City Work Program
The City Work Program initiatives are above and beyond the daily operations of City departments. They are intended both to improve the performance of the organization and keep Kirkland one of the best places in the country to live, work and play.
The City Council began formally adopting a City Work Program to guide major policy and financial initiatives starting in 2011. The 2025-2026 City Work Program was adopted through Resolution 5676(PDF, 153KB) on April 1, 2025.
2025-2026 City Work Program
Catalyze redevelopment of the Station Area to accomplish the objectives of the NE 85th Station Area Plan to create a thriving mixed-use district with sustainable buildings, park amenities, plentiful affordable housing, family wage jobs, and commercial and retail services.
City Council Goals: All
Implement priority 2044 Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Strategic Plan actions to maintain a sustainable, connected, and welcoming community where everyone belongs. Set Comprehensive Plan priorities through adoption of the Planning Work Program. Set transportation priorities, including increasing regional and local transit service in Kirkland, through adoption of the Transportation Work Program.
City Council Goals: All
Complete all investments approved by voters in the 2020 Fire Proposition 1 ballot measure. Renovate and re-open Fire Station 26 in Rose Hill and Fire Station 21 at Forbes Creek. Construct and activate new fire training props next to Fire Station 24 in Juanita, for community and firefighter safety.
City Council Goal: Community Safety
Partner with the Seattle Kraken to develop a state-of-the-art iceplex that will host NHL teams at the former Houghton Park and Ride property if the facility includes a new Parks community center and other community benefits defined by the Council.
City Council Goals: Thriving Economy, Abundant Parks, Open Spaces, and Recreational Services
Complete a phased review of the criminal justice system as it impacts Kirkland, including the adequacy of victim advocacy and support, and prosecution and public defense services provided in the Municipal Court, to ensure effective and equitable provision of public safety and justice to all community members. City Council Goal: Community Safety
Adopt and implement a Homelessness Action Plan to help those who are experiencing homelessness in Kirkland move to safe and stable housing options. Support the implementation of King County’s Health Through Housing project in Kirkland while ensuring the project complies with the partnership agreement between the City and King County.
City Council Goals: Inclusive and Equitable Community, Supportive Human Services, Attainable Housing
Complete construction of the Juanita Drive, 100th Avenue NE, and 124th Avenue NE multi-modal transportation projects.
City Council Goals: Balanced Transportation, Dependable Infrastructure, Thriving Economy
Enhance community outreach and engagement to further improve communication and connection between the City and community members. Develop and implement new public communication tools and innovative community engagement strategies.
City Council Goals: All
Update the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 5-Year Roadmap with new tasks identified by the community, the Council, and City staff.
City Council Goal: Inclusive and Equitable Community
Explore options and financing strategies for covering the Peter Kirk Pool to enable year round operations to enhance aquatic programs for Kirkland residents of all ages and abilities.
City Council Goal: Abundant Parks, Open Spaces, and Recreational Services
Renovate and expand the Public Works Maintenance Center in phases to ensure staff are operating in safe and suitable facilities with the space, technology, tools, equipment and vehicles needed to protect and sustain the water, sewer, stormwater, transportation, and environmental infrastructure of the City.
City Council Goals: Dependable Infrastructure, Sustainable Environment, Community Safety, Balanced Transportation
Develop an equitable, sustainable 2027-2028 budget that maintains the City’s financial stability. The budget should identify options for dedicated funding for streets, human services, and parks operations and maintenance, while investing in other community priorities and retaining Kirkland’s AAA credit rating.
City Council Goals: All