Tuesday, August 2nd is of National Night Out Against Crime! This is a night for America to stand together and promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight for a safer nation. On NNO, we invite neighborhoods citywide to join us and “give crime a going away party”.
City of Tukwila News
Pro/Con committee members needed for potential public safety bond
As a part of the overall Public Safety Plan, the City of Tukwila is considering placing a 20-year voter approved bond on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot to support the needs of our first responders. Should the City Council decide to put this before the voters this fall, the City of Tukwila must forward names of individuals interested in being on the pro and con committees to provide statements in favor or in opposition to the ballot measure for the voters’ pamphlet.
Meet the six finalists for the Fire Chief position on July 11, 2016
Today the City of Tukwila announced the six candidates who will interview for the permanent Fire Chief position. The Tukwila community is invited to meet the candidates at a public reception on Monday, July 11 from 5:30 to 7:00pm.
Join us this weekend for a Public Safety Plan Open House!
The City has a proposal to invest in much-needed public safety facilities and equipment, including fire stations, fire trucks and other lifesaving equipment; a justice center to house the Tukwila Police Department and Municipal Court; and modern Public Works shops. We want your feedback and input! Please join us at one or all of these open houses and learn more about this effort from Tukwila firefighters, police officers and other City staff.
A new way to report an issue to the City
See a pothole on a street that needs attention? Was garbage dumped on your street? Did a street sign get tagged with graf fiti? You can now report any issue to the City 24 hours a day us ing a new mobile app and web-based reporting program
Big weekend lane reductions on southbound I-5 start in July for Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines
Drivers should plan a strategy now for weekend work on a project to rehabilitate southbound Interstate 5 south of Seattle. Starting July 8, drivers will see the first of five weekend lane reductions on southbound I-5, with sections reduced to two lanes from 10 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays each weekend.
Our House is YOUR House! The City of Tukwila invites you to an OPEN HOUSE – come see where public safety lives!
Aging public safety facilities are adversely impacting the ability of our first responders – firefighters, police officers and public works staff – to provide quality service to our community. And, in a major event like an earthquake, these seismically unsafe buildings could prevent emergency teams from providing immediate aid.
FREE All City Bulky Item Curbside Collection on June 10th
Don’t miss Tukwila’s Annual Clean Up on Friday, June 10. Instead of hauling your junk to the transfer station, bring it to your curb for disposal. The Annual Clean Up is designed to help Tukwila households, single-family up to 4 – plex dispose of bulky household items.
Get Involved with the 2017/2018 Budget!
The City’s 2017-2018 budget process has begun, and we would love your input as we move forward on this critical initiative. If you couldn’t make it to one of the budget open houses in person, you still have the opportunity to participate in an online open house on the City’s website and share your thoughts on the 2017-2018 priorities and proposed work plan items.
Uphill eastbound lane of the South 129th St bridge is closed for repairs
On Saturday, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) bridge inspection team found a deteriorated timber pile cap on the South 129th St bridge that needs to be replaced immediately.