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APPLY NOW FOR OPEN COUNCIL POSITION
With the resignation of Councilmember Winston Marsh, effective February 21, 2017, Fife City Council is in the process of filling his spot, Council Seat Number Six. Applications are due on Monday, March 20th to Fife City Hall. Interested parties can find an application at the front desk of Fife City Hall (5411 23rd St East) or online at CityofFife.org. Applicant and process questions can be directed to Brodie Rota, brota@cityoffife.org or (253) 896-8602.
Fife City Council will interview, evaluate and appoint a candidate at their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The individual appointed will serve until a successor is selected and confirmed in either the 2017 Primary or General Election (depending on whether more than one individual runs for office).
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COUNCIL APPOINTS KIM ROSCOE AS MAYOR
Fife City Council appointed Councilmember Kim Roscoe as Fife City Mayor at its February 28 meeting. Roscoe will fill the term until the end of 2017. Kim Roscoe is the first female mayor to serve Fife since the City changed to a council and city manager style of leadership.
Mayor Roscoe is the 13th Mayor of Fife, and has a long history serving on Fife City Council. She first served as a Fife City Councilmember in 2002, and has served for a total of 12 years. Kim served on the Fife Planning Commission, the Zoo/Trek Authority, the Police Advisory Committee, and the Jail expansion Committee. She is a Councilmember Liaison for the Fife Milton Edgewood Chamber of Commerce and the Wellness Committee, the Council Sub-Committee for Board & Commission Appointments, and is an alternate liaison for the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Freight Mobility Roundtable, the PSRC Transportation Policy Board, the Pierce County Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee, the Fife Historical Society, and the Voucher Review Committee.
MAYOR WINSTON MARSH RESIGNS TO FOCUS ON HEALTH
Fife City Mayor Winston Marsh announced his resignation as Fife Mayor and Councilmember effective on February 21, 2017. At this time, Marsh will be focusing on his health and family.
Mayor Marsh noted that serving on Fife City Council has been a great honor and privilege, and he is pleased to have worked alongside his fellow Councilmembers for the residents of Fife. "I'll miss serving the citizens of Fife greatly, but am proud of the City Council and staff and what we've been able to accomplish together," he said. Marsh added that his decision to resign from the City Council "was necessary for me to focus on my health, well-being and family at this time in my life."
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FIFE LIFTS MARIJUANA BAN
The City now permits production, processing and retail sales of cannabis
Fife City Council has lifted the 2014 prohibition on marijuana production, processing and retail sales in the passage of Ordinance 1957 Tuesday night. The decision came after extensively reviewing the impacts of I-502 on local communities, a new formal recommendation from the Fife Planning Commission and changes to the state distribution of taxes on marijuana to local government.
Where will it be allowed in Fife?
The production and processing of marijuana will be allowed in the Industrial Zone and retail outlet sales will be allowed in the Regional Commercial Zone, subject to local and state buffers. Separation requirements include a buffer of 1,000 feet from schools, playgrounds, child care centers and other similar facilities.
Why Now?
The recommendation from the Fife Planning Commission states that there is evidence that the impacts on local public services, such as police, is no greater than, and in some cases less than, other retail businesses in the community. Washington State now shares tax revenues on retail sales with cities, which allow cities to cover costs for providing services. Additionally, the State of Washington has approved the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to sell marijuana products on Tribal Trust lands and recently opened retail marijuana outlet in Fife.
What is the process for opening a marijuana related business?
The Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board (WALCB) regulates, taxes and licenses marijuana producers and outlet retail sales. Just like any other business, a marijuana related business must also apply for a City business license and that license is subject to review and the location is subject to all applicable state and local laws and ordinances.
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Fife Community Garden Plots Available
The Fife Community Garden is now accepting plot applications for 2017. Come grow with us starting April 1st! Here are some quick details about the program:
- Program is conducted on city property but administered by a volunteer oversight committee.
- 10' x 10' garden plots sell for $17.50 for the season to Fife residents & business owners, $35 for non-residents.
- Applications (along with payment) must be mailed or dropped off to Fife City Hall and clearly marked "Community Garden Application".
- Applications are due by March 15.
- The gardening season is April 1 to December 31.
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Boards & Commissions Vacancies
The City of Fife is looking for passionate applicants for open positions on its volunteer Boards and Commissions. Applications are accepted year round, but first review for the openings listed below will be Friday, March 24, 2017.
Why serve?
- Enhance your professional network
- Utilize your experiences, education and career to give back to Fife
- Develop your personal and professional skills
Openings:
- Fife Arts Commission
- Tree Advisory Board
- Parks Board
- Youth Commission
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