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Resolution No. `61'
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SINCERE GRATITUDE
TO ALLAN EKBERG FOR HIS SERVICE AS MAYOR.
WHEREAS, AI'Ian Ekberg is retiring from the office of Mayor after serving two terms; and
WHEREAS, Allan has dedicated countless hours of service to the community, having also
served as a Councilmember for 14 years and a Planning Commissioner for six years; and
WHEREAS, Allan has been a powerful voice and advocate for disadvantaged youth through
high school internship programs and pursuing free internet access for students; and
WHEREAS, Allan is known for moving the City forward through more effective use of
technology, which helped transition the City to the cloud for services and prepared the City well to
continuously serve the community remotely during the COVID pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Allan is known for his support for safe and efficient building and operations, such as
the Public Safety Bond that passed with a supermajority in November 2016 and the Fire Annexation
vote that passed with a clear majority in August 2023;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
On behalf of the entire Tukwila community, the City Councilmembers express their sincere
thanks to Allan Ekberg for his 8 years of dedicated service as Mayor of Tukwila.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Special
Meeting thereof this kl'L day of e au"- e- , 2023.
Cynthi Del strinos Johnson, Council President
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
4/21
Office of the City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: 1
Passed by the City Council: I 2- U"2-3 Tosh Sharp
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