Redmond City Council member Tom Flynn announced on Sunday that he will not seek a second term.

Flynn was elected to the council in 2011, filling Pos. 5 after Richard Cole’s retirement.

“It has been very rewarding to serve the City of Redmond,” said Flynn. “During my term, it has been gratifying to see the city make steady progress towards a sustainable vision of two livable urban centers, planning for future light rail and retention of our single family neighborhoods.”

Flynn said he and his wife Kim, now empty nesters, plan to downsize from their house on Education Hill and move to another home in or near Redmond after his term is completed at the end of this year. Flynn expects to remain involved in public policy and community leadership roles in the areas of sustainable development, arts and culture and fiscal policy.

Flynn is the current chair of the council’s Planning and Public Works Committee. He is also a member of the council’s Public Administration and Finance Committee. He represents the city as a board member for OneRedmond and Cascade Water Alliance. Flynn is also manager of generation operations at Puget Sound Energy.

“The City Council and mayor work well together and they share a strong vision for a sustainable and livable Redmond rich in art and culture,” said Flynn. “I expect that other local community leaders will step forward to help move that vision forward in a fiscally responsible manner.”