A new association was launched to spearhead efforts to fight issues in Renton such as the Logan 6 development, the Renton High School eminent domain case and the abandoned building on Park Avenue.

Sheryl Friesz, president of For a Better Renton, commonly speaks during the Renton City Council’s public comments about issues. She announced the formation of the new association at the May 5 city council meeting.

Friesz said the association consists of more than a dozen individuals and covers five different generations and six different neighborhoods.

“Basically everybody has had numerous thoughts, challenges, issues with Renton, specifically with city council and the mayor, and we want to impact change,” Friesz said.

Friesz said a focus of the association is to create a city council that engages more with the community and its concerns.

“We’ve asked for more than a year, and that’s being generous, with city council to engage us differently. Have dialogue with us, be transparent, and be professional. That is what we are hoping to see,” Friesz said.