City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter
February 2020
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Mayor: Allan Ekberg

De'Sean Quinn (Council President)
Verna Seal
Kathy Hougardy 
Kate Kruller
Thomas McLeod 
Zak Idan
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson

The City of Tukwila has been collaborating with the community to develop an updated plan for the City's parks, recreation, and open space system (the PROS Plan). The plan establishes a vision for investments, and ongoing maintenance and management of this system for the next six-plus years. The plan includes solutions for projects, programs, and services that will advance the community's vision and goals.  

Learn more about the PROS plan by checking out the FAQ page: Tukwila PROS FAQ 2020

The draft plan will be available to review from February 14 - March 2, 2020. During this time, you can download materials and provide comments online, by following the links below.  The City will use your comments for consideration in refining the final plan.
Click on the link below to provide comment (you will be redirected to a new window). You can provide as many comments as needed by submitting a separate form for each comment. Comments are being accepted through March 2, 2020.
Thanks for being involved!  For more information, please contact Robert Eaton, Parks & Recreation Manager, at: Robert.Eaton@TukwilaWA.gov

The 2020 application is now available for Tukwila's City of Opportunity Scholarship  

In 2014, the City created a scholarship program for high school students living in Tukwila. Its purpose: providing financial assistance and opportunity to deserving students for continuing their education beyond high school. We are taking applications from those enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, colleges, trade schools, and universities.  

Selection criteria include, but are not limited to, academic accomplishments, community service, references, financial need, and personal essay. To see the complete list of criteria for eligibility and student requirements, and to download the application, go to TukwilaWA.gov/scholarship.  

The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 31, 2020 - no exceptions. For more information, contact Executive Assistant Cheryl Thompson in the Mayor's Office at Cheryl.Thompson@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-433-1850.  

A resident position on the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee will be open as of April 1, 2020. The purpose of this committee is to independently represent taxpayers concerning the City's expenditure of revenues received from the sale of general obligation bonds.  The committee meets between 2 - 4 times per year to review how the Public Safety Plan bond proceeds are being spent. Read more about the committee  here , and if you have additional questions call or email Laurel Humphrey at 206-433-8993 or  Laurel.Humphrey@TukwilaWA.gov .
A change is coming: Tukwila's new plastic bag requirements go into effect this fall  


Tukwila has joined over 30 other Washington State jurisdictions to adopt a plastic bag ordinance that will help reduce litter and protect our wildlife.  

Beginning September 1, 2020, stores in Tukwila will no longer be giving out thin plastic bags at the register, and will be charging a minimum of 8 cents for paper or thick plastic bags.  

Shoppers: Do your part and bring your own bag - start the habit NOW!