Know someone who would love to work outdoors all summer? We’re currently recruiting 5-month Seasonal Laborers for Parks and Cemetery as well as 3-month Seasonal Laborers for Public Works. Below is a link to the job description and where to apply.
The spring paper Community Connections is hitting mailboxes in Sumner this week. Information includes a look back at last year with Hindsight Is 2020 and an update on Sumner’s response to homeless. Do you prefer to read it online or live outside of Sumner? Use the button below to take Read more…
Catalytic Converter thefts are on the rise. Not just here in Sumner, it is happening all over the country. Here are a few steps you can take to protect yourself. Park in a secured garage if possible. When possible, park in well-lit areas and close to building entrances. Etch your Read more…
Transitioning to the new online utility bill system has not been the smoothest. We’ve had issues on our side, trying to get it to work right, and we appreciate your patience through the transition. We have learned some tips for your end to help you navigate the change most successfully: Read more…
Before COVID, we heard a lot of feedback from our downtown businesses about the public parking lots. Two lots had 8-hour maximum times, which became problematic as commuters would fill them before downtown employees or customers even arrived, a situation that was hard to enforce with such a long time Read more…
Eviction prevention for Pierce County residents behind on rent. Providing financial support for overdue rent and utilities. ELIGIBILITY: Fall under 80% Area Median Income (AMI) Family of 1 – $48,450 Family of 2 – $55,400 Family of 3 – $62,300 Impacted by COVID-19 Have rental arrears (past due rent or Read more…
It’s Tax Season which means the scammers are at it again! Have you received a call from someone claiming to be the IRS who tells you that you have a warrant out for your arrest? Before you do anything, remember these tips from Sumner Police: Don’t give your personal or Read more…
As bills starting arriving, many people often have questions about their property taxes. Visit the Rumors & Questions page for information about Sumner’s 2021 property tax break-down. There’s no way to link to one particular questions, so it may not appear right at the top of the page.
Whenever the Northwest gets snow, it brings up some questions. Here are the usual ones: What roads do you plow first? First Priority: Forest Canyon Road, Sumner-Tapps Highway, Traffic Avenue and 24th Street interchange with SR 167 Second Priority: all bridges including 142nd Avenue E and Cannery Way Third Priority: Read more…
Sumner’s Forestry and Parks Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding parks, Sumner’s urban forest, the Sumner Link Trail and Sumner Cemetery. If you are interested in outdoor recreation, forestry, and connecting with nature, this may be the right commission for you. Commissioners serve four-year terms, and we have Read more…