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DECEMBER 2023
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Ta4wiia: The City of Opportuk;ty, the Coororakity of CGroiee
Opportunities to get involved with your community
The City of Tukwila is assisted in its operations in
several areas by the volunteers who serve on our
Boards, Commissions and Committees. These
advisory bodies provide guidance to decision -
makers and represent the diverse viewpoints of
the community, bringing public participation into
government. Volunteers serve a vital function by
offering their time and expertise as members.
The following advisory bodies have terms ending
March 31, 2024:
ADVISORY BODY
REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED
Civil Service Commission
Resident position
Community -Oriented Policing
Citizens Advisory Board
Resident and Business positions
Equity and Social Justice
Commission
Community and Education positions
Human Services Advisory Board
Resident and Business positions
Library Advisory Board
Resident positions
Park Commission
Community positions
Planning Commission
Resident and Business positions
Are you interested in serving on one of these advisory bodies? Please
submit a completed Boards, Commissions and Committees Application
for Appointment to the Mayor's Office by 5:OOPM on February 15, 2024.
You can find the application - as well as additional information about
all of the City's the boards, commissions and committees - on the
City's website at TukwilaWA.gov/boards. For more information, please
call 206-433-1850.
There's something here for everyone...
Start your next adventure with Tukwila Parks & Recreation!
Make a News Year's Resolution -
Get your Fitness Membership today!
FITNESS CENTER
The Tukwila Community Center's Fitness
Center includes circuit equipment, free
weights, treadmills, stair stepper, recumbent
and upright bikes, and ellipticals.
HOURS
Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
DROP -IN FEES
Fitness Room - $5
Group Fitness Class - $7
FREE Insurance Memberships:
We accept SilverSneakers, Prime, Silver&Fit,
Active&Fit, FitOn and RenewActive. Fill out
an application today! For any questions,
email HealthyTukwila@TukwilaWA.gov.
ADULT MEMBERSHIPS (Ages: 18-54 years)
• $40 Monthly Membership: Group Classes and Fitness Center
• $35 Monthly Membership: Fitness Center only
• $40 - 10 Visit Punch Card: Fitness Center and Group Classes
• $420 Annual Membership: Group Classes and Fitness Center
($60 Savings)
• FREE Fitness Center memberships are available for Veterans.
• Military Discounts are available for any Active Service Members
SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS (Ages: 55+)
• $30 Monthly Membership: Group Classes and Fitness Center
• $25 Monthly Membership: Fitness Center only
• $30 -10 Visit Punch Card: Fitness Center and Group Classes
• $300 Annual Membership: Group Classes and Fitness Center
($60 Savings)
• FREE Fitness Center memberships are available for Veterans.
• Military Discounts are available for any Active Service Members
TEEN MEMBERSHIPS (Ages: 13-17 years)
• $25 Monthly Membership: Fitness Center only
• $30 -10 Visit Punch Card: Fitness Center and Group Classes
• $240 Annual Membership: Fitness Center only ($60 Savings)
Activate and manage memberships by
contacting the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822
or by email at HealthyTukwila@TukwilaWA.gov.
Valentine's Family Bingo
Sunday, February 11
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Ages 5+ • Fee: $5 per person
Tukwila Community Center
Bring your friends and family for a
fun evening of B-I-N-G-O! Prizes
and snacks will be provided!
Please RSVP.
St. Patrick's Day Family
Treasure Hunt (FREE)
Sunday, March 17
All day • All ages • Tukwila Parks \
Sign up to receive a treasure map
and hunt for leprechauns and
hidden gold in our parks. This self -
guided activity only requires a sense
of adventure. Maps and hints will be
available closer to the event. Green
prizes will be awarded to those who
find the treasures. Good luck!
Mayor's Message
Reflecting on
eight gratifying years
as Tukwila Mayor
Commencing as your 20th Mayor in 2016, I find it's been a
fulfilling eight years. Looking back, in 1990 I started off as
the City of Tukwila's youngest ever Councilmember at the
age of 29. In 1995 the Council president left the City, and
fellow Councilmembers asked me to facilitate the Council's
completion of the 1995 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code.
That year, I brought monitors and laptops into the chambers -
a first - so the audience could see in real-time the changes to
the Comp Plan being made. Fast forward to 2020, when I was
re-elected as Mayor for my second term and COVID struck,
access to online virtual meetings was a reality.
