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City of Tukwila News
Interested in running for local office in Tukwila? 2019 Election and Campaign Filing Information
Confidence in the future of your city comes easier when you know that good people are exploring ways they can take part in the workings of their local government. For those interested in serving the community by running for office, several opportunities are available this year in Tukwila.
The 2019 Recycling Collection Event takes place on April 27, 2019
Join us for the 2019 Residential Recycling Collection Event at the new location of Showalter Middle School from 9 am to 3 pm on April 27, 2019. This event is for Tukwila Residents only (please bring proof of residency).
Comments are now being accepted on a periodic review of the City’s Shoreline Master Program
The state Shoreline Management Act requires that counties, cities, and towns periodically review and, if necessary, update their Shoreline Master Program (SMP) every eight years. The City of Tukwila’s update started in the fall of 2018 and will be complete in 2019.
Join us for a Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the future Fire Station 51 on March 30, 2019
This is shaping up to be a big year for the City’s Public Safety Plan. After extensive preparation over the last two years, we are ready to begin construction on Fire Stations 51 and 52, the Tukwila Justice Center, and a consolidated Public Works facility. Fire Station 51 will be the first project to kick off.
Blanchard Electric Chosen as Tukwila Business Recycler of 2018!
Blanchard Electric is a major supplier of electrical units and parts to truck, industrial and marine markets in the Puget Sound region and have been in business since 1942. Blanchard Electric has an extremely impressive recycling rate of 98% thanks to an aggressive reuse program.
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The City will cancel its automated interactive phone system on March 1, 2019
Among the methods available to Tukwila utility customers for paying their bills was an automated interactive phone system. Due to minimal use of that system, the City has chosen to cancel the service effective March 1, 2019.
Free tax preparation available at Foster High School through April 19, 2019
Free tax preparation is available at Foster High School on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm to 8:00pm through April 19th, 2019. Take the stress out of filing your taxes and have United Way of King County prepare your return for free!
City of Tukwila business licenses will transfer to state BLS system on March 28, 2019
The City of Tukwila has partnered with the Washington State Department of Revenue’s Business Licensing Service (BLS). As of the March 28, 2019 effective date, BLS will process all City of Tukwila business licenses and renewals.