This summer, the City of Sumner will be conducting tests of the sanitary sewers throughout the city. These tests involve blowing harmless “smoke” into the sewer to find where unwanted storm water enters the sewer. As a result, you may see “smoke” coming from roof vents, building foundations, manhole covers and various other areas. This Continue Reading
Some call us the best little town the Pacific Northwest has to offer, but don’t let our small-town charm fool you. Behind that friendly smile is an award-winning planned community, four freeway interchanges, commuter rail station and access to two major Pacific Coast ports…all waiting to serve your customers! Give your business and employees the Continue Reading
Fair warning! Sumner Police will be running Click It or Ticket emphasis patrols May 14-June 3. But, meeting us is not the worst risk you have for riding or driving without a seat belt. The statistics from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are sobering. Excuse One: “But none of my friends are using theirs…” 57% Continue Reading
At the May 7 Council Meeting, the Sumner City Council took the first step in potentially moving and expanding the Sumner Pierce County Library. The City Council voted unanimously to purchase a parcel of land on the south side of Main Street in the 15000 block of East Main Street, across the street from the Continue Reading
Take a look at video from yesterday’s pouring of concrete on the deck of the Bridge Street bridge replacement.
People always ask how to get more city services for lower taxes. The answer? Do a few simple tasks yourself. If everyone did this, the City would have hundreds of hours of staff time for bigger projects. 1. Pick up pet waste. A humble task but oh, so important. 2. Call before trimming street trees. Continue Reading
It may have poured rain right before, but once the parade started, a rainbow came out, the daffodils turned Main Street a sunny yellow. Nothing could keep Sumner’s spirits down to celebrate the 85th Annual Daffodil Festival with Traditions in Bloom. Click here to take a look at pictures from the 2018 parade including work Continue Reading
Priority: Long-range financial stability to provide a balance of City services Upgraded office/reception area at Sumner Cemetery Helped Cummins open state-of-the-art new facility and Amazon.com expand their facility Hired Meter Technician and transferred most residential readings to monthly for more immediate reporting on water use Conducted surveys, outreach and pop-ups in the park for feedback Continue Reading
Thank you to all the volunteers, presenters and attendees at the 25th Annual Community Summit on March 6. City of Sumner was proud to be a sponsor and have staff, councilmembers and Mayor Pugh involved throughout the evening, including at the break-out presentations. Congratulations to Unsung Hero Award-Winners: Carson Inglin Felicity Huko and Brenda Nov Continue Reading
