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Newcastle City Hall
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King County Sends Out Property Tax Bills
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Residents will soon begin receiving property tax bills from King County, if you haven't already. When property owners pay their bills, they are paying tax to the state, the county, cities and taxing districts like school and fire districts.
On average, bills will increase by about 17 percent, due in large part to increasing investment in public education connected to the Washington state Supreme Court's McCleary decision.
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Newcastle City Council Agenda | Feb. 20, 2018
The Newcastle City Council
will continue discussing options for the expiring solid waste management contract, review work plans for the Community Activities and Planning commissions and more at the Feb. 20 meeting.
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Newcastle Police Beat
The Newcastle Police Beat features selected crime reports from across the city. It
is released in this email newsletter, published a few days before every City Council meeting.
This edition covers the Feb. 2-15 timeframe.
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City Council Roundups
The Newcastle City Council roundups offer a digest of notable items for those who can't make it to the regular meetings. They're posted at
newcastlewa.gov/councilrecaps.
During the last meeting, the City Council elected Mayor Allen Dauterman and Deputy Mayor Linda Newing, continued discussing options for the expiring Waste Management contract and talked about changes to Surface Water Management fees.
Read the Feb. 6 council roundup here.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Aegis Gardens
Aegis Gardens invites the Newcastle community to celebrate Lunar New Year (Year of the Dog) during a traditional
lion dance in the facility's lobby at noon on Saturday, Feb. 17. The lion dance has been part of the Chinese culture for thousands of years and is performed on auspicious occasions such as weddings, store openings and various festivals and celebrations. The lion, a symbol of power, wisdom and good fortune, chases away evil spirits and brings happiness, longevity and good luck. Aegis Gardens is located at
13056 S.E. 76th St.
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Police E-Alert: Counterfeit Money
On Sunday, Feb. 11, a female attempted to pass counterfeit $50 bills in two businesses in Newcastle. If you have a business, we strongly recommend checking currency carefully to be sure it is authentic U.S. currency. Various equipment is available to help you check currency.
If at any time you observe any criminal or suspicious activity, do not hesitate to call 911 or the non-emergency dispatch number, 206-296-3311 (program this number into your cell phones).
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41st District Legislators Host Town Hall
The 41st District legislators will host a town hall meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Somerset Elementary School (14100 Somerset Blvd. S.E., Bellevue, WA).
Join state Reps. Tana Senn, Judy Clibborn and state Sen. Lisa Wellman as they give constituents an update on the current legislative session, hear what's on your mind and take your questions on issues that matter to you, such as education, healthcare, public safety, transportation, the environment and the economy.
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Energize Eastside Updates
Did you miss the Energize Eastside public meeting? We've posted a copy of the city staff's Powerpoint presentation on our website.
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The City of Newcastle is Hiring
Now Hiring! The City of Newcastle is seeking applicants for a Maintenance Technician-Stormwater and Seasonal Maintenance Workers.
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Newcastle Players Theater Group Presents "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown"
The Newcastle Players, a newly-formed local theater group
seeking to bring accessible opportunities for actors and audiences on the Eastside, presents "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" at Newport Covenant Church!
Shows begin Feb. 16 and run through Feb. 24.
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Newcastle Library Hosts Citizens Academy
The Newcastle Library is hosting a three-week Citizens Academy course introducing attendees to the inner workings of city governments. The library has invited a few city staff members to give presentations about everything from police services and government structure to city codes and public works. Courses will be held at 7 p.m. March 1, 8 and 15 at the Newcastle Library.
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Special Olympics USA Honors Newcastle Diamond Award Winner
Liberty High School football coach Steve Valach is a "Game Changer." The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games profiled the 2017 Newcastle Diamond Award winner and the impact he's had on the McCarthy family from Newcastle.
A "Game Changer" is an unsung hero who creates communities where people with intellectual disabilities are meaningfully and fully welcomed, one act of inclusion at a time.
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