As temperatures continue to drop, don’t forget to take care of your pipes. Here are a few tips to avoid frozen pipes: And, if your pipes do freeze, call Public Works at 253-299-5740 to turn off your water at the meter for you. We’ve seen many homeowners already in a Read more…
The City of Sumner is increasing the refuse rates in accordance with the contract with Murrey’s Disposal. The contract calls for an annual CPI adjustment of eighty percent (80%) of the change in the October Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) computed by the Seattle-Tacoma Area, plus an additional increase to reflect Read more…
The winter copy of Sumner’s print Community Connection is dropping into mailboxes. You can use the QR code in the issue or this link to learn more about the topics featured. Don’t live in Sumner? Don’t worry! You can read it online here.
The State of Washington Legislative Session is beginning. Sumner’s Legislative Agenda highlights ours city’s needs including proposed bills that are supportive and those that are concerning with regard for the City’s ability to provide services including utilities and public safety.
Stewart Road is about to get a new bridge over the White River. Not only is it the last two-lane choke-point for traffic, but it also chokes the river’s flow beneath it. The new four-lane bridge will be higher and wider, letting the river meander where it needs to go, Read more…
Like you, we prepare each winter for snow. Sometimes we get “Snowmageddon” and sometimes snow predictions just “flake out.” Either way, it’s better to be prepared. Keep in mind a few things about winter weather in Sumner. Roads & Sidewalks Staying Warm at Home Needing Shelter
CITY OF SUMNER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR AN INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT RATE MODEL The City of Sumner solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in providing professional services in the area of municipal financial analysis. Services are anticipated to be contracted for, and work completed in the 2024 Read more…
It’s easy to pay your Sumner utility bill online. The new system features the ability to If you tried previous versions of online utility bill payment systems, try again. This system is far better than any we’ve been able to offer before. Even signing in for the first time is Read more…
Fats, oils and grease, known collectively as FOG, represent the most serious enemy of our sewer lines. This includes Butter Cooking oil Salad dressing Mayonnaise Grease Gravy Sauces Food/meat scraps Lard Margarine Shortening When you dump FOG down your drain, it forms large, thick grease balls that clog pipes and Read more…