Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – May 23, 2025
City Manager Amy Arrington
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.
In addition to highways, the program includes Blue Star By-Way Markers, which may be placed in parks, historical sites, and other public spaces. Normandy Park is fortunate to have such a marker, thanks to the dedication of the Parkside Garden Club.
On July 4, 2001, the Parkside Garden Club dedicated the Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker at Normandy Park City Hall. This marker honors all who have served and continue to serve our country. Club members not only raised the necessary funds and secured the marker but also continue to maintain the surrounding flowerbed, ensuring the site remains a respectful and beautiful space for remembrance. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Club members for their ongoing dedication to this important memorial.
This Memorial Day, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. Whether through quiet remembrance, a visit to the marker, or a gesture of service in your community, we can all honor the legacy of those who gave their lives in defense of our nation. Through such acts, the true purpose of Memorial Day endures, ensuring our fallen heroes are never forgotten.
If you have any questions about any city matters, feel free to reach out to me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Wishing you a meaningful and safe Memorial Day.
“On July 4, 2001, the Parkside Garden Club dedicated the Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker at Normandy Park City Hall. This marker honors all who have served and continue to serve our country.”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
City Manager Report – November 14, 2025
City Council Meeting Roundup on Wednesday, November 12th, the Normandy Park City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Below is a summary of key actions and discussions. The City has accepted a Flood Control District Flood Reduction Grant – The City is receiving a $750,000 grant award that will be used towards the purchase of property to expand Marine View Park. The Interlocal Agreement with the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Jail was updated – The City Council approved specific financial adjustments to help cover jail costs. Approving this amendment will enable the City of Normandy Park to continue uninterrupted jail services that work seamlessly with our Court and provide the most benefit to Normandy Park residents. Even with the approved increases, this agreement is still the most affordable option available to us for our short-term commitments.
City Manager Report – November 7, 2025
Public Hearing: Setting Normandy Park’s Property Tax Levy
The City of Normandy Park invites all residents to attend the public hearing on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in person in the Council Chambers at City Hall (801 SW 174th Street) or via Zoom. During this hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed 2026 property tax levy, which determines the amount of revenue to be collected to support essential city services. The proposed rate will not exceed $1.60 per $1,000 of assessed value.
City Manager Report – October 31, 2025
What’s Next for City Hall? We often receive the question, “What’s going on with replacing City Hall?” I would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on the project’s status and outline the next steps. As many residents know, the future of Normandy Park City Hall has been a topic of discussion for several years. Our current building was originally constructed in the 1950s as an elementary school and later converted into City Hall in the late 1980s. While it has served the community well, it was never intended to function as a modern municipal facility. As a result, the City has been exploring options to ensure that we have a safe, efficient, and functional building that can continue to serve residents daily.
