Like many other local governments, the City of Tukwila faces an immediate budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic. The City is losing revenues from sales, gambling and utility taxes as a result of the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. Such revenue losses require expenditure reductions, resulting in an impact to City services.
City of Tukwila News
June 1, 2020 Statements from Mayor Ekberg and Council President Quinn
Statements from Mayor Ekberg and Council President Quinn on recent events locally and across the nation.
NOTICE OF CHANGES TO COUNCIL MEETINGS
NOTICE OF CHANGES TO COUNCIL MEETINGS BASED ON GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION 20-28 TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
COVID-19 Financial Resources for Workers and Businesses
The City of Tukwila has compiled a range of information being developed by various agencies and governments that may be helpful to businesses and workers.
Starting March 12 you can complete the 2020 Census online
Starting March 12, households will begin receiving Census Bureau letters in the mail with instructions on how to complete the 2020 Census, which can be done online, by mail or over the phone. This is the first time the public will be asked to complete the census online.
City of Tukwila is actively engaged in the regional effort to address the coronavirus
The City of Tukwila is actively engaged in the regional effort to address the coronavirus. For more information, visit King County Public Health, which has a wealth of resources, including information in other languages.
The January/February edition of the Hazelnut Newsletter is now available
View the January/February 2020 edition of the Hazelnut Newsletter
Cold Weather Shelter in Tukwila
As temperatures stay around freezing, a reminder that the Tukwila Community Center can be used as a cold weather shelter during their normal hours of operation for anyone looking to stay warm.
The November/December edition of the Hazelnut Newsletter is now available
View the November/December edition of the Hazelnut Newsletter
Farewell to Councilmember Dennis Robertson
At its Monday, December 9 meeting, the City Council and Mayor honored Councilmember Dennis Robertson with a resolution on the occasion of his retirement from public service.