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Update on vandalism by vehicle at Front Street Park

On 12/22/24, at around 11:30 PM, the lawn area in Front Street Park was vandalized by a truck. City staff closed off the park’s lawn area on Sunday morning and our parks crew worked hard on restoring the lawn area to a usable condition before Christmas day.


We want to say, "thank you" for the outpouring of support from the community after last weekend's incident. Your kindness and offers to assist mean a lot to us

 

Thanks to the Chelan County Sheriff Deputies’ tireless efforts, and with help from citizens and visitors, the suspect has been identified as Zachary Soltis, who resides in Texas. There is probable cause for his arrest for Malicious Mischief 2nd Degree and Reckless Driving. Read Chelan County Sheriff's Office media releases at the links below.


Changes to City utility rates take effect on January 1, 2025

After extensive consideration of the 2024 Utility Rate Study, the Leavenworth City Council voted to move forward with the recommended updates to the City's utility rate structure. Effective January 1, 2025, utility rates will increase. The updated utility rate structure is designed to minimize the impact on customers while balancing rising operations costs, funding necessary capital improvements, and encouraging conservation.


For more information: cityofleavenworth.com/utility-rates/

Letters of interest are being accepted for an open position on the Planning Commission

The City of Leavenworth is seeking volunteers to apply for Position No. 1 on the Planning Commission, a citizen advisory board, beginning in February 2025.

 

The Planning Commission is responsible for long-range planning and legislative policy recommendations to the City Council. Planning Commissioners help achieve the community’s vision by developing the goals and policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and through updates to the Leavenworth Municipal Code and Shoreline Master Program.


Potential commission members must reside within the city limits or own property within city limits or the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The position will serve the remainder of a four-year term (ending April 2026). The Planning Commission meets at 7 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the first Wednesday of each month. Regular meetings typically last 1.5 to 2 hours, though they may extend longer due to specific topics.


Interested parties who meet the qualifications are invited to submit a letter of interest via email, mail, or in person by 4:00 PM on January 10, 2025. You can submit your letter of interest to:


City of Leavenworth

Attn: Andrea Fischer, City Clerk 

700 Hwy 2 | PO Box 287

Leavenworth, WA 98826

afischer@cityofleavenworth.com

We are hiring!

The City of Leavenworth is hiring for:



-- Mechanic

-- Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

Learn more

Neighborhood News

Annual Adult Social Walking Program starts on January 6 at the Festhalle

There is no charge to participate. Residents and locals are all invited to attend. Just bring a smile and dry walking shoes. Please enter through the middle door on Front Street. On-street parking is free until 9 am.


When: Mon. - Thur.; 7:15 am - 9 am

Where: Festhalle


For more information, please call Sharon Waters at (509) 548-7939.

It's that time of year again!

Waste Loop is collecting broken string lights for recycling at the Leavenworth Recycling Center during the months of December and January.


Note, that the Recycling Center will be closed on Saturdays in December due to street closures. Wednesday winter hours are 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Waste Loop will bring the no longer functioning lights to Wenatchee Valley Salvage and Recycling, where they will be shredded into component parts such as copper, glass, and plastic and recycled separately into new products.

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