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City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter - December 2020
Park N' Play program will
continue January-April 2021
Parks & Recreation staff will continue to roll around
Tukwila January 11 - April 1 to deliver FREE meals,
recreation activity kits, snacks, and other essentials.
Masks and social distancing are required when visiting a
Quick Links
program site, sanitizer is provided, and those that are ill
or have household members that are ill are asked not
to visit a site. See details below.
City of
Tukwila
Thank you to the following partners who make this
Website
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City
Power, Tukwila School District, Impact Public Schools,
Employment
Opportunities King County Library System, and the City of Seattle.
TukTV
COVID-19
Contact ParksRec@TukwilaWAgov with questions.
Information
Tukwila Elected
Officials
Mayor: Allan Ekberg
City Council:
De'Sean Quinn (Council
President)
Verna Seal
Kathy Hougardy
Kate Kruller
Thomas McLeod
Zak Idan
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Tukwila successfully ends 2020
Census with increase from 2010
The 2020 US Census Bureau wrapped up its enumeration process on
October 15, 2020. The City of Tukwila successfully ended the 2020
Census with an increase of 4.2% from 2010, with a final count at 68.2%.
Overall, King C-response rate ended at 76.4%, with an
increase of 6.1% from 2010, and the US national average ended at 67%.
Congratulations, Tukwila, on the increase. Of course, in ten years you
will be tasked once again to self-respond to the 2030 Census.
continue working on our partnerships with neighbors, businesses,
community members, youth and faith-based organizations, to ensure the
City fully benefits from this important civic exercise.
The 2021 application is now available for
In 2014, the City created a scholarship program for high school students living in
Tukwila. Its purpose: providing financial assistance and opportunity to deserving
students for continuing their education beyond high school. We are taking
applications from those enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges,
colleges, trade schools, and universities.
Selection criteria includes, but is not limited to, residency in Tukwila, academic
accomplishments, community service, references, financial need, and personal essay.
To see the complete list of eligibility requirements, and to download the application,
go to TukwilaWA.gov/scholarship. The deadline to submit scholarship
applications is March 31, 2021 no exceptions.
Office at Cheryl.Thompson@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-433-1850.
City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800