City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter for April 2023

City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter - April 2023

Pro/Con Committee Members Needed for Puget Sound RFA Annexation Proposition

The City Council has acted to place a proposition to annex into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority on the August 1, 2023 ballot and is now seeking individuals to serve on the voters’ pamphlet pro and con committees. Individuals will be appointed by the Council to provide statements in favor of or in opposition to the ballot measure. Each committee is limited to three individuals, though an unlimited number of people can assist in the preparation of each statement. Each Committee must designate one spokesperson. The Pro/Con Statements will be due to King County Elections by May 23, 2023.

If you are interested in serving on either the pro or con committee, submit your name and a brief statement of interest by Monday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. by emailing citycouncil@tukwilawa.gov or calling 206-491-2297. Please be sure to indicate which committee on which you would like to serve. The City Council is expected to make the final appointments at the May 8, 2023 Council meeting.

Stay engaged in the Allentown Truck Reroute Project

Thank you to everyone that participated in the City of Tukwila’s first phase of scoping for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate alternatives to reroute existing BNSF truck traffic in Allentown!

We’ve reviewed your comments from the first phase and are ready to share feasible rerouting alternatives. There will be a formal 30-day comment period from May 3 through June 1 to collect feedback on the alternatives.

Here’s how to learn more and provide comments:

· Attend our Community Meeting on May 23

Where: Tukwila Community Center

When: May 23, 2023 from 5:30pm – 7pm

To request an interpreter, please email AllentownTruckReRoute@TukwilaWA.gov by May 15.

· Submit an online comment form on our project website

· Email your comment to AllentownTruckReRoute@TukwilaWA.gov

· Mail your comment (must be postmarked by June 1, 2023)

to Mark Hafs:

6300 Southcenter Blvd. Suite 200

Tukwila, WA 98188

Share your thoughts on transportation

needs in the City of Tukwila

Your voice matters! The City of Tukwila is developing a new transportation plan that will shape decisions on walking, biking, rolling, driving, and taking transit for the next 20 years. We want to hear about your transportation needs.

Follow the link below to a survey and interactive map to share your thoughts and opinions. What can we do to make traveling in Tukwila easier, safer, and more convenient? Let us know and enter to win a $150 gift card!

Learn more at: www.TukwilaWA.gov/TukwilaTE

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