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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-30 E-Hazelnut Newsletter City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter - April 2023 Quick Links • City of Tukwila Website • City Employment Opportunities • Experience Tukwila • TukTV • COVID-19 Information Tukwila Elected Officials Mayor: Allan Ekberg City Council: Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson (Council President) Kathy Hougardy De'Sean Quinn Kate Kruller Thomas McLeod Pro/Con Committee Members Needed for Puget Sound RFA Annexation Proposition The City Council has acted to place a proposition to annex into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority on the August 1, 2023 ballot and is now seeking individuals to serve on the voters’ pamphlet pro and con committees. Individuals will be appointed by the Council to provide statements in favor of or in opposition to the ballot measure. Each committee is limited to three individuals, though an unlimited number of people can assist in the preparation of each statement. Each Committee must designate one spokesperson. The Pro/Con Statements will be due to King County Elections by May 23, 2023. If you are interested in serving on either the pro or con committee, submit your name and a brief statement of interest by Monday, May 1 Mohamed Abdi Tosh Sharp   at 5:30 p.m. by emailing citycouncil@tukwilawa.gov or calling 206-491- 2297. Please be sure to indicate which committee on which you would like to serve. The City Council is expected to make the final appointments at the May 8, 2023 Council meeting. Stay engaged in the Allentown Truck Reroute Project Thank you to everyone that participated in the City of Tukwila’s first phase of scoping for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate alternatives to reroute existing BNSF truck traffic in Allentown! We’ve reviewed your comments from the first phase and are ready to share feasible rerouting alternatives. There will be a formal 30-day comment period from May 3 through June 1 to collect feedback on the alternatives. Here’s how to learn more and provide comments: · Attend our Community Meeting on May 23 Where: Tukwila Community Center When: May 23, 2023 from 5:30pm – 7pm To request an interpreter, please email AllentownTruckReRoute@TukwilaWA.gov by May 15. · Submit an online comment form on our project website · Email your comment to AllentownTruckReRoute@TukwilaWA.gov · Mail your comment (must be postmarked by June 1, 2023) to Mark Hafs: 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Suite 200 Tukwila, WA 98188   Share your thoughts on transportation needs in the City of Tukwila Your voice matters! The City of Tukwila is developing a new transportation plan that will shape decisions on walking, biking, rolling, driving, and taking transit for the next 20 years. We want to hear about your transportation needs. Follow the link below to a survey and interactive map to share your thoughts and opinions. What can we do to make traveling in Tukwila easier, safer, and more convenient? Let us know and enter to win a $150 gift card! Learn more at: www.TukwilaWA.gov/TukwilaTE   City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800