City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter - July 2021
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Tukwila Elected Officials
Mayor: Allan Ekberg

City Council:
Kate Kruller (Council President)
Verna Seal
Kathy Hougardy
De'Sean Quinn 
Thomas McLeod 
Zak Idan
Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Representatives needed for a
Fire Advisory Task Force
The City of Tukwila is currently seeking community representatives to serve on a new
Fire Advisory Task Force.  

What is the Fire Advisory Task Force? 

The Task Force will advise the City Council and the public on financial recommendations and fire operations in pursuit of a sustainable financial model that has the community’s support. The Task Force will include firefighters, City staff, elected officials, residents, and business representatives to ensure a broad range of expertise is included. 


Vacant Positions 

The City of Tukwila is seeking residents and members of the business community to serve on the Task Force. Anyone with an interest in fire service is encouraged to apply.  

Members will be expected to reliably attend weekly meetings which may be adjusted based on the flow of information to be discussed.  


Next Steps 

If you are interested in applying please fill out the application for appointment and return to the City by 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2021. Completed applications can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188. 

The City expects to appoint the membership of the Committee in August 2021.

For more information about the Fire Advisory Task Force, please call Deputy Chief Norm Golden at 206-519-2440. Volunteers for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees are subject to a background check.  
See You in the Park
returns on August 11, 2021!
The City of Tukwila has begun the
transition back to in-person services
The City is transitioning back to in-person services at City facilities; all City services remain accessible virtually during normal business hours. As a reminder, the Police Department and Municipal Court have moved from the City Hall campus to the new Tukwila Justice Center at 15005 Tukwila International Boulevard.

The following are the current hours for City facilities, which will continue to expand over the coming weeks:

  • City Hall – Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Permit Center – Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.


  • Tukwila Community Center – Mondays through Thursdays 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Fridays 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.


  • Police Department – 24 hours a day, every day – use Justice Center south entrance

City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800