As the City's 20th Mayor, I put purpose above politics and
worked hard to be in the community and implement change.
Why? That's just been my way of life - being with people, and
as a change agent in corporate America and then government.
Most change has been encouraged by our constituents, such
as street calming with its cushions, speed radar signs, and
cameras. Or for those who sought better communication
with our residents, launching the phone app Tukwila Talk, or
expanding the issues of the Hazelnut newsletter. Why? So our
residents could feel that their City was engaging with them.
Early on, I recognized our youth needed support. Thus, I
implemented our City's internship program, while commencing
sponsorship of the Construction Apprenticeship Guidebook.
Two hours into my start as Mayor, I embarked on the challenge
to get wifi access to our students. Why? They need wifi
access for school studies in this 21st century. Beginning with
deploying access to our City's wifi network, we are now the
lone government Internet Service Provider entity in Washington
State providing free wifi access to all our disadvantaged
neighborhoods.
Also, I brought the City into the 21st century with technological
innovation. Why? We were living in modern times with ancient
technology. Fortunately, this enabled the City to respond
rapidly to the 2020 pandemic.
I also supported the international community through the
Young Southeast Asian Leadership Institute. Why? To help
support the existence of democracy on behalf of the City and
our federal government with the U.S. State Department.
I also have pride in being the Mayor that supported the first
Tukwila PRIDE fair and celebration in Tukwila. Why? To actively
recognize and appreciate our LGBTQ+ folks.
As for City directors, I am the only Mayor in the City's history
to have replaced every department head during a mayor's
tenure - be it Information Technology, Human Resource, Police,
Fire, Finance, Community Development, Parks & Recreation,
Administrative Services, or Public Works. Why? To ensure the
City's forward progress continues.
And (drumroll, please) I am the only Tukwila Mayor to deal with
and initiate four emergency proclamations/declarations while
in office. Why? It's due to: 1) the COVID Pandemic, 2) dealing
with incidences from the George Floyd debacle, 3) the 42nd
Avenue Bridge strike, and 4) our current asylee situation.
It's been a pleasure to contribute to so many other changes, like
the Public Safety Plan, Public Works site redevelopment, City
budget balancing, Fire Annexation, mental health support, tiny
home villages, affordable and senior housing, Burning Man, fish
incubator, etc.
I must say that I was not alone in any of these efforts. There
were continuous circles of support around me as the City
engaged in change. With utmost appreciation I want to
recognize our administration, our departments, our personnel,
our court and our Council. Why? Because change is difficult but
necessary to move our City forward.
Personally, I have been blessed to have experienced a variety
of different opportunities in life - being adopted; growing up
poor with my divorced mother; living in a remote trailer park
while commuting by METRO to Foster High School; serving my
country in the United States Air Force; putting myself through
college afterwards; 38 years of marriage to my wife Trish; two
wonderful children Karlin and Erik; and being employed by For-
tune 500 companies and startups along the way. These varied
life and business experiences gave me the ability to challenge
those around me, make critical decisions to affect change, and
appreciate what we've done for ourselves and others.
Wrapping up my reflections, I share my personal mission
statement that I've earnestly applied throughout my career: "To
add value wherever I go." Why? To help bring change forward.
Thank you for the privilege of serving as Mayor these last eight
years, and may positive change continue for our community.
Zi-ZeL',
City of Tukwila Mayor, 2016-2023
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Collecting Surface Water Quality artwork... from you!
Protecting the quality of surface water is crucial for the health
of the humans and animals on land as well as the salmon and
orcas in the sea. Our proximity to Puget Sound and the Green/
Duwamish watershed is a call to action for Tukwila residents to
learn what they can do to make our surface water cleaner and
healthier.
The City of Tukwila is planning public outreach regarding the
quality of our surface water. Outreach means a message with
graphic impact, and here's where we need your help!
We would like to use artwork submitted to us by Tukwila
residents for mailings, online, and on our water quality vans
for public display. Surface water topics include Puget Sound,
pollution from stormwater runoff, whales, best automotive
practices, natural yard care, actions we can all take — many
directions for your creativity!
Need inspiration? Good information about surface water quality
is available online. Some suggested sites:
PugetSound StartsHere. com
OurGreenDuwamish.com/what-is-our-green-duwamish/
ShadowHabitat.org/getting-know-greenduwamish-watershed/
Art can be paper or pixels. Use markers or computers or anything
to create your art. Make it one big picture or break it down. A
physical picture should be at least 11"x 17". Please include your
name and age with your submission.
