City of Tukwila

Park Commission
2019-05-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Advises City officials regarding the acquisition, development, expansion and operation of parks and recreational facilities and programs. Meets in the Senior Game Room at the Tukwila Community Center.
For information, contact Kris Kelly at Kris.Kelly@TukwilaWA.gov.

See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/179376/Row1.aspx

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
2019-05-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to transportation, traffic, streets, water, sewer, surface water, power, street lighting and signals, solid waste and recycling, river basins and levees, telecommunications and fleet. Members are Chair Zak Idan, Kate Kruller, & Thomas McLeod

Library Advisory Board
2019-05-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Advises City officials on library services in the City, promotes library services and activities, promotes library gift giving.
See Agendas and Minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/167793/Row1.aspx

City Council Regular Meeting
2019-05-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-04-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Regular Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. At these meetings the Council conducts general and routine business and adopts ordinances and resolutions. At these meetings, the Mayor presides but does not vote unless it is to break a tie.
See link for agenda packets: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/6806/Row1.aspx

Public Safety Committee
2019-05-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
The Public Safety Committee considers and provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to police, fire, municipal court, public safety facilities, animal control, and emergency services. Committee members are Chair Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller, & Zak Idan.

MMIW Day of Remembrance Proclamation Event
2019-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Cowlitz Tribal Health Services, 15455 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188, United States
Cowlitz Tribal Health and Mayor Allan Ekberg cordially invite you to the MMIW (Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women) Day of Remembrance Proclamation. No RSVP required. The Mayor will present the proclamation and take pictures next to Cowlitz Tribal Health sign on 65th Avenue South. Please wear red.
15455 65th Avenue South
Additional parking available in parking lot adjacent to the Cowlitz Tribal Health building located at 6450 Southcenter Boulevard.

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2019-05-02 17:15 - 18:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Advises City and School officials of opportunities to promote understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity in our community.
See agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink/1/fol/287184/Row1.aspx
For more information, contact Niesha at Niesha.Fort-Brooks@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-454-7564.

High School Internship Applications Due
2019-04-30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
High School internship program applications available April 1.
We are currently recruiting for the third year of our high school internship program. Applications are due no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 30. Interviews will take place between May 7 and May 17, and all applicants will be notified of their determination by May 27.
The internship will take place between July 8 and August 30. This year each department will host an intern, providing students a broader opportunity to learn about City government, careers in city government, and skills that are transferrable across many fields and work places.
If you know someone who would be interested in this opportunity, have them apply! For a few positions, students must be 18 years or older, but for most, they need to be at least 14 years old, and enrolled in high school. High school seniors are eligible for these internships.
The Internship application will be available on the City’s Employment Opportunities website starting on April 1. We look forward to hosting our third cohort of high school students this summer.

2019 Candidate Filing by Mail
2019-04-29 | King County Elections, 919 Southwest Grady Way, Renton, WA
2019 CANDIDATE FILING TIMES / DEADLINES
BY MAIL: April 29 – May 17, 4:30pm, regardless of postmark
IN PERSON: May 13, 8:30am – May 17, 4:30pm
ONLINE: May 13, 9:00am – May 17, 4:00pm

Interested in helping guide the direction of your community? If you have considered serving in public office, the Mayor and three Council seats are up for election this year:
Mayor – currently held by Allan Ekberg
Position #2 – currently held by Kathy Hougardy
Position #4 – currently held by Dennis Robertson
Position #6 – currently held by Kate Kruller

TERM OF OFFICE – January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023
COUNCILMEMBER SALARY – $1,250 per month (2019), plus certain medical benefits.
Tukwila City Councilmembers serve at large, representing the City’s residents. Council duties include reviewing, studying, discussing and deciding on policy and budget questions. Interaction with members of the community involves public and personal meetings, email or other written correspondence, and phone conversations. Councilmembers attend weekly Council meetings, as well as meetings of standing committees and special meetings scheduled throughout the year.
A candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of Tukwila for at least one year. Candidates should have a working knowledge of the laws that regulate City government.

ELECTION DATES
Primary: August 6, 2019
General: November 5, 2019

More information about 2019 election and campaign filing information can be found here.
Contact King County Elections for complete rules and requirements. Questions? Call 206-296-1565.

