August 11-Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the City anticipates an $8.3 million revenue shortfall in 2020. To help control wage costs for the remainder of the year, the Union (AFSCME) and the City negotiated and agreed that all full-time, regular employees will take (40) hours furlough (unpaid)between August 14 and December 31, 2020. To reduce … Continue reading City Issues Furloughs
Census Bureau Adapts Operations to Ensure Everyone Is Counted
AUGUST 14-As the U.S. Census Bureau continues to monitor the impacts COVID-19 has on 2020 Census operations, changes to operations are being deployed to ensure the safety of staff and the public while maximizing the number of households that respond on their own to the 2020 Census. “We are taking steps and adapting our operations … Continue reading Census Bureau Adapts Operations to Ensure Everyone Is Counted
Applications for 2021 Comprehensive Plan/Development Regulations Amendment Process are Due September 30, 2020
August 6-The Comprehensive Plan presents the community’s vision for how the city should grow and change to meet the demands of a growing region. The biennial amendment process (with adoption occurring in odd-numbered years) is an opportunity for community members to propose changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, in order to maintain consistency between SeaTac’s … Continue reading Applications for 2021 Comprehensive Plan/Development Regulations Amendment Process are Due September 30, 2020
SeaTac Distributes Thousands of Free Masks to Those in Need
June 30-The City of SeaTac has already distributed nearly half of the 8,000 free personal protective equipment (PPE) masks it received from King County this month. The City is working with local partners on a variety of ways to distribute the masks. The City plans more distributions over the coming weeks. The City’s Emergency Manager … Continue reading SeaTac Distributes Thousands of Free Masks to Those in Need
EXPANDED FREE COVID-19 TESTING IN SOUTH KING COUNTY
June 11– Seattle & King County has expanded free COVID-19 testing resources in south King County, where communities have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. These three new free testing sites will provide ongoing access to testing in south Seattle and south King County. The sites will be located at Sea Mar Community Health Centers at South … Continue reading EXPANDED FREE COVID-19 TESTING IN SOUTH KING COUNTY
SeaTac Municipal Court Moves to Virtual Court
June 5-SeaTac Municipal Court will begin holding virtual hearings until further notice beginning June 1, 2020. These hearings will be held via Zoom App. You will receive a notification in the mail with your virtual court date along with instructions on how to access your virtual court date. Please make sure you are accessing the Zoom … Continue reading SeaTac Municipal Court Moves to Virtual Court
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Proclamation
May 26- At the beginning of the Tuesday Regular Council Meeting, Mayor Erin Sitterley declared May, 2020 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and asked the City of SeaTac to celebrate by calling upon SeaTac residents to honor SeaTac’s Asian/Pacific Americans and learn more about the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The full text … Continue reading Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Proclamation
Parks Status Update – Updated May 6, 2020
May 6-Park hours are from dawn until dusk unless specified differently below. Angle Lake Park – Park gates will be open by 7:00 AM. Gates, parking lot, and fishing dock open. Restrooms, picnic shelters, and playgrounds will remain closed.Des Moines Creek Park – Trail and trailhead open. Parking lot open.Grandview Dog Park – Open. Parking … Continue reading Parks Status Update – Updated May 6, 2020
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates
MARCH 18, 2020 — Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. As of this morning, more than eleven million households have responded. America is stepping up to shape our future and ensure families and communities are counted. Beginning today, in support of guidance on what we … Continue reading U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates