Resolution 1635 Opposing Initiative 001

At a glance

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What: Resolution No. 1635 (AM 26-159) opposes Initiative 001, the November 2026 statewide measure on parental rights in public schools that would repeal amendments to the parental-rights statute and reenact the law as originally enacted by an initiative to the legislature (captioned "2081").
Where it stands: adopted on roll call on 2026-10-20 (captioned as passing 7-0), after an amendment adding a reference to the council's earlier resolution supporting the transgender community.
Next: none beyond the 2027 briefing idea raised under Resolution 1634.

Four people spoke in favor of the resolution: Anne Bo for Indivisible East Side, Jennifer Gumas (a former teacher), a resident, and Devon Kellogg reading a Washington State PTA statement.
Speakers argued the measure restates rights parents already have while removing protections for students in unsafe homes, including forced disclosure of identity or records.

Councilmember Kritzer cited police data from that day's committee meeting that about half of assaults in Redmond are domestic violence.
Councilmember Forsythe offered the same amendment as on the previous item; it passed by voice vote.
Council Vice President Nuevacamina spoke from personal family experience in support. The meeting adjourned right after the vote.

About 15 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).

Meeting	Minutes
2026-10-20 - City Council Business Meeting	15

2026-10-13 - City Council Study Session — Council talk time (discussed together with Initiative 638; time counted under Resolution 1634): Forsythe asked for support for resolutions opposing both initiatives; council leadership agreed to try within the notice and legal review limits; later adopted October 20.
2026-10-20 - City Council Business Meeting — Resolution adopted on roll call as amended; four speakers in support.