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August 2021
Inaugural Edition
A Message from City Manager, Steve Kirkelie

Welcome to our very first community e-newsletter. On behalf of the Puyallup City Council and Team Puyallup, I am delighted to introduce you to the Puyallup Connection, our official source for City news, events, projects, and other important topics of interest. The City Council’s idea of a newsletter has come to fruition at the City. Now, I am proud to say that it is finally entering your inbox. By launching this monthly newsletter, we can tell our story consistently and accurately to our fellow residents and customers. It is my hope that this newsletter will both inform and inspire you to learn more about your local government.  Enjoy reading!

Register for Puyallup 101

 
Have you ever wondered how a City government operates? Or, perhaps how a local government manages its budget? Now is your opportunity with Puyallup 101, an eight-week civic course on the City of Puyallup and how it operates and functions.
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City Drafts Housing Action Plan

 
After many months of research, planning, and community outreach, the City’s Development and Permitting Services Department has released a draft Housing Action Plan, which is now available for public viewing and feedback.
 
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Milwaukee Bridge Set for Rehabilitation

 
The Milwaukee Bridge, also known as the Veteran’s Bridge, is undergoing extensive repair and rehabilitation this summer. During the month of July, contractors applied a process called post-tensioning, a commonly used procedure in bridge construction. How does this work? Learn more in our story.
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Public Safety Building Bond Measure

 
The City of Puyallup is issuing a bond measure to fund a new Public Safety Building and will appear in the November 2021 ballot. The bond is for $82.7 million, and will cost the average median household approximately $20 per month. The new building will be a modern facility and house the Police, Jail, and the Municipal Court all under one roof.
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5th ST NW Closures in August

Sound Transit contractors will close a section of 5th St NW during select evenings in August. Contractors will close the street to construct a foot bridge connecting the new parking garage. On the following nights, 5th ST NW is scheduled to close. Please plan to use alternative routes while traveling during these days and times.
  • August 4 - 5, 2021, from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.
  • August 9 - 10, 2021, from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.
Additional night closures are expected later in August. For questions, please contact Sound Transit at puyallupgarage@soundtransit.org or 206-689-4877. 
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Summer Fun in Our Parks

Summer is officially here! And in Puyallup, our Parks and Recreation Department are kicking off the season with some cool tunes to warm up the season. Thursday nights in August, head down to Pioneer Park and listen to free live music.
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Library Planning for Space Enhancements

The Library has been working for the past year on a Space Plan. The Plan would contain a strategic menu of options, of which each option would be used to enhance spaces that are currently not being utilized within the Library.
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Employment Opportunities

Interested in a career with the City of Puyallup? Browse our list of current jobs opportunities by visiting the City's website.
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Upcoming Public Meetings


Aug 5, 2021, 4:00 PM - Design Review & Historic Preservation Board
Aug 9, 2021, 3:00 PM - Senior Advisory Board
Aug 11, 2021, 6:30 PM - Planning Commission
Aug 16, 2021, 6:15 PM - Library Advisory Board Meeting
Aug 19, 2021, 4:00 PM - Design Review Historic Preservation Board
Aug 20, 2021, 10:00 AM - Arts & Culture Commission
Aug 24, 2021, 6:30 PM - City Council Regular Meeting
Aug 31, 2021, 6:30 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

These meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please visit our website for the most current schedule of public meetings.

 
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Contact your City Council Members

Mayor Julie Door
E: jdoor@puyallupwa.gov
P: 253-320-5826
Deputy Mayor John Palmer
E: jpalmer@puyallupwa.gov
P: 253-753-8256
District 1 - Robin Farris
E: rfarris@puyallupwa.gov
P: 253-213-3174
District 1 - Jim Kastama
E: jkastama@puyallupwa.gov
P: 253-278-6022
District 2- Cyndy Jacobsen
E: cjacobsen@puyallupwa.gov
P: 253-278-6044
District 2 - Ned Witting
E: nwitting@puyallupwa.gov
P: 253-303-1822
At Large - Dean Johnson
E: djohnson@puyallupwa.gov
P: 253-244-8510
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