Transportation Benefit District renewal measure | |
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Marysville voters will decide this month whether to renew a 0.2% sales and use tax for city road improvements.
Marysville’s Transportation Benefit District (TBD) was formed by the Marysville City Council in 2014 to provide funds used to preserve, maintain and expand the City’s transportation infrastructure. Marysville voters then approved the 0.2% sales and use tax increase for a 10-year period ending in 2024. TBD funds are used primarily for street preservation that extends the life cycle of roadway sections through pavement repair, overlay, crack sealing and patching. Related projects such as sidewalk and shoulder improvements also are eligible for TBD funding.
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The Feb. 13 ballot measure proposes the renewal and continuation of the existing tax for another 10 years to pay for continued improvements to city roadways and associated enhancements. Per state law, these funds can be used only for eligible transportation improvement projects.
Everyone who shops in Marysville pays city sales taxes, not just Marysville residents. The 0.2% TBD sales tax rate on a $50 purchase equals 10 cents. If approved, the renewed TBD tax is estimated to generate an average of $3 million per year.
The Marysville sales tax rate would remain lower than many Snohomish County cities. Read on...
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Highlights: Mayor Nehring's 2024 State of the City | |
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The City of Marysville is the second-largest city in Snohomish County with nearly 74,000 residents. During Mayor Jon Nehring's State of the City presentation last night, he highlighted accomplishments of last year while looking ahead to future projects and investments.
Mayor Nehring detailed the city's investments in public safety, roads and infrastructure, and programs and amenities that enrich our quality of life and sense of community. We invite you to learn more about how your tax dollars are spent, major projects, and what's ahead.
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Jennings Memorial Park's Inclusive Playground | |
Let's explore ideas together! Learn about what an inclusive playground is and what it can be. Join us Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Marysville Community Center to share your thoughts and ideas for a reimagined inclusive playground coming to Jennings Memorial Park. | |
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We invite you to join the City of Marysville's new All Are Welcome program. We believe that all Marysville residents, visitors and employees deserve a safe environment free from hate, discrimination and harassment. Mayor Nehring and the City Council are dedicated to building a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive community by promoting policies and programs that foster inclusion and equitable access to meet the needs of our increasingly diverse population.
For more information please review our All Are Welcome packet. Learn more on our website's Diversity Advisory Committee page.
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Pride in community is our joint responsibility | |
Marysville has many beautiful neighborhoods, yet throughout the city litter and graffiti sometimes mar our views and harm our city image. City leaders have prioritized programs that help to address these eyesores, but our staff doesn’t see everything and can’t be everywhere at once. We appreciate your help in keeping our city clean.
Join the Marysville Litter League by picking up trash on your walk and in your neighborhood. As we’ve heard for years, every litter bit helps! Learn more on our website.
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Wipe out graffiti and other such vandalism can be harmful to our community. The more quickly graffiti is removed, the less likely it is to reoccur. Our Code Enforcement division tracks and responds promptly to graffiti reports within the city limits. When you see it, please report graffiti on our website.
If you have graffiti on your fence, we offer a program for free graffiti removal. To qualify, your fence must be painted one of three preselected earth-tone colors and the property owner must sign a release form. If you meet these conditions, city staff will remove future graffiti painted on your fence.
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Report abandoned shopping carts. When you see one of these eyesores, let us know at www.marysvillewa.gov/shoppingcart so city staff can remove it.
If you have concerns about eyesores in your neighborhood such as abandoned vehicles or excessive trash accumulation, city Code Enforcement may be able to help. Visit www.marysvillewa.gov/CodeEnforcement for more information and to report an issue.
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Police traffic unit driving safety home | |
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It might not surprise you that the greatest number of reports to Marysville Police are traffic-related, with concerns about unsafe driving on city streets. With traffic safety as a top priority, the department recently reintroduced its Traffic Unit. Sgt. James Maples works alongside Officers David Adams and Andrew Parker to enforce safe driving focused on reducing crash numbers through education, engineering and enforcement.
In 2022, Washington state saw the highest number of traffic-related fatalities in nearly three decades. Impaired drivers contribute to about a third of that number. With the start of 2024, a major focus of the Traffic Unit has been on school zones, with reports of alarming speeds. Another primary focus will be on drivers who are running red lights in major intersections.
“We believe that having our Traffic Unit officers patrolling our streets will have a big impact in reducing traffic collisions, including fatalities, by educating some drivers and taking others off the road,” Sgt. Maples said. Read on in Behind the Scenes...
