Politics & Government

Council Declines Library Petition

Following nearly two hours of public comment and City Council deliberation, Council voted to decline the Library Petition.

Tonight, Monday, Arpil 2,  the Renton City Council approved the Administration’s recommendation to continue its current course of action regarding both the downtown Renton and Highlands libraries by a 4-3 vote.

Four Council members voted to decline to adopt the petition submitted by the Citizens for the preservation of the Cedar River Library were:

  • Terri Briere
  • Rich Zwicher
  • Don Persson
  • Ed Prince

Council members who voted to place the petition submitted by the Citizens for the preservation of the Cedar River Library on the ballot were:

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  • Randy Corman
  • Marcie Palmer
  • Greg Taylor

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