City Manager Carl Cole names Troy Smithmeyer as the new Police Chief for the City of SeaTac. Chief Smithmeyer replaces retiring Chief Jon Mattsen. He will oversee the 50 person SeaTac Police Department.
Closure at Military Road, International Boulevard starts this week as work continues for the Polaris development
A permanent closure at the intersection of Military Road and International Boulevard will start April 24 as crews install new curb and gutters.
SeaTac completed 26 home repairs last year, learn more about the program
In 2022 the City of SeaTac completed 26 repairs ranging from small repairs such as plumbing and electrical to larger repairs like ramps, steps, railings and even a new furnace.
National Drug Take Back Day returns April 22 at City Hall
National Drug Take Back Day returns Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in front of City Hall. People can drop off controlled, non-controlled and over the counter substances anonymously.
Representative Adam Smith includes SeaTac project on list to House Appropriations Committee for funding consideration
Many organizations, including the City of SeaTac made the list. The Airport Station Area Pedestrian Improvement Project was included on Smith’s list.
SeaTac’s Police Chief Jon Mattsen retires after 33-year career
One highlight of then-Detective Mattsen’s career was being selected as one of five detectives to co-lead the DNA driven “Green River Killer” investigation, which was tasked with building the case against Gary Ridgway in 2001.
Last chance: Take SeaTac City Center BIG IDEAS poll by April 30
The online poll is available in the top five languages spoken in SeaTac: English, Amharic, Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese. The City would like to hear from more residents, workers, visitors, business owners and anyone interested in the district before the poll closes at the end of this month.
Sign up for ALERT King County to receive emergency notifications
The City of SeaTac along with King County use the ALERT King County Notification System powered by On Solve CodeRED. It is an ultra-high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications.
City Council passes Renters’ Protection Ordinance
The new ordinance establishes several new rules, which include: • Increased notice for rent increases of greater than 3 percent and move in fees are limited to the equivalent of one month’s rent.
City Council approves contract with group that will assist with in-home childcare businesses
The need for additional childcare availability and capacity was identified by the Business Synergy Program outreach in 2021 and 2022. The initiative will provide SeaTac residents with childcare spots to help those looking for employment and needing childcare services find these services in SeaTac.