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Learn more about MPD's work under the Police section of this newsletter... | |
City honored with Governor's Smart Communities Award | |
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The Washington State Department of Commerce paid a visit in January to present the City of Marysville with a Governor’s Smart Communities Award for long-term planning of the Cascade Industrial Center.
“We are grateful for this recognition of the long path it took to open the CIC,” Mayor Jon Nehring said. “Attracting family-wage jobs to our community has been a game-changer. Businesses find it more affordable to operate here and their employees enjoy an outstanding quality of life. When a new company opens, it gives residents an opportunity to work closer to home. It’s good for everyone.”
You can learn more about the Cascade Industrial Center at www.marysvillewa.gov/CIC.
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New temporary sign permit requirements starting Feb. 1 | |
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New temporary sign code regulations will go into effect Thursday, Feb. 1. These regulations guide the placement of temporary signs within City right-of-way and on residential and non-residential properties.
Main changes include these requirements:
- Obtain a temporary sign permit sticker from the City prior to placing the sign in the City right-of-way;
- Obtain the permission of the abutting property owner when installing a temporary sign in the City right-of-way; and
- Ensure your temporary sign is no taller than six feet with a sign area no larger than eight square feet in size.
Please visit our temporary sign permit webpage to learn everything you need to know.
| Learn more about the 2024 Comprehensive Plan | |
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The 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update webpage was recently updated to include the 2024 Work Plan, and a more complete Project History with links to various documents including, but not limited to, Planning Commission and City Council work session materials and presentations, surveys and drafts of updated chapters.
Browse the latest information on our website: 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
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Survive the Quake Preparedness Class | |
Learn about local earthquake hazards, how to keep yourself safe during an earthquake and what life-saving actions to take now to be better prepared. Learn what to do and not do for earthquake safety.
- Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m.
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Community Center, Delta Room (1015 State Ave.)
Registered participants receive take home materials to use in planning for future emergencies. Kids are welcome to attend with parents. Class taught by City of Marysville Emergency Preparedness staff.
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Sign up for Marysville Alerts
Are you prepared for potential emergencies? Not sure how to get started?
The first step you can take is signing up for Marysville Alerts! Grab your smartphone and text MarysvilleWA to 67283.
No smartphone? No problem. You can also sign up online.
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Freezin' for a reason with Special Olympics Washington | |
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Brrrr it's cold outside! What better time to take a dip for a great cause?
Help Chief Erik Scairpon and your Marysville Police Department raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes in Washington state. They'll be jumping into the icy waters of Lake Stevens on Sunday, Feb. 25.
Your generous donation helps further the mission of Special Olympics Washington as they transform the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on and off the playing field. To make a donation, visit https://impact.sowa.org/fundraiser/5191730.
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Apply now for Marysville Police Department’s free Community Academy | |
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Apply today! MPD's Community Academy is open to those 18+, living, working, or studying in Marysville. The 11-week program starts on March 5, 2024, every Tuesday from 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Explore law enforcement basics like criminal law, procedures, patrol, and investigations. Apply online or pick up an application at 501 Delta Ave. Applications are due by Monday, Feb. 26.
Email Commander Adam Vermeulen or Commander Jon Elton with any questions. Visit the Community Academy page on our website for more information.
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Welcoming new police officers to Team MPD | |
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Police Chief Erik Scairpon and Assistant Chief Jim Lawless are thrilled to welcome Officer Aly Mustain, our new lateral police officer from the City of Wenatchee. Mayor Nehring administered the oath for MPD's new leaders on Monday, Jan. 22.
In addition, the department is proud to introduce the first group of Police Corporals, who represent the future of leadership at MPD. We congratulate new Corporals Dave McKenna, Joe Belleme, Keegan Stuver and Nick Brevig.
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Remembering Marysville Police Sergeant William Donald Arndt | |
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We honor the life and service of Sgt. Don Arndt. 58 years ago, on Feb. 5, 1966, our department lost Sgt. Arndt when he was shot and killed in the line of duty. He served the Marysville community for 8 years.
Sgt. Arndt is survived by his wife and three children. His life and legacy will never be forgotten.
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Recognizing dedicated volunteers in our community | |
Together, these volunteers have contributed thousands of hours of service to the city. Chief Erik Scairpon recently presented each of our Marysville Volunteer Program (MVP) members with an award for their dedicated service and countless hours towards preventing crime in Marysville. MVP members are an extra set of eyes and ears for commissioned police officers. The work they do lets officers focus on other proactive policing duties.
