By Don Anderson, Mayor, City of Lakewood. King County Executive Dow Constantine wrote me to request my signature on a letter from elected leaders to the legislature advocating an income tax on capital gains. Executive Constantine led the charge on the imposition of the latest round of Sound Transit tax increases. I’m sure he really doesn’t care what I think, but the time has long passed when we … [Read more...]
Letter: ‘We found her in the tulip fields’ – a story of tragedy, and beauty
After wandering the furthest reaches of the tulip fields in beautiful Skagit Valley, Mt. Vernon, Washington, and me holding our granddaughter the whole time (I wouldn't give her up), I needed a break from walking and so sat down on the bench outside the gift shop as the girls wandered inside. … [Read more...]
The Lakewood City Council April 22 Special Meeting and Study Session Agendas
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting (7 pm) and a Study Session (immediately following the Special Meeting) on Monday, April 22 in the City of Lakewood’s Council Chambers (6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499). The Special Meeting (Agenda) will consider the formation of a Lake Management District for American Lake. Access the Study Session agenda on the City’s website. … [Read more...]
Steilacoom School’s April 19 Community Connection online
The April 19 edition of Steilacoom Historical School District’s Community Connections is online. … [Read more...]
Public invited to learn about ideas to improve mobility near Tacoma Mall Boulevard
TACOMA – People who drive, take transit, walk and roll are invited to get an in-person look at plans to reduce congestion and increase mobility for the Tacoma Mall area. … [Read more...]
Leavitt Law to Increase National Guard Pay for Wildland Fire Response Signed by Governor
National Guard members are getting a pay increase when fighting state wildfires, thanks to a new law passed by Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place. House Bill 1137 updates the state active duty compensation statute to a rate consistent with Department of Natural Resource rates for Guard members called to state service for wildland fire response. … [Read more...]
DuPont Planning Commission April 22 Meeting Agenda
The City of DuPont's Planning Commission will meet on April 22 at 6 pm at 1700 Civic Drive in DuPont. Read the meeting agenda at the City's website. … [Read more...]
Steilacoom Town Administrator April 19 Report to Council
Upcoming Meetings: Council Meeting – May 7, 2019, at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.Planning Commission – May 13, 2019 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.Civil Service Commission – May 2, 2019, at 2 PM at the Community CenterPreservation and Review Board – April 24, 2019 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall. … [Read more...]
Clover Park School District Student Recognized with Life Saving Award
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue had the pleasure to recognize Sophia, a student within the Clover Park School District for her bravery and quick action when her younger brother started choking. Shortly before this incident happened, Sophia’s class was visited by West Pierce public educators who teach fire and life safety topics to students in … [Read more...]
Lakewood City Manager April 19 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) April 19 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here. … [Read more...]