TO SUBMIT YOUR CREATION:
Digital art, or photo
of your drawing
Email
Russell.Betteridge@TukwilaWA.gov
Physical drawings
Mail to: Russell Betteridge
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
We look forward to seeing what surface water quality topics you
choose to illustrate for our collection. Thank you!
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND
WATERSHED
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Robot: A machine that senses its environment, can move and
follow computer -programmed instructions based on what its
sensors are measuring. The TINK REX Robotics Team at Foster
High School builds robots with these capabilities to participate
in international competitions run by FIRST Robotics. The
2023 challenge included picking up both cubes and cones and
placing them in specific locations on the opposite side of the
playing field. In October the team attended PNW Block Party,
The Foster Drive Team: Teacher/coach Mr. Kevin Pratap, Prihensha
Sharma, Jeremy Tran, Kyle Deloeste and Paytin Kupferer
POPOT Og
an off-season event in Mill Creek, which provided additional
practice for the returning team members while giving new
members the experience of the competition.
Led by teachers Matiah Shaman and Kevin Pratap, the
students design and build a robot based on the First Robotics
Competition (FRC) requirements that are announced in
January and are ready to compete in local events in just
eight weeks. In these events, as many as 60 teams from
Washington, Oregon and British Columbia vie for spots at the
PNW District Championship that takes place in April. Later
in the school year, the World Competition held in Houston,
Texas brings together the top teams from all regional events.
Competition weekends are long, loud, chaotic and amazing.
Last year after the competition season, TINK REX partnered
with Key Club and organized a STEAM Fair at the high school
which attracted students from the high school, middle school
and community members. At the beginning of the school year,
the team members brought the robot to the Rotary Club Car
Show at SouthCenter Mall. Open to any Foster High School
student, the First Robotics Team is all about robots plus so
much more. The team members are excited for the new
challenge of the 2024 season!
DECEMBER 2023 3
Council Corner
i
Appreciating the work of all who
help make our community great
As 2023 comes to a close, I want to take the opportunity to reflect
upon the work this Council has accomplished. Along with the
regular work of approving contracts, updating codes, approving
interlocal agreements and accepting grants, your 2023 Council:
♦ Held a productive Council retreat, focused on improving
relationships and collaboration with each other and City
Administration. It is imperative that the Council has good
working relationships to accomplish our work for the City.
♦ Revised City Council Rules of Procedure to include more
details around meeting conduct, expectations and civility.
These new rules will provide guidance to future City Councils,
helping them work better together, with City staff, and with the
public.
♦ Participated in over 25 regional and national committees.
This is important because it improves Tukwila's visibility at
the county, state and national levels, which can help put us in
a better position to receive competitive funding, grants and
assistance when needed.
♦ Issued a joint statement in partnership with the Tukwila Police
Department and City Administration on the tragic death of
Tyre Nichols. This was notable because it acknowledged the
history and continuing impacts of systemic racism while also
affirming our commitment to ongoing community -driven
public safety reform.
A Engaged with local youth from Foster High School by: visiting
classrooms to hear about the issues they care about the most;
awarding $10,000 through the City of Opportunity Scholarship
program; and supporting and meeting with the students who
participated in the paid Summer Internship program.
A Signed on as a partner with the Black Home Initiative, a
regional effort to address historical and systemic inequities in
housing for our Black community.
♦ Submitted to the voters the question of annexation into the
Puget Sound Fire Authority.
♦ Authorized expanded mental health co -responder services for
the Tukwila Police Department.
♦ Approved funding for design and pre -construction of the
by Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson,
2023 Council President
Public Works Campus, Phase 2. The City's Public
Works Department is responsible for much of the
important infrastructure that keeps our City going,
including water and sewer service, road cleaning/
clearing/construction, waste management oversight,
environmental safety, sidewalks, and much more.
With 2023 as my last year on Council, I wanted to
share some insight about the work of the City that I
have gained from the last four years serving as a first-
time elected official. The professionals that work for
the City of Tukwila are amazing at what they do and
are dedicated to serving the people of Tukwila. From
the staff in City Administration to the Department of
Community Development, Public Works, Parks and
Recreation, Economic Development, the Tukwila Police
Department, Tukwila Municipal Court, Human Services,
Finance, Information Technology, the Equity Policy
Implementation Committee, and our new partners at
Puget Sound Regional Fire. I have no doubt that our City
is in good hands because of the people that work for our
city every day.
