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February 2020
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Mayor: Allan Ekberg
City Council:
DeSean Quinn (Council President)
Verna Seat.
Kathy Huard
Kate Knitter
Thomas Moted
Zak idan
Cynthia Delostrinos Janson
Review the Draft Parks, Recreati n, and
Open Space Plan
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The City of 'TLikwitahas been collaborating with the
community to develop an updated plan for the City's park.s..,
recreation., and open space system (the PROS Plan). The plan
establishes a vision for investments, a.nd ongoing
°maintenance and management of this system for the next
six -plus years. The plan includes solutions for projects,
°programs., and services that wilt advance the community's
vision and goals.
Learn more about the PROS plan by checking out the FAQ
page: Tukwila PROS FAQ 2020
The draft plan will be available to review from IFebruary 14 -
March 2, 2020. During this time., you ca.n download
materials and provide comments online, by .following the
links below. The City will use your comments for
consideration in refining the final plan.
• Draft Plan: DRAFT Tukwila PROS Plan
• Draft 'Technical Supplements: Tukwila TechnicM.
Supplements
Click on the Link below to provide comment (you wilt be
redirected to a new window). You can provide as many
comments as needed by submitting a separate form for each
comment. Comments are being accepted through March 2,
2020.,
• Online Comment Form
Thanks for being involved! For more information, please
contact Robert lEaton, Parks a Recreation Manager, at:
Robert.Ea.torogiTukwilaWA.gov
The 2020 application is now available for
Tukwila's City of Opportunity 'Scholarship
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 include, but are not limited to, academic.
accomplishments, community service., references, financial
need, and personal essay. To see the complete list of criteria
forleligibility and student requirements,and to download the
application, go to TukwilaWA.govlscholarship.
The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 31,
2020 - no exceptions. Forlmore information, contact
Executive Assistant Cheryl Thompson in the Mayor's Office at
Cheryl.ThompsonipTukwilaWA.gov or 2106-43.3-1850.,
Volunteer Needed on the Public Safety
Bond Financial Oversight Committee
A resident pichsition on the Public Safety Bond Financial.
Oversight Committee ,hohill be open as of „April 1, 2020. The
purpose of this committee is to independently represent
taxpayers concerning the City's expenditure of revenues
received from the sale of .general obligation bands. The
committee meets between 2 4 times per year to review how
the IPublic Safety Plan bond proceeds are lbeing spent. Read
Imre about the committee here and if you have additional
questions Icatt orlemail Laurel Humphrey at 206-433-8993 or
Laurel.Humphrey@Tukwi laWA.gov
A change is coming: Tukwila's new plastic
bag requirements go into effect this fall
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'Tukwila has joined over 30 other Washington State jurisdictions
to adopt a plastic bag ordinance that will help reduce litter
and protect our wildlife.
Beg„inning September 1, 2020, stores in "Tukwila .wilt no Longer
be giving out .thin plastic bags at the register, and will be
charging a minimum of 8 cents for paper or thick plastic bags.
Shoppers: Do your part and bring your own bag - start the
habit NOW!
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