Learn more: https://marysvillewa.gov/282/Marysville-Volunteer-Program
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Meet dedicated volunteer Sue Angel, honored with the Chief's Citizen Recognition Award!
Sue spends much of her week caring for animals, and we are recognizing her for the countless hours she has spent caring for victim animals in Marysville Police animal cruelty cases. Sue was nominated for her work in caring for these animals, and her dedication to volunteering. She says she is deeply touched by this recognition. Thank you for your service to the animals in our community, Sue!
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How the city cleans stormwater | |
Construction is nearly complete on the Downtown Stormwater Treatment Facility west of Ebey Waterfront Park. Funded through a partnership with the Department of Ecology, this new structure will reduce pollution by cleaning downtown Marysville stormwater. | |
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Water pipe inventory work getting underway | |
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To supply you with safe, reliable drinking water, the city follows all water quality regulations from the Department of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency. A recent revision requires the city to complete an inventory of water service lines belonging to both the city and its customers. The city is not aware of any lead service lines, but our Public Works staff will be working with a contractor to inspect and inventory a subset of service lines to confirm this.
To complete these inspections, crews will dig holes within both the city-owned section and the customer-owned section of the service line, as shown here.
Inspection of the customer’s line normally takes place near the water meter. Crews will restore the excavation site with like material.
In addition, the city is replacing some city-owned galvanized lines as part of an ongoing routine maintenance program to upgrade water service lines to current city standards. When this work is completed, you may see an excavation site up to and including the water meter box. Again, crews will restore this excavation site with like material.
Learn more about your drinking water quality on our website.
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Trim back trees & shrubs for traffic, pedestrian safety | |
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Before the active growing season kicks in this spring, please take a few minutes to inspect your trees and shrubs, particularly those that are close to the property line and may overhang roadways or walkways. Property owners are responsible for trimming and maintaining vegetation to 14 feet above the paved section of the roadway and 7 feet above sidewalks while maintaining a 1-foot buffer behind the sidewalk areas.
This helps keep roadways and neighborhoods safer. It makes it easier for walkers and cyclists to navigate. It also gives street sweepers, buses, sanitation trucks and service vehicles easy access to curbs and parking areas without obstructions from low-hanging vegetation. Learn more about tree trimming on our website.
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Fathers and daughters of all ages can register for the annual Father-Daughter Valentine's Dance, which takes place in the Totem Middle School cafeteria (1605 7th St.). Enjoy refreshments, music and receive a 5x7 photo to commemorate a memorable night of dancing with Dad.
Registration and details
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If you know Tripp Gibson, then it is safe to say you know he is an amazing parent/coach that volunteers for local youth and recreational programs in our community. His real job is making the calls as an MLB umpire. Love baseball? Catch Tripp at the Marysville Opera House before baseball season begins.
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This run is for all ages, with a 9 a.m. start time at Ebey Waterfront Park. Participants may run or walk the route. Dressing up in your favorite holiday gear is very much encouraged amongst participants.
Registration and details
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Enjoy an amazing performance featuring Jeff and Rhiannon and their dueling pianos. From Broadway songs of the last century to rock 'n' roll to modern-day jazz, they'll have you singing, laughing and cheering all night long!
Registration and details
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We're hiring! Career opportunities to serve the community | |
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Community Service Officer
Full-time regular, $5,586 - $7,093 monthly
Custody Officer - Entry Level
Full-time regular, $5,726 monthly
Custody Officer - Lateral Level
$5,000 hiring incentive!
Full-time regular, $5,970 - $7,132 monthly
Mechanic
Full-time regular, $40.02 - 48.75 hourly
Parks Maintenance Technician II (NEW!)
Full-time regular, $33.61 - $40.63
Police Officer - Entry Level
Full-time regular, $6,883 monthly
Police Officer - Lateral Level
Up to $20,000 hiring incentive!
Full-time regular, $7,648 - $9,537 monthly
Prosecutor I
Full-time regular, $98,666 - $123,775 annually
Seasonal Laborer - Janitorial Services
Seasonal, $21 - $23 hourly
Storm/Sewer Maintenance Technician II
Full-time regular, $33.61 - $40.93 hourly
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L-R: Councilmembers Steve Muller, Tom King, Kelly Richards; Mayor Jon Nehring; Councilmembers Kamille Norton, Mark James; Council President Michael Stevens; Councilmember Peter Condyles. | | |
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City Hall
501 Delta Avenue
Marysville, WA 98270
Phone: 360-363-8000
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