I want to welcome to the City Council our newest
members who were elected to serve starting in January
2024:
ARMEN PAPYAN
JOVITA MCCONNELL
DENNIS MARTINEZ
I believe in each one of them, and thank them for their
willingness to serve the people of Tukwila and help move
our city forward!
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City Council Actions Highlights
City Council meeting minutes and the complete text
of all legislative items are available online in the
Digital Records Center at TukwilaWA.gov.
For additional information about any of these
actions, please call 206-433-8993.
• Authorized lodging tax funding for Starfire Sports
• Authorized expansion of the automated traffic safety
camera program to include cameras near Codiga Park
• Provided an honorary designation of Southcenter
Parkway between Tukwila Parkway and Strander
Boulevard as "Jim Haggerton Way" (Res. 2076)
• Designated the Southcenter area as a residential
targeted area for the multi -family property tax
exemption program (Ord. 2707)
• Authorized purchase and sale agreement for the
Longacres Property
• Updated Park and Fire Impact Fees (Ords. 2708 & 2709)
• Adopted by reference new state statutes relating to drug
possession, enabling prosecution of those violations in
Municipal Court (Ord. 2710)
• Accepted grant funding for Police officer wellness
• Accepted grant funding for Police Department mental
health co -responder program
License your pet with RASKC
• Reunites lost pets quickly 24/7
• Helps fund the care and adoption of
shelter animals
• Supports the protection of people and
pets in your community
• Required by law in King County
License online at:
kingcounty.gov/LicenseMyPet
Or, call 206-296-2712
INTERPRETER SERVICE AVAILABLE
LICENSE HERE
Regional Animal King •
County
of
• Updated environmental policy code, to increase flexible
thresholds for minor new construction and remove outdated
references (Ord. 27101)
• Accepted grant funding to support food service businesses in
organics services and compliance
• Affirmed Mayor's October 6 Proclamation of Emergency
regarding growing humanitarian crisis and need for additional
resources at Riverton Park United Methodist Church
• Accepted FEMA grant funding for landslide risk assessment
• Updated term end dates for boards and commissions (Ord. 2712)
• Updated ADU regulations in alignment with state law (Ord. 2716)
• Clarified process for updating the Annual Comprehensive Plan
Docket (Ord.2717)
CONFIRMATIONS
Congratulations to following community members who were
confirmed to City Boards and Commissions. Tukwila thanks you
for your volunteer service to our community!
Arts Commission: Naomi Watkins
Library Advisory Board: Angelica Gonzalez Martinez
Financial Sustainability Committee:
Arta Baharmast
Randy Boyd
Phillip Combs
Jacob Halverson
Krysteena Mann
Karin Masters
Annie McGrath
Amber Meza
Abdiwali Mohamed
Diane Myers
David Puki
Verna Seal
Greg Sherlock
Kathy Hougardy
Peggy McCarthy,
Alternate
DECEMBER 2023 5
Tukwila has a
new solid waste
logy contractor
As of November 1, Recology is the new waste hauler in Tukwila.
Following a competitive Request for Proposals process followed
by an extensive review of the proposals received from multiple
companies, City staff selected Recology and the Council approved
the contract in 2022.
New rates
As announced before, solid waste collection rates increased with
the new Recology contract. Tukwila benefitted from rates being
held low because of its 10+ year contract with the previous hauler.
However, increased rates would have happened whether the City
renewed with the previous company or contracted with a new
hauler. This is due to the rising costs of trucks, fuel, labor, parts,
disposal and other factors.
The rates were reviewed by an independent consultant to the City,
and are in line with other new contracts in the King County region.
How do Tukwila's rates compare to other surrounding cities?
As of November 1, 2023, Recology's monthly rates for a residential
32/35-gallon cart picked up weekly in these cities are:
Issaquah - $36.13
$36.00
$35.00
$34.00
$33.00
$32.00
Shoreline - $31.62 • $31.00 •
$30.00
Burien - $29.81 • $29.00
• $28.00
$27.00
$26.00
$25.00
$24.00
SeaTac - $22 84 • $23$22.00
00
$21.00 • Tukwila - $21.59
Bothell - $21.02
•
Mercer Island - $35.05
•
Carnation - $31.09
Des Moines - $27.85
$20.00
$19.00
$18.00 • Maple Valley- $18.23
For residential customers, Tukwila's garbage rates
are still among the lowest in the region.
