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The 2023-2024 budget season is here. By the end of 2022, the City Council will need to adopt the city’s biennial (two-year) budget.  This document is probably…

When disasters strike, first responders come in many forms. Often, first responders are our family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers.

Research has shown that the public sometimes hesitates to make a call to 911. People may feel that the situation does not warrant an officer or that you will be bothering…

Council Meeting Round-Up
On Tuesday, August 9th, the City Council had its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights. We started the meeting by remembering Councilmember Earnest Thompson. The City Council approved the process that will be used to fill the Council vacancy with the passing of Councilmember Thompson. Elements of the proposed branding guide were discussed. The City Council provided feedback, and the city’s work on this project will continue. A special meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, September 20th, to discuss the next steps related to the proposed Civic Center. The City Council wants to hear from the public on this issue, so residents are encouraged to join us at 7:00 pm for this meeting. You can attend and participate in person or remotely. The link for joining the meeting remotely will be posted on the website as the meeting date approaches.

Remembering Councilmember Earnest Thompson – I regret to inform you that Councilmember Earnest Thompson passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was a passionate supporter and strong advocate of Normandy Park. Before being elected to the City Council, he served on the Parks Commission, Planning Commission, SeaTac Airport Round Table (StART) committee, and more. He deeply believed in protecting the environment, promoting government transparency, and protecting the values that make Normandy Park special. He will be missed.

Please join us on Tuesday, August 2nd, 6:00-8:00 PM at City Hall Park for the annual National Night Out celebration. National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. It is a great way to meet your Police Officers, City Councilmembers, and neighbors. In addition, we will have a BolaWrap demonstration along with signups for Paws on Patrol and a Women’s self-defense class. Free pizza, music, and family fun will be provided. We hope to see you there!