Since first being elected in 2017, one of my top priorities for our City has been fostering housing security. Whether it’s ensuring adequate housing stock, protecting tenants from discrimination, or enacting policies to end homelessness, housing security touches all sectors of city life and wellbeing. 2017 marked the first time in our City’s history that our Council discussed housing at our retreat. Since that time, we have developed a Housing Action Plan, helped create and join the Regional Housing Council, and are now poised to take action on rental housing protections. We’ve come a long way in a short time, but there’s still much more to do to address this crisis.
Councilmember Michael Althauser
Prior to his time in the Senate, Michael worked as a Staff Attorney at Columbia Legal Services, a non-profit public interest law firm in downtown Olympia. Michael’s practice focused on developing civil class action litigation on behalf of low-income families and seniors as well as policy advocacy in the areas of civil rights, human services, health, and housing security. Prior to his election to the Tumwater City Council, Michael served as a Planning Commissioner on the City of Tumwater Planning Commission. Michael currently serves on the Budget and Finance Committee, General Government Committee (Chair), Public Works Committee, Capitol Lake EIS Committee, Regional Housing Council, and was elected to a two year term as the Mayor Pro Tem.
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Be among the first to attend Falls Fest at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls. This new event will be held rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Stroll through the park while the Olympia Symphony Ensemble plays, learn about the return of salmon from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and watch a stone carving demonstration by the Tenino Stone Carvers. Kids can attend a printmaking workshop, get their faces painted, and participate in a Stream Team Nature Sleuth scavenger hunt.
This event is presented by the City of Tumwater and Olympia Tumwater Foundation with cooperation from Copper Wolf Tattoo Studio and Art Gallery.
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Source Water Protection Week |
Join us in observing the American Water Works Association Source Water Protection Week, September 25--October 1, 2022.
What is source water?
Source water is a raw, untreated supply of water – typically surface water or groundwater – used for current or potential future drinking water.
Why is source water important?
Water utilities rely on sustainable sources of water that can be treated to provide reliable, high-quality drinking water. Source water protection is a proactive approach to safeguarding, maintaining, or improving the quality and quantity of drinking water sources and their contributing areas.
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Fire won't wait. Plan your escape. |
Tumwater Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. This year’s campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.
“Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Make sure you have an escape plan and practice it with your family,” said Fire Chief Brian Hurley.
It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given that every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different.
Here are some key home fire escape planning tips:
- Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
- Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so that when one sounds, they all sound.
- Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
- Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
- Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.
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Follow Tumwater Fire Department on Facebook!
Stay up to date on all things Tumwater Fire and follow them on Facebook! |
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Tumwater Police Citizen’s Academy is a classroom-based course designed to provide residents with a broad understanding of local police services and the criminal justice system.
Commissioned police officers and detectives participate as instructors, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the police department and hands-on learning experiences.
What will I learn?
The course provides a comprehensive overview of the Tumwater Police Department’s operations. Instruction topics include the criminal justice system, defensive tactics, use of force, patrol procedures, investigations, school resource officers, and a K-9 unit demonstration.
Who can attend?
Participants must be at least 18 years old or a high school senior, live or work in the City of Tumwater, and pass a criminal background check conducted and approved by the Tumwater Police Department. Tumwater residents will receive priority, however, non-residents are welcome to apply and may be admitted as alternates.
When is the Academy?
Class time is 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, beginning September 26 and through October 27. All ten classes will be held in Council Chambers at Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Road in Tumwater.
The program is free but space is limited, register today! Registration is required.
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CPR Classes
6 - 8 p.m. | September 20 | Tumwater Fire Department
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Thurston County Medic One provides compression-only CPR with AED training. Classes are FREE to those who live or work in Thurston County; pre-register online - classes fill quickly.
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Firehouse Town Hall: Olympia Tumwater Regional Fire Authority
6 - 7:30 p.m. | September 22 | Olympia Fire Department
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Headquarters Station, 100 Eastside Street NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Olympia Fire Chief Todd Carson and Tumwater Fire Chief Brian Hurley will host the Firehouse Town Hall to discuss the future of fire and emergency services in our communities. Learn more about fire regionalization on the Olympia Tumwater RFA webpage.
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Clean-Up, Drop-Off
9 a.m. - 12 noon | September 24 | Tumwater City Hall
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Safely discard expired prescription medications, donate non-perishable food, and shred personal documents. Volunteers will remove items from the trunk or back of a pick-up truck. Learn more!
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See what's happening on our social media! |
City of Tumwater | (360) 754-5855
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