Office of the City Manager
City Manager Amy Arrington
City Council Meeting Roundup
On Tuesday, March 14th, the City Council had its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights.
- The City Council heard a presentation on King County’s Zero Waste Re+ program. This program is intended to reinvent the region’s waste system to cut carbon emissions and transition to a sustainable economy. The agenda packet includes the King County presentation and the Re+ Strategic Plan.
- The City Council agreed that Study Sessions will be held on the 4th Tuesdays starting at 7:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting would be to discuss items/issues without having the requirement (or pressure) to act. The next Study Session is planned for March 28th and is open to the public.
- Certain road variances were approved. During the final design of our Walker and Sequoia Creek Culvert replacement projects, our engineering consultants have identified five road variances recommended to complete the projects. Without these variances, design and construction costs would increase or make construction infeasible.
- A proclamation declaring April 2, 2023, as Education and Sharing Day was approved. In 1978, the U.S. Congress asked President Jimmy Carter to designate the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson’s birthday, as national Education and Sharing Day to recognize and pay tribute to his efforts for better education for all American citizens. The Rebbe advocated for children and spoke about the need for each child to be given an education that would offer them opportunities to succeed. To honor these accomplishments, “Education & Sharing Day” is observed each year on the Rebbe’s birthday in recognition of his outstanding and lasting contributions toward the improvement of education, morality, and acts of charity around the world.
If you want to learn more about these items, I encourage you to watch the meeting recording.
Coffee with the Mayor
On Friday, March 31st, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, you can join Mayor Sue-Ann Hohimer and city staff at Empire Coffee at the Normandy Park Towne Center. This is an excellent opportunity for community members to meet with City representatives and ask questions or discuss City services. In addition, we will also have guests from the Des Moines Activity Center available to answer questions and share more about their programs. We hope to see you there.
2nd Annual Arbor Day Celebration is Coming in April
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 29th. This is the date of the second Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Marvista Park. More details to come, but it is guaranteed to be a fun and informative event for all!
If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov.
Have a great week!
“Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 29th…..”
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.
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:
