Original sentence: Redmond is a progressive full-service municipality and one of the fastest growing industrial and residential communities in the State of Oregon, currently hosting a population of 25,445 residents; the growth rate continues to be about 8% per year
Edited sentence: Redmond had a population of 13,481 in 2000 and has grown to an estimated population of 25,445 residents; the growth rate continues to be about 8% per year.Redmond is a progressive full-service municipality and one of the fastest growing industrial and residential communities in the State of Oregon