NO CONFIDENCE PETITION
Legacy Square/The Pavilion
Finance Comm ppt_Legacy Square Phase …
https://www.rentonreporter.com/news/public-market-proposed-for-renton-pavilion-event-center/
Here is a link: 2025 Committee of the Whole Audio Recordings
- Click on the link.
- Go to the bottom of the page, choose September 22, 2025
- Fast forward to 8:19 to the conversation about the 15’ x 26’ television at Legacy Square and cost to televise soccer matches.
https://yourvoice.rentonwa.gov/legacy-square
RENTON DOWNTOWN CIVIC CORE VISION AND ACTION PLAN (ADOPTED JANUARY 8, 2018)
Property Taxes
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/RENTONWA/bulletins/3c34d96
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vIrPsSkGNY (Fox 13 interview with David Rose)
- Mayor Pavone says that the increase in Renton’s property taxes has “Nothing to do with the City of Renton”. (Fast forward to 2:29.)
- He goes on to say that, “ … Lowest property and B&O taxes in the region” and the Mayor blames the increase on “… either the Fire District or School District. In the City of Renton we have not raised our taxes.”
https://localscape.spatialest.com/#kingcountyassessor/My-Property (enter your address and you can view your property taxes and the increase)
Crime & Safety
On Mayor Pavone’s website, he says, “Now in my second term, I have been intently focused on public safety, affordable housing, and promoting a vibrant economy.” Yet in the last 90 days, we’ve had 3 major incidents, steps from the Legacy Square and the Pavilion: 1. Shooting & attack at the Renton Transit Center, 2. Assault near the Transit Center, and 3. Shooting & robbery at Bank of America ATM, directly across the street from Legacy Square and The Pavilion.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/woman-shot-neck-atm-downtown-renton
https://www.rentonwa.gov/Government/Mayor
500 Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vIrPsSkGNY
- During the Mayor’s interview with Fox 13’s David Rose, the Mayor says, “…. “Over 3.5M in fines and when it got to that level – it got their attention.” And goes on to say, “…“First and foremost it’s about the security of that area and building…..and security for the public.”
- David asks about liening ION Renton (derelict Park Ave Bldgs): ”… lien ION to get the money back so taxpayers aren’t stuck with it….” and the Mayor agrees. (fast forward to 6:06)
- The Mayor also says, “…If the city gets involved….” yet doesn’t transparently state that the city is already involved because they own a 3200 square foot easement on the property. (5:21)
https://www.rentonreporter.com/news/city-issues-deadline-to-erect-fence-at-abandoned-building/
September 12th Renton Reporter article quoting the Mayor as saying: “So the problem is, without knowing what level that contamination is, if we take responsibility of that, even through legal action, we are now partially responsible for cleanup.” It appears “we” are already liable because the City of Renton owns a 3200 square foot easement on the property, purchased in 1993 for 54k. And that Washington State has a right of way liabilities, which states:”… the party granted a right of way easement can be held liable … even if they didn’t directly cause the contamination. “ The Mayor stated that he/the city did not know the level of contamination yet, in numerous EPA documents it states: Carcinogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (CPAH), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCS) banned due to toxicity & persistence in the environment, Naphthalene – insecticides that cause hemolytic anemia, liver damage, and neurological effects. In addition to petroleum, arsenic, and vinyl chloride.
https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/documents/2209021.pdf
Violation of 2635.702 & self-promoting restaurant
https://www.justice.gov/jmd/misuse-position-and-government-resources
https://app.leg.wa.gov/rCW/default.aspx?cite=42.52.900
Videos of the Mayor talking about his restaurant
On at least 5 occasions, the Mayor, when speaking/being interviewed as the Mayor of Renton, has self-promoted his restaurant. 1. During an interview on Unmute the Voices, he spends a significant amount of time talking about the restaurant. 2. In a City of Renton press release announcing his appointment to the Sound Cities Association Board of Directors. 3. In Around the World in Renton, WA. 4. Zip Trips, Fox 13 news. 5. Talks on the Block, September 2nd in the North Renton Neighborhood. Talks about how he promoted a dishwasher and made him a partner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9Mw9x9zjS0
https://visitrentonwa.com/start-your-story/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PFKxQaDEKc
19:59 talking about his business
“Talk on the Block” with Mayor Pavone, North Renton Neighborhood, September 2, 2025
Attending: Approximately 28 people (5 city employees) attended.
Mentioned Melrose and Armondo’s and how he promoted the dishwasher and made him partner.
Asphalt Plant
https://www.rentonreporter.com/news/cedar-river-asphalt-plant-will-no-longer-be-built/
The mayor is taking credit for the resolution
https://yourvoice.rentonwa.gov/word-on-the-street/news_feed/asphalt-plant
Bob Baker’s response to the mayor trying to take credit:
“There was no legal issues that “forced” Lakeside to halt the proposed Asphalt Plant. There were time constraints, but nothing that would of forced them to abolish the plant. I cannot speak for Mike Lee or anyone from Lakeside Industries, but what I heard in our meeting was simply they were looking for a way to utilize their property, while having a good relationship with the Community. Anything more is a private issue between the only 3 groups involved in negotiations, Lakeside Industries, King County and Save the Cedar River. At no time during those negotiations was the city of Renton involved (with exception of informing them what was transpiring) this includes the Mayor and City Council members. In fact every council member and Mayor had agreed to help stop the proposed plant during election time. Once elected, they refused to help in any way. In fact during a City Council Meeting I was explaining the dangers presented to the aquafir, when my alloted time ran out the Mayor immediately requested I stop talking, I replied that they should contact me for further information. Which they did not, I did return numerous times, each falling on deaf ears, with the exception of Council Member Kim Khanh Van who made a motion for an Amycus Brief, which died due to lack of support. Shame on you Mayor for trying to spin this decision as yours, You were not in that room, you were not invited to the meeting. This decision was promoted by Mike Lee CEO of Lakeside Industries, after some discussion, was all but agreed upon by myself (after I talked with the Save the Cedar River Board of Directors) and Brokered by Reagan Dunn.