"Microsoft has always been a great partner, and the city is excited that they will continue to call Redmond home," said Redmond Mayor John Marchione. "The reimagining of the Microsoft campus highlights their global leadership in technology and strengthens both Redmond's and the regions reputation as a hub for ingenuity."



In an apparent rebuke to Amazon's search for a second North American headquarters outside of Seattle, Smith doubled down on Microsoft's footprint in western Washington.



"This investment underscores Microsoft's commitment to Puget Sound," Smith said. "We only have one headquarters. This is it. Puget Sound is our home."