comments from those that have seen Broadway By the Bay's second production for its 2014 Season In the Heights. IN THE HEIGHTS, is the winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album.
You have only two chances left to see In the Heights: Saturday, July 5 at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, July 6 at 2:00 PM.
In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood - a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.
For more information, visit www.broadwaybythebay.org.
