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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-30 E-Hazelnut Newsletter City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter June 2020 Governor Inslee announces statewide mask mandate Quick Links City of Tukwila Website City Employment Opportunities TukTV Beginning June 26, every Washingtonian in an indoor public space, or in an outside public space when unable to physically distance from others, will be legally required to wear a face covering. Wearing a mask is one of the most effective things people can do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Recent models suggest that the incidence of COVID-19 cases can be reduced Tukwila Elected Officials if the majority of the population are wearing masks. This correlation has been seen in other countries that have been Mayor: Allan Ekberg able to lower the curve through mask usage. City Council: Face coverings will help protect the health of Washingtonians De'Sean Quinn (Council President) and our communities, including essential workers and those Verna Seal returning to the workforce as counties advance phases. Such a Kathy Hougardy Kate Kruller requirement will be much more effective when the majority Thomas McLeod of the population wears masks. Zak Idan Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson Read the full story on the Governor's Medium page. Tukwila Village Farmers Market now open Come buy fresh produce grown locally by refugees and immigrants! SNAP benefits are accepted and can be doubled with SNAP Market Match. The 2020 season runs from June 24 through mid-October. They're open on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. for the general public, with an additional hour from 3 to 4 p.m. reserved for shoppers who are 60+ and others who are most vulnerable to COVID-19. The market is located at Tukwila Village Plaza (14 350 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila). Learn more at: http://foodinnovationnetwork.org/markets Reminder: All fireworks are illegal in the City of Tukwila Remember, all fireworks are illegal in the City of Tukwila. Persons caught lighting fireworks will be issued citations, and the Tukwila Police and Fire Departments will engage in enhanced enforcement leading up to and on July 4. Fireworks lead directly to injuries and fires, please do your part and refrain from using them. To report illegal fireworks, please call (206) 241-2121. City Council repeals the carryout bag ordinance to partner with new statewide law Due to the COVID-19 emergency, on June 1, the City Council repealed the carryout bag ordinance that was set to take effect on September 1, 2020. The City will instead redirect efforts in partnership with the State of Washington on the statewide law that takes effect January 1, 2021. Read more about the new state law here. City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800 Copyright © 2020 City of Tukwila. All Rights Reserved.