Not included in the contract between the City of Tukwila and
Recology are new collection carts for residential customers or new
collection containers for businesses or apartments. However, if
your cart or container is damaged or in need of cleaning,
please contact Recology at 206-944-3900, or email them at
Tukwila@Recology.com
You can change the size of your cart and/or service level.
Call or email Recology to adjust cart size or service level.
Recycling and composting services
You can recycle and/or compost the same items with
Recology as you could with the previous contractor. In
addition, Recology also accepts clean aluminum foil
(balled up) and clean aluminum containers such as pie
plates. Also, caps and lids can be left on plastic containers
when being recycled.
Other solid waste services
Recology's call center will be open seven days per week.
Monday -Friday hours are 7:OOAM-7:00PM; Saturday and
Sunday hours are 8:OOAM-7:OOPM at 206-944-3900.
Once each year, residential customers can order no -cost
collection of up to four non -appliance bulky items, plus
extra trash and small items (up to two cubic yards). Pickup
will be during their normal collection days, but Recology
must be notified in advance. Call 206-944-3900 or use the
online form at Recology.com/Tukwila.
Customer service
Recology has a full-time Waste Zero Specialist dedicated
to working with Tukwila residents and businesses, as
well as a full-time Tukwila -focused Customer Service
Representative. Recology's customer service center
is located less than 5 miles from Tukwila City Hall. The
Customer Service Representatives are familiar with the
area and our communities.
The City'sSolid Waste Analyst- Colleen Minion - manages
the Recology contract plus Tukwila's State and County
grants focused on waste reduction, recycling, household
hazardous waste disposal, and litter pickup. Other
projects include annual recycling collection events and
the annual citywide yard sale. Contact Colleen at 206-431-
2445 or recycle@TukwilaWA.gov.
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Discounted rates for low-income seniors or disabled residents
Senior and/or disabled low-income residents are eligible
for discounted rates. To qualify for a 50% discount on your
solid waste collection bill, you must meet all the following
criteria:
1. You must be an owner or renter and reside in the City of
Tukwila.
2. At least one of the owners/renters
in the house must be age 62
or older and/or disabled.
3. Your total annual household income, from all sources, must
be less than 50% of the Area Median Income:
$47,950 in a one -person household, or
$54,800 in a two -person household.
An application for a solid waste collection discount is available
online at TukwilaWA.gov/SolidWasteDiscount.
There you will also find links to printable application forms,
including forms in Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese and Amharic.
Once the application is approved, the discount will be applied to
the next billing period (not retroactive). Need assistance? Contact
Colleen Minion at 206-431-2445 or recycle@TukwilaWA.gov.
DROP-OFF
RECYCLING
GUIDE
Recology residential customers
may drop off limited quantities of
the hard -to -recycle items listed
here at any Recology Store location.
Non -customers may also drop off
at Recology's stores for a small
fee. Commercial drop-offs are not
accepted. Please contact customer
service for alternative options.
The Recology Store - Burien
15858 -15f Avenue S, Suite A100
Burien, WA 98148
Tuesday-Sunday,10:OOAM-5:OOPM
CUSTOMER SERVICE
FOR TUKWILA —
206-944-3900
WHERE DOES IT GO?
Paperboard and non -foiled
cardboard chocolate boxes
are recyclable.
Plastic inserts
are garbage.
Chocolates
are tasty.
