Jan. 17, 2020
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Your Newcastle City Council
One of our resolutions this year is to keep you better informed about the work of your Newcastle City Council. These seven elected officials provide leadership by establishing goals, plans and policies for our community. Click the button below to read the Councilmember biographies and get to know the men and women who serve you!
Community News
City Council Elects Mayor, Deputy Mayor
Stay up-to-date on the news and don't miss our Council Meeting Roundups! Look for the news article after each meeting to get a recap of what happened. Last week, your Council elected a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor, welcomed new Councilmembers and more.

Say hello to your new Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Newcastle. Newcastle Mayor Linda Newing and Deputy Mayor Tony Ventrella were each elected for two-year terms during the first meeting of the year on Jan. 7.
Jan. 21 Council Meeting Agenda
The Newcastle City Council will hear the results of the Community Satisfaction Survey during a presentation at the Jan. 21 Council meeting. The survey, administered by nationally recognized ETC Institute, will provide City leaders with statistically valid data to use in making decisions.

The Council will also get an overview of the work done to-date on a Fiscal Sustainability Plan. If you’ll recall, last year the City contracted with a nationally-recognized firm to develop a plan that addresses Newcastle’s forecasted financial challenges. During the meeting, the Council will review a draft Implementation Action Plan to employ possible strategies to address the structural deficit.
Newcastle Police Blotter
In this week's Police Blotter, Chief Houck has a few safety-minded resolutions for you to consider!

Chief Houck's Police Blotter is a MUST read for regular crime prevention tips as well as a thorough listing of crimes that occur in our community. Subscribe to the  email newsletter  to ensure you never miss this important news article. Stay informed about what's happening in your neighborhood and learn how you can keep yourself and others safe.
Councilmember Reagan Dunn to Speak at Chamber Breakfast
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is the guest speaker at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce’s Educational Breakfast on Tuesday, January 21.

Councilmember Dunn will talk about issues facing the County and answer questions. The breakfast goes from 7:15-8:30 a.m. at Regency Newcastle. It’s free for Chamber members and first-time visitors, and $10 for all others.
Newcastle Weather Response
Newcastle was relatively lucky (or unlucky, depending on how much you like the snow) during this bout of winter weather. We saw significantly less snow than many of our neighboring communities, but we did get that power outage that hit much of the City. Thank you for your patience as our crews worked quickly to plow and treat our streets, keeping our roads safe throughout the community. Visit our Facebook page ( fb.com/newcastlewa ) to see some videos of our crews in action during the afternoon snowstorm that hit our City on January 14.
Upcoming Events
— Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Newcastle City Hall is closed

— Jan. 21: Newcastle City Council meeting (7 p.m. Regular Meeting at Newcastle City Hall)

— Jan. 22: Planning Commission meeting (5:45 p.m. Special Meeting, 6 p.m. Regular Meeting at Newcastle City Hall)

— Feb. 1: Newcastle Lunar New Year Celebration (1-3 p.m. at Aegis Gardens) Newcastle’s community Lunar New Year celebration is set for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, February 1 at Aegis Gardens. Help us ring in the Year of the Rat as we celebrate with music, art, food and dance. Activities include calligraphy, Chinese knot tying, Chinese paper cutting and a lion dance. This event is hosted by Aegis Gardens and sponsored by the City of Newcastle with funds from 4Culture and WSCCNA

For a full listing of calendar events and meetings, visit newcastlewa.gov/calendar
Photos of the Week
We've got some really smart kids in our community! City Manager Rob Wyman and Mayor Linda Newing helped judge the Newcastle Elementary School Geography Bee last week. Congratulations to all of the participants and thanks for inviting us!
Mayor Linda Newing and the Newcastle City Council welcomed Cub Scout Pack 626 to the Jan. 7 City Council meeting. They asked Councilmembers questions and presented the colors at the start of the meeting.
Jersey Mike's is now officially open for business! City leaders helped cut the ribbon on the community's newest eatery last week.
Helpful Links
City of Newcastle |  newcastlewa.gov  

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