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Council Applications
Eight people applied to fill the vacancy on our City Council. Use the button below to review the applications received and learn more about the upcoming process to fill the vacancy.
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Toybox Thank You!
Even through a wild week, Sumner Police joined our community partners to deliver over 500 toys and meals to local families who wouldn’t have received their holiday wishes otherwise. Thank you to all our partners, donors and volunteers who helped make 2025 Toybox another success. A special thank you to Read more
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Reporting Storm Damage
Pierce County encourages residents and businesses affected by the severe weather to report damages to help the County assess impacts and coordinate recovery efforts. This includes residents and businesses within incorporated cities like Sumner. Reporting damage is an important first step in determining community needs and may be required before state Read more
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RFQ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CIP 24-07, NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING AND INTERSECTION DATA COLLECTION
CITY OF SUMNER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CIP 24-07, NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING AND INTERSECTION DATA COLLECTION, FEDERAL AID NO. HSIP-000S (724) The City of Sumner solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in providing professional services in the area of civil engineering and municipal public works projects. Read more
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Supporting Food Banks
With the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expected to expire on Nov. 1 due to the federal shutdown, we’re sharing resources for food and ways to help those in need. Access Food Some food banks require membership or pre-registration to use their services. Here are three local food Read more
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Wipes Clog Pipes!
Because wipes don’t break down like toilet paper, they can: How You Can Help Put these items in the trash — not the toilet: Although many brands of disposable wipes are labeled “flushable,” they don’t actually break down like toilet paper. When flushed, they can block pipes, damage pumps, and Read more
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Online Utility Bills
Beginning Monday, September 29, 2025, we’ll be online with the new processor. Your online credentials will remain the same – you will NOT need to re-register with a new login name or password. You may need to re-link your utility account number, which can be found on your bill. You Read more
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Support the Sumner-Bonney Lake Community Toybox
Help bring holiday magic to local kids with the Community Toybox! Donate toys, gift cards, or funds—or volunteer your time. Every gift supports families in our community.
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Ryan House
After nearly two years of litigation, demolition of Sumner’s Ryan House is proceeding July 24-26. Contractors will salvage reusable items from the house that can be safely removed. All salvaged items will be safely stored and made available for the Ryan family to retrieve. “This house has served us well Read more
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Transportation Benefit Districts
Through the summer, Sumner took the steps to form a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) and fund it with a 0.1% sales tax that will go into effect in 2026. Already used by most neighboring cities in Pierce and King Counties, this District is a way to fund street maintenance and Read more