Fluorescent Tubes & Bulbs
Household
Batteries
Electronics & Accessories
Small Appliances
Textiles
Styrofoam'
Used Cooking Oil
Used Bicycles
and Bike Parts
Small Propane Cylinders
Hardcover Books
For A Fee
• Unbroken bulbs only
• Tubes must not exceed 4ft
• Limit 10 bulbs and/or tubes per drop off
Untaped batteries not accepted. Cover each positive
and negative end with CLEAR PACKING TAPE only
• Limit 1/4 gallon per drop off
e
2 x 2 x 2ft or smaller and less than 60Ibs
Flat screen TVs accepted up to 40in wide
Functional AND non-functional items accepted
Limit 3 items per drop off
• 2 x 2 x 2ft or smaller and less than 60Ibs
• Functional AND non-funtional items accepted
Limit 3 items per drop off
Must be bagged and clean (stains & rips ok, but must
be free of mold, mildew and hazardous material)
Bed pillows NOT accepted
Limit 32 gallons per drop off
Accepted types are rigid StyrofoamTM blocks and
clean StyrofoamTM take out containers
Items must be clean and dry, free of tape, labels, and
excessive pen or crayon marks
Limit 32 gallons per drop off
Cooking oil is NOT accepted at The Recology Store in
Shoreline
Seal oil in clean, clear, screw-top plastic containers.
Oil must be free of debris
Container must be labeled with name and address
Limit 3 gallons per drop off
Bicycle inner tubes NOT accepted
All other clean bikes and bike parts accepted
Limit 3 per drop off
Cylinders must be empty
No tanks. lib size max and pure propane only
ftpI Limit 3 per drop off
Limit 15 per drop off.
Climbing Ropes $2 each
Holiday Strand Lights $1.50 each
DECEMBER 2023 7
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City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
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SEASONAL
JOB
FAIR
INTERVIEWS HELD AND CONTINGENT
JOB OFFERS MADE AT THE EVENT
35+ TUKWILA SEASONAL POSITIONS, INCLUDING:
► Youth and Teen Summer Camp Counselors
► Golf Course Pro Shop and Cart Staff
► Playground Program Leaders ► Park Maintenance Worker
► Mobile Recreation Leaders ► Rental Facility Attendants
PLUS, REPRESENTATIVES FROM OTHER AGENCIES WILL BE
ONSITE WITH ADDITIONAL SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
Please register
to let us know
you're coming.
Scan this code,
or go to
TukwilaWA.gov/jobfair
Please bring a current resume.
Questions? Call 206-768-2822
TUKWILA CITY HALL
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
City Hall campus in -person hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, 8:30AM-4:00PM
Phone: 206-433-1800 Fax: 206-433-1833
Email: Tukwila@TukwilaWA.gov
Website: TukwilaWA.gov
MAYOR Allan Ekberg (2016-23)206-433-1850
Mayor's Office
Administration Offices 206-433-1850
David Cline, City Administrator206-433-1851
Economic Development 206-433-1832
Administrative Services
City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800
Human Resources - Personnel 206-433-1831
Human Services 206-433-7181
Community Engagement 206-454-7564
Technology Services 206-454-7575
Community Development Dept.
Nora Gierloff, Director 206-431-3670
Code Enforcement 206-431-3682
Finance Department
Vicky Ca risen, Director 206-433-1835
Parks/Recreation Department
Pete Mayer, Director 206-767-2342
Police Department
Eric Dreyer, Chief 206-433-7175
M i nd i Mattson, Emergency Mgr206-971-8750
Public Works Department
Hari Ponnekanti, Director 206-433-0179
Emergency - Fire, Police 911
MUNICIPAL COURT
15005 Tukwila International Blvd 206-433-1840
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
12424-42nd Avenue South
Recreation Division 206-768-2822
Senior Center/Services 206-767-2323
FOSTER GOLF LINKS
13500 Interurban Avenue South
Pro Shop 206-242-4221
PUGET SOUND REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY
All fire -related services 253-856-4300
PugetSoundFire.org
2023 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson,
2023 Council President 206-595-5469
C.DelostrinosJohnson@TukwilaWA.gov
Kathy Hougardy 206-571-0007
Ka thy. Ho ugard y@Tuk wil aWA. go v
De'Sean Quinn 206-331-5939
Desean.Quinn@TukwilaWA.gov
Kate Kruller 206-678-7885
Kate. Kruller@TukwilaWA.gov
Thomas McLeod 206-492-4821
Thom as. Mdeod@TukwilaWAgov
Mohamed Abdi 206-798-4872
Moho med.Abdi@TukwilaWAgov
Tosh Sharp 206 507-6440
Tosh.Sharp@TukwilaWA.gov
To email the entire Council at once:
CityCouncil@TukwilaWA.gov
Laurel Hu m phrey, Analyst 206-433-8993
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
7:OOPM in Council Chambers
Regular Meetings lst/3rd Mondays
Committee of the Whole 2nd/4th Mondays