At the April 15 City Council meeting, Mayor McLeod delivered his 2024 State of the City address. The speech highlighted some of his priorities in his administration in his first term.
City of Tukwila News
2024 Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application DEADLINE EXTENDED to April 15
The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program was established in 2014. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, colleges, trade schools and universities.
March 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole is cancelled
Tonight’s Committee of the Whole meeting has been cancelled.
Tukwila to fund temporary large tent at Riverton Park encampment
The City of Tukwila announced Tuesday that it will install and fund a temporary large tent at the Riverton Park United Methodist Church (RPUMC). Setup and installation are expected to be complete by the end of the week.
Information about the Asylee Encampment at Riverton Park United Methodist Church
Beginning in 2023, over 600 asylees have passed through an encampment site owned and managed by the Riverton Park United Methodist Church (RPUMC) in Tukwila. Learn more about the actions the City is taking to help address the crisis and raise awareness.
Warm spaces available ahead of winter weather blast
Residents of asylee encampment also provided temporary warm housing.
The City is looking for volunteers to serve on a Board, Commission or Committee
The City of Tukwila is assisted in its operations in several areas by the volunteers who serve on ourĀ Boards, Commissions and Committees. The following advisory bodies have terms ending March 31, 2024.
3rd Quarter Citywide Work Plan Update
Every quarter, an update to the citywide work plan is included in a City Council meeting packet as an update to Councilmembers and the public on the activities and efforts […]
Mayor Ekberg declares State of Emergency to address growing number of asylum seekers
Today, pursuant to powers granted under the Tukwila Municipal Code, Mayor Allan Ekberg has declared a State of Emergency to address the growing number of asylum seekers in the region who are seeking assistance in the City of Tukwila.
Deadline Extended – Seeking Financial Sustainability Committee Members
The City of Tukwila is recruiting a diverse group of Tukwila community members and business representatives to serve on the new Financial Sustainability Committee.