Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – April 18, 2025
City Manager Amy Arrington
Come to Wednesday’s Town Hall meeting to see a demonstration of the City’s Anti-Pursuit Equipment
On Wednesday, April 23rd, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at City Hall, the City Council will host its quarterly Town Hall meeting. The Normandy Park Police Department will start this meeting by demonstrating our anti-pursuit equipment.
Some residents might ask, “What is anti-pursuit equipment?” In short, it’s a vehicle-mounted GPS Launcher that deploys a GPS tracking tag onto a suspect’s vehicle. Once the GPS tag sticks to the vehicle, it tracks it so that our Police Department can plan and coordinate an informed response while maintaining community and officer safety. We are excited to show off this equipment, which was funded 100% by a grant.
In addition to this demonstration, you can learn more about our upcoming projects and get a sneak peek at the 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Survey at the Town Hall Meeting. You will also have time to talk with the City Council. We hope to see you on Wednesday!
If you have any questions about the information above or any other City topic, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“Some residents might ask, “What is anti-pursuit equipment?” In short, it’s a vehicle-mounted GPS Launcher that deploys a GPS tracking tag onto a suspect’s vehicle.”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
City Manager Report – May 23, 2025
Honoring our Heroes: Normandy Park’s Blue Star Memorial By-Way. As we prepare to observe Memorial Day this weekend, I’d like to highlight a meaningful tribute in our community: the Blue Star Memorial By-Way in Normandy Park.
The Blue Star Program pays tribute to all men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. We are proud to be home to one of these memorials in Normandy Park. The program originated in 1944, when the New Jersey Council of Garden Clubs planted 1,000 Dogwood trees as a living memorial to World War II veterans. A year later, the National Council of State Garden Clubs (now National Garden Clubs, Inc.) expanded the effort, launching a network of Blue Star Highways that now spans thousands of miles across the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii. The Blue Star symbol, widely used during WWII on flags and banners in homes with family members in service, was chosen as the emblem of this nationwide tribute.
City Manager Report – May 15, 2025
City Council Meeting Roundup. On Tuesday, May 13th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed. Arts Commission Annual Presentation – Arts Commission members Chair Nadia Counter and Lawrence Peryer updated the City Council on the Commission’s work plan. We learned about past successes and the year ahead. Between meeting and event hours, members of the Arts Commission have volunteered for more than 280 hours this past year, promoting the arts in Normandy Park.
• Proclamation for Safe Boating Week – In recognition of the importance of safe boating practices, the City Council declared the week of May 17th – 23rd, as Safe Boating Week
City Manager Report – May 9th, 2025
Citizen Satisfaction Survey Closing Soon! The Annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey will close on Monday, June 2, 2025. Thank you to all the residents who have already taken the survey. For those who haven’t completed the survey, please take a moment to share your thoughts on public safety, parks, permitting, public works, and communication – your input can drive real change! To date, over 380 residents have completed the survey. Here are some fun facts from the information that has been gathered so far:
