After eighteen months, the Veterans Memorial Bridge (aka Milwaukee Bridge) is scheduled to reopen on March 1, 2022. The reopening of the bridge is the culmination of work done to repair and rehabilitate this major crossing point over the Puyallup River.
At the January 11, 2022, City Council meeting, Council selected Councilmember Dean Johnson as the next Mayor of Puyallup. Mayor Johnson sat down with the Tacoma News-Tribune to talk about his goals and priorities as Mayor. Read the article here. (An account may be required to view). Additionally, Councilmember Ned Witting was selected as Deputy Mayor.
The City Council has proclaimed February 2022 as Black History Month. The City is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing local leaders in the community.
Pioneer Park will soon be getting new restrooms for visitors and residents. Starting in the fall, construction will begin on improvements to the restroom building.
City Revises Comprehensive Plan Amendment Schedule
The City is revising the deadline to submit amendments to the 2022 Comprehensive Plan update. The new deadline is February 28, 2022, to submit privately initiated site applications, which would go into effect in 2022.
The City has recently won a Healthy Communities Award from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for the Clarks Creek North Outdoor Fitness Center. Enjoy the outdoors, and engage in physical fitness...all while maintaining healthy social distancing.
