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Join us for the State of the City Address on April 29!
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
• City department & community partner tables
• Voices of Tukwila Community Choir
• State of the City address
• Light refreshments
TukwilaWA.gov/StateOfCity
EVENT SCHEDULE 5:00PM- Doors open
6:00PM - Presentation
7:15PM - Reception
All participants are welcome. If you need disability -
related accommodations, please ca11206-433-1850.
I am excited to invite you to my second annual State of the City
address on Wednesday, April 29, at the Foster High School Performing
Arts Center. This event is an opportunity for me to connect directly
Tukwila Elected
Officials
Mayor: Thomas
McLeod
City Council:
Armen Papyan
(Council
President)
Verna Seal
Kate Kruller
Dennis Martinez
Hannah Hedrick
Joe Torres
Camacho
Jane Ho
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with the Tukwila community and share how our city is doing, where we
are headed, and how we can continue working together.
In addition to the address, the event will feature a community resource
fair with a variety of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and
local businesses offering services and information for Tukwila
residents. This evening is not just about hearing from me, it's about
creating space for meaningful engagement between community
members and City staff.
Representatives from every City department will be on hand to answer
questions and provide support.
As a small but vibrant community, it's important that we continue
finding ways to come together, connect, and engage. One of my
priorities as Mayor is to create welcoming spaces where community
members can interact, build relationships, and strengthen our sense
of belonging. In a world increasingly shaped by text messages and
social media, face-to-face connection matters more than ever.
I'm a strong believer in the idea of "third places"— spaces outside of
home and work where people can gather, connect, and build trust.
These can be places like a coffee shop, the Tukwila Library, or the
Tukwila Community Center. Our State of the City event is one such
opportunity to create that sense of community and connection.
I hope you'll join me on Wednesday, April 29, at the Foster High
School Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:OOpm, and the
presentation begins at 6:OOpm. I look forward to seeing you there.
Thomas McLeod, Mayor of Tukwila
Cast your vote for the People's Project
Tukwila's first -ever participatory budgeting initiative is now in the hands of the
community.
Through The People's Project, the City has committed $100,000 to fund small, high -
impact projects that improve public spaces, support wellness, and strengthen
community connections.
Now it's your turn to decide how those funds are invested.
How It Works
Each participant receives 100,000 TukBucks to "spend" on the projects they care most
about.
Use your TukBucks to fund one project or spread them across several.
Your vote. Your voice. Your Tukwila.
Voting Instructions
• Review the proposed projects
• Allocate your TukBucks using the ballot
• Submit your vote
The People's
Project
TUKWILA
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT NOTE.
The projects with the most community support will be selected for implementation.
Voting Opens on April 29th at the State of the City address and will remain open until May
31, 2026.
Cast Your Vote Here
Why It Matters
The People's Project puts decision -making directly in the hands of the community —
ensuring that public funds reflect the priorities, needs, and ideas of the people who live,
work, and connect in Tukwila.
Questions? Contact us at: PeoplesProject@TukwilaWA.gov
Learn how you can be part of the action in the world's biggest soccer tournament
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THE WORLD
UNITES IN
TUKWILA
The world's biggest soccer
tournament is happening right here.
BE A PART OF THE ACTION.
View the full lineup of
events on our website.
TUKWILA216.COM
@ExperienceTukwila
FREE FEATURED EVENTS:
Tukwila United Viewing Lounge
Westfield Southcenter Mall
Open June 11 - July 19
Tukwila United Block Party
Baker Blvd, Southcenter District
June 13 I Noon - 9pm
Tukwila United Watch Parties
Sullivan Center
June 11,17 and July 9,10,14,15,18
Tukwila Community Center
June 19 (Final Match)
The largest soccer tournament is coming to Seatle and the Puget Sound region. With over
2,000 hotel rooms and great access to transit, Tukwila is ready to host soccer fans. The
City will host a block party and a viewing lounge at Westfield Southcenter. For all the
details, go to Tukwila26.com.
How you can help advocate for the Sound Transit Boeing Access Road Infill Station
PUBLIC MEETING
April 30, 2026 at Ex00 PM
BOEING
ACCESS
ROAD
INFILL
STATION
Learn
about the
station and
why it's at risk of
being deferred
Museum of Flight
•
Skyline Room
9404 E. Marginal Way
Tukwila, WA 98108
With Sound Transit's current capital and operational budget challenges, the Boeing Access
Road Infill Station is at risk of being deferred. The City and other partners will be hosting an
information session on April 30, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Museum of Flight to learn about the
station and how community members can advocate for the station to move forward.
There will also be a Transit Townhall Meeting on Wednesday May 13 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
to discuss capital projects in all of south King County and impacts from Sound Transit
current budget situation.
Transit Town Hall
The Future of Sound Transit 3
Projects in South King County
With Sound Transit Staff and Board Members:
Steffanie Fain
King County
Councilmember
Thomas McLeod
Mayor of Tukwila
Wed, May 13
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Hlghline College, Building 2
2400 S. 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 9819B
Moderated by: Organized by:
Holden Minor Ringer
Advocacy Manager,
Transportation Choices Coalition
Transportation
Choices �
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