Work on the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan is winding down. Your input is needed now, more than ever! You are invited to provide comment on the Plan before it moves on to the Planning Commission for a Public Hearing in March 2024.
City of Tukwila News
Warm spaces available ahead of winter weather blast
Residents of asylee encampment also provided temporary warm housing.
The City is looking for volunteers to serve on a Board, Commission or Committee
The City of Tukwila is assisted in its operations in several areas by the volunteers who serve on our Boards, Commissions and Committees. The following advisory bodies have terms ending March 31, 2024.
Recology’s Solid Waste Contract in Tukwila takes effect on November 1st
With the Recology Tukwila Solid Waste Contract taking effect on November 1st, we want to ensure that all customers have access to the necessary resources for a successful transition.
Mayor Ekberg declares State of Emergency to address growing number of asylum seekers
Today, pursuant to powers granted under the Tukwila Municipal Code, Mayor Allan Ekberg has declared a State of Emergency to address the growing number of asylum seekers in the region who are seeking assistance in the City of Tukwila.
Join us for a Comprehensive Plan Community Open House on September 20
A community Open House to talk about the City’s 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, September 20 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Showalter Middle School (NEW LOCATION). The Open House will focus on housing issues and the choices Tukwila must make in addressing the regional and local housing crisis.
View the 2023 Tukwila Video Voters’ Guide for the November 7th Election
To help Tukwila residents get to know the candidates for the Mayor and Council positions in the upcoming election, the City of Tukwila offers this Video Voters’ Guide as a resource for voters.
The Middle Housing and Comprehensive Plan Open House takes place on June 6
This community event will take place on Tuesday, June 6, from 12pm to 2pm at the Sullivan Center in Tukwila Village and will focus on discussing changes the City can make to incorporate more “Middle Housing” and gathering valuable input on housing and the overall update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Join us Saturday, June 17 for Tukwila’s 3rd annual commemoration of Juneteenth
In 2020, Tukwila’s City Council adopted Resolution 1992, declaring that Juneteenth will be recognized in our community every year. The event is a celebration of emancipation as well as an opportunity to honor African
Americans through continued learning and understanding of the impacts of slavery and resiliency.
The City of Tukwila has an opening for a resident position on the Planning Commission/Board of Architectural Review
The Tukwila Planning Commission currently has a Resident representative opening for the remainder of a 4-year term ending 12/31/2026. Interested parties should complete a City of Tukwila Boards and Commissions Application and return it to the Mayor’s Office by June 25, 2023.