Mayor Ekberg declares State of Emergency to address growing number of asylum seekers

Posted on by Scott Kirby

October 6, 2023: 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. The State of Emergency declaration allows the City to adopt emergency zoning rules, suspend competitive bidding, and seek funding from the State of Washington and the Federal Government to address the growing need of asylum seekers.