City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter - June 2021
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Tukwila Elected Officials
Mayor: Allan Ekberg

City Council:
Kate Kruller (Council President)
Verna Seal
Kathy Hougardy
De'Sean Quinn 
Thomas McLeod 
Zak Idan
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Join us for a Virtual Town Hall for the Teen and Senior Center Project on June 30, 2021
The City of Tukwila is developing plans for a Teen and Senior Center in the Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood. This new center will offer programs for Tukwila’s diverse community.

On June 30, 2021, all community members are invited to a City of Tukwila “Town Hall” event, from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Come share your vision and ideas for the Tukwila Teen & Senior Center Project.

More information and link to the online meeting can be found on the Tukwila Teen & Senior Center project website.
The TCC Spray Park opens on July 2, 2021!
The Spray Park at the Tukwila Community Center will be opening for the summer on July 2nd! Parks maintenance staff are in process of adding new anti-slip surfacing now that will be ready for opening day. Splashin' fun can be had daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm.

If you plan to use the spray park, please remember to pack out what you pack in and always place your litter in provided waste bins. Let's work together to keep the park clean and green for everyone to enjoy!
Prevent drownings this Summer
with these water safety tips
With hot summer days comes an increased desire to cool off in the region’s pools, beaches, rivers, and lakes. But in 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic pushed more people towards outdoor activities, King County saw drowning deaths double compared to 2018. Thirty-three people lost their lives in King County waters last year, nearly 70% of which occurred in open water incidents and drowning continues to be the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children and teens. This has continued into 2021 where King County has already seen 12 more drownings.

Tips to stay safe when swimming this summer:

  • Choose to swim where there is a lifeguard
  • Wear a lifejacket
  • Learn to swim and strengthen safety skills
  • Steer clear of alcohol or drugs during water activities
  • Be extra cautious on rivers

You can get more detailed information on these water safety tips from King County's Public Health Insider.
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