City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter - January 2022
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Tukwila Elected Officials
Mayor: Allan Ekberg

City Council:
Thomas McLeod (Council President)
Kathy Hougardy
De'Sean Quinn 
Kate Kruller
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Mohamed Abdi
Tosh Sharp
2022 application for
City of Opportunity
Scholarship is now available
Since 2014, the City of Tukwila has offered a scholarship program for high school students living in Tukwila. Its purpose: to help deserving students continue their education beyond high school by providing financial assistance and opportunity. We are currently accepting
applications from those enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, colleges, trade schools and universities.

Selection criteria include residency in Tukwila, academic accomplishments, community service, references, financial need, and personal essay. To see the complete list of eligibility requirements and to download the application, go to TukwilaWA.gov/scholarship.

The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 31, 2022. For more information, contact executive assistant Cheryl Thompson at Cheryl.Thompson@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-433-1850.
Free tax preparation and filing
help available with United Way
United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign will run from Wednesday, February 2 to Thursday, April 21. Their IRS-certified volunteers will be available virtually and in person at multiple locations across King County to offer you free tax preparation assistance.

For your safety, all in-person tax preparers will be fully vaccinated and masked. All taxpayers who need assistance must show proof of vaccination and be masked at all times during any in-person meetings. Please see the FAQ for information that you are required to provide.

Tukwila Location:
Southcenter Mall (1st floor, West Entrance)
152 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188

Tues: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM  
Weds: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM  
Thurs: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM  
Sat: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM

Are you comfortable filing your tax return without assistance but are looking for a way to avoid paying any fees? Then MyFreeTaxes.com is for you! Use the same tax preparation software their volunteers do to file your taxes, all at absolutely no cost to you!
COVID-19 vaccine clinics
available at the Tukwila Library
Need a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot? Visit a vaccine clinic at the Tukwila Library in February and March. The vaccine is free and available regardless of insurance, citizenship or immigration status. More info available at: kcls.org/vaccinated.
City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800