In an emergency, seconds count. It’s important to know where you are so 911 can direct responders to your exact location to deliver life-saving aid. Now, South Sound 911 can receive more accurate cellular location data for 911 calls the...
Read moreSumner Cemetery was featured in KING 5’s story about changing trends in cemeteries and what they offer. Although it’s a rather unusual example, Sumner continues to set the standard of excellence for a progressive small city in the services we...
Read moreSound Transit is deciding how to spend $50 million of their System Access Fund. Sumner is in the running for two projects: Sumner Station Safe Sidewalk/Bike Enhancements and Rivergrove Community Pedestrian Bridge. Safe Sidewalk/Bike Enhancements The Safe Sidewalk/Bike Enhancements provides...
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The Puyallup Herald and Q13 recently featured the proposed pedestrian bridge that could connect the Rivergrove neighborhood back to the Sounder Station, schools, parks and other amenities without relying on congested SR 162. Click here to read The Puyallup Herald Read more…
From Mayor Bill Pugh: After serving us for 22 years, John Galle is retiring at the end of August. I am thrilled that he will get to enjoy a much deserved retirement; but I am also sad for us because Read more…
The City of Sumner is excited to work with the Pierce County Library System on the future of a new library building in Sumner. As we have heard over and over again from citizens, the current location, owned by the City, Read more…
Updated June 20, 2019 The Local Improvement District (LID) project widened Valentine Avenue SE from two lanes to three in a 63±-foot wide right-of-way in the City of Pacific and created a 73±-foot wide 136th Avenue E right-of-way in the Read more…
Notice is hereby given that the Sumner Design Commission will have a special meeting on August 28, 2019 at 6:30 pm in City Hall Council Chambers at 1104 Maple Street, Sumner WA to discuss preliminary design concepts for the future Read more…
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regularly scheduled Forestry/Parks Commission will be held at the Sumner Cemetery, 12324 Valley Avenue East; Puyallup, Washington at 4:30pm on September 12, 2019.
Thanks to our partners at Pierce County TV, we are now able to stream our Council meetings live on our website and leave the video up for you to see here. Watch here for the August 5, 2019 meeting. To Read more…
The City of Sumner solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in engineering and construction management services related to the utility and transportation public works projects. Services are anticipated to commence in the fourth quarter of 2019 and extend for Read more…
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sumner has cancelled the Thursday, August 1st, 2019 Planning Commission meeting. For questions, contact Eric Mendenhall, Senior Planner at 253.299.5526 or ericm@sumnerwa.gov