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How’s it going in Sumner these days? We’d like to hear from you. Share your thoughts and help prioritize the many needs and projects for the next few years. We hired GreatBlue Research to conduct this survey for us. Your candid responses and opinions are completely confidential and will only […]

Legal fireworks are allowed in Sumner only on July 4th from Noon to Midnight. Please follow these guidelines and recommendations to enjoy a safe holiday despite recent dry conditions. Enjoy a Public Display Please choose to watch a public fireworks display…or two….or three, instead of lighting your own. Professional shows […]

Our own Metro Animal Services shelter has loving pets like Madocka and Jory, who are waiting for their Forever Family. Could that be you? Learn more about Metro Animal Services, operated by the City of Sumner, and their work to care for the people and pets of Sumner and our […]

As we prepare the 2025-2026 Budget, we invite you to participate in the funding process for non-profit and government organizations that serve Sumner. We value partnerships with organizations that provide social support and programs for our residents. This process allows returning partners to inform the City about the support they […]

Mobile food vendors including food trucks are welcome in the City of Sumner! We recognize the importance of having mobile food vendors in town to bring a variety of convenient food options, economic and business development, and excitement to our downtown. There are two options for parking and serving in […]

Is safety real? Sometimes, it’s a feeling that can be fickle; your actual safety isn’t always the same as your perception of safety. Then again, public safety is one of our core services as a city, a very real thing that we work hard to fulfill every day.   …I […]

Put Your Food Waste in Your Yard Waste Cart! Pierce County’s curbside residential yard waste program now accepts food waste! You can now put all food and yard waste in your existing yard waste container. Newly accepted items include dairy, eggs and shells, grains and bread, spoiled leftovers, and meat […]

Exciting news for Washington State seniors! From May 1st through October 1st, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is offering an excellent opportunity for eligible seniors to enrich their diet with fresh, local produce. If you are 60 years or older (55+ for Native American or Alaska Native individuals), and […]

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Sumner has fixed Monday,April 1, 2024, at approximately 6:00pm, in the Council Chambers, located at City Hall, 1104 Maple Street, Sumner, Washington, as the time and place for a public hearing on the declaring an item purchased with restricted utility funds […]

The current RV dump station located at the end of State Street will close permanently on April 30. We were happy to offer this service to our residents for a number of years; however, a few problems make this service no longer viable to provide:  – Businesses in the area, […]

Sound Transit is beginning construction on their parking garage for the Sumner Station. Although this is not a City project, we know it will impact neighboring residents, businesses and commuters. Here’s are the links to follow for more information about this project.

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 […]