Crystal Springs Work Party
2019-04-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Crystal Springs Park, 15832 51st Ave S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Crystal Springs Parks is a great community resource, but this neighborhood park has been overrun by aggressive weeds, which threaten the health of Tukwila’s urban forest. Join community members and neighbors to restore this park to healthy forest! We will be removing weeds like English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry that smother the native plants and trees that make up a healthy Pacific Northwest ecosystem.
Everyone can help! All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. We provide all of the tools and training needed. So bring along your friends and family and get your hands dirty!
If you would like to RSVP for this event, email Ali at aerskine@forterra.org!
For November 9 event, email volunteer@forterra.org to RSVP.

Where: Crystal Springs Park (15832 51st Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98188)
What to Bring: Please bring a reusable water bottle wear sturdy close-toed shoes and weather appropriate layers that you don’t mind getting dirty- we will work rain or shine!
If you are a volunteer under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please print and bring this waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

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Residential Recycling Collection Event
2019-04-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Showalter Middle School, 4628 S 144th Street, Tukwila , WA, 98188, United States
No vehicles may enter after 3 pm.
You may bring:

Mattresses / box springs (fee applies)
Styrofoam blocks and packing peanuts
Cardboard
Propane tanks (fee applies)
Batteries / lead acid batteries
Porcelain toilet and sinks (fee applies)
Household goods and reusable clothing
Refrigerators and freezers (fee applies)
Electronic equipment
Bulky wood
Tires (some fees apply)

See flyer for more information: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink/1/edoc/313683/page1.aspx

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2019-04-27, 2019-04-15 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at (206) 200-3616.

Planning Commission
2019-04-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
The Planning Commission acts as the land use advisory body for the City Council and reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Plan, Subdivision, Zoning and Sign Codes.

See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/17011/Row1.aspx

King County Veterans Program Hiring Event
2019-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | WorkSource, 645 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA, United States
Are you hunting for a new job or seeking a carrer change? Now is the time. KCVP is launching its first hiring event of the year and this time we’re kicking it up a notch!
The King County Veterans Program is hosting King County Metro, Exotic Metro and the US Census Bureau for an onsite hiring event on Thursday, April 25th from 9 AM -12 PM at 645 Andover Park West!
Come and visit with multiple recruiters from these great organizations and make 2019 the year you’ve been waiting for.
Prep your resume & look sharp. We recommend you apply to positions of interest before hand and come ready to discuss how you best suite those positions. Need some prep material? Check out this article from The Muse, “How to Answer the 31 Most Common Interview Questions” – great stuff.
Career pages here: Exotic Metals, King County Metro, US Census Bureau
The office is directly across the street from the King County Housing Authority – plenty of parking is available. Bus route is 150.
For more information, call 206.477.7022.

Arts Commission
2019-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Advises City officials on arts matters, encourages citizen participation in the arts, promote art projects. Advises the Mayor on expenditure of arts-related budget appropriations.
See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173956/Row1.aspx

Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
2019-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This Committee will provide policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to housing policies and programs, planning and land use, code enforcement, community engagement and outreach, parks, recreation facilities, economic planning and tourism, and human services. Committee members are Chair De’Sean Quinn, Dennis Robertson, and Verna Seal.

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2019-04-22 19:00 - 22:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The COW meets to coordinate the work of the committees and to discuss items before they are referred to a Regular Meeting. No official action is taken other than referring matters to committees or a Regular Meeting. The Council President presides at Committee of the Whole meetings.
See link for agenda packets: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/6806/Row1.aspx

Finance Committee
2019-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to financial management and fiscal operations of the City, personnel issues, library, information technology, and finance and administrative services. Members are Chair Thomas McLeod, Verna Seal, and De’Sean Quinn.

Duwamish Alive Work Parties
2019-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | WA, United States
Choose from several local habitat restoration sites. Search for “Duwamish Alive” or visit http://www.duwamishalive.org .

Tukwila Historical Society - Cancelled
2019-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
MISSION/VISION STATEMENT
Collecting, preserving, and displaying the historical, archaeological, and ethnological artifacts, collections, records, and stories that pertain to Tukwila and the surrounding region.

Public Meeting - Rezone King County Metro Parcel
2019-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Gillian Zacharias obo King County Metro is requesting to rezone west half of Parcel #7345600766 from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial/Light Industrial (CLI). King County Metro proposes to use site for construction office employees and mechanic training activities transit employees.
See link for additional information: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink/1/edoc/313685/page1.aspx .
