Our online utility bill pay system is currently down. The software vendor is looking into the issue. In the meantime, we will not proceed with shut-offs as scheduled for 2/28/23 and will update the timeline when the system returns. You can still pay by credit card, check or cash at City Hall.

Animal Shelter Reopens

After some necessary, and unexpected, work that closed our own Metro Animal Services shelter, we are back open for adoptions and other animal care. Please visit our shelter’s website at www.metroanimalservices.org to learn more about how our services support your pets and can help you find your new best friend.

2025 Town Center Plan Update

NOTICE OF APPLICATION The City of Sumner invites comments on an application forComprehensive Plan Amendments to update the Town Center Plan.Additional details can be found below. The public has the right to review the contents of the official file for the proposal, provide written comments, participate in the public hearings/meetings, […]

Stewart Road/8th Street White River Bridge

The City of Sumner is preparing to replace the aging Stewart Road Bridge over the Stuck River. Built in 1936, the current bridge is structurally deficient, seismically vulnerable, load-restricted, and lacks adequate space for pedestrians and cyclists. Key Project Highlights: Stay Informed: For complete details, background information, detour maps, and […]

Murrey’s Spring Clean-Up 2025 Schedule

For Sumner Residents Only 🗑️ Trash & Yard Waste Pickup 🧺 Large Appliance Pickup ❌ Items NOT Accepted: 📞 Contact for Questions: ⚠️ Important Notes:

Utility Bill Payments

Did your payment for your Sumner utility bill get returned to you in the mail? That’s because we’re no longer using the third-party company Retail Lockbox to process payments. Please resend any payment to City Hall at 1104 Maple Street, Sumner WA 98390. You can also pay online as well. […]

RFQ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR 2025 STORMWATER COMPREHENSIVE AND CAPITAL PLAN UPDATE

Full RFQ available at https://sumnerwa.gov/bids/ The City of Sumner solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in providing professional services in the area of environment planning, regulatory compliance, and stormwater modeling. Services are expected to last one (1) year with the option for the City of Sumner to extend for […]

Message from Chief Moericke

While we say no call is too small in Sumner, we also have cases that have a much larger impact on our community than others do. One of those big cases resolved last week when 12 Pierce County jurors convicted former SHS basketball coach Jacob Jackson. (Link to the story […]

Council Meeting Video

On Tuesday night, our Council Meeting did not air live on YouTube as it’s supposed to do. We’re looking into the reason why that happened to prevent any future issues. In the meantime, we uploaded the video from the meeting to our YouTube Channel, and it is now available for […]

Main Street Trees

The trees on Main Street are getting an upgrade. The current trees are the wrong species for that setting. They naturally grow bigger than fits the location; they block businesses; and their red leaves “disappear” into the primarily brick buildings downtown. We will be replacing these trees with ginkgos, shown […]

Going Solar in Sumner

You’re going to see some construction work on City Hall next week as we get solar panels installed. Yes, our historic building is entering the modern age! The solar system will offset some of Sumner City Hall’s electrical consumption through on-site production and a Net Metering agreement with the utility […]

2025 Legislative Agenda

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.

Sex-Offender Information Bulletin

SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION BULLETINLEVEL 3 NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE(HIGH RISK TO RE-OFFEND) The Sumner Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to RCW 4.24.550 and the Washington State Supreme Court decision in State v. Ward, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s location when; […]
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