Coffee with Carla Returns July 24

Have a question about the City of Sumner? Curious about the latest community news or upcoming projects?

Join Mayor Carla Bowman for Coffee with Carla on Friday, July 24, at noon at Van Lierop Garden Market, located at 1020 Ryan Avenue.

This is the final Coffee with Carla date of the summer, so stop by for a casual conversation, ask questions, and connect with the mayor over coffee.

Date: Friday, July 24
Time: Noon
Location: Van Lierop Garden Market, 1020 Ryan Avenue

On Tuesday night, Chief McCurdy, Sergeant Boone, and Officers Miller and Patten attended a neighborhood BBQ and Block Watch meeting in the Katie Lane neighborhood. The event organizer sent the following message thanking all for their participation:

“Success! Despite the heat-57 attended with smiles, good food and an active sense of community. Many neighbors commented how they appreciated the Chief’s informal informative presentation. We loved seeing Sumner’s officers and hearing things from your perspective. Well done.”

Thank you to the Katie Lane neighborhood for organizing such a great event!

📣 Sumner, we want to hear from you!

What’s going well in our community? What needs more attention? Which projects and priorities should help guide Sumner over the next few years? 🏡🌳🚧

Whether you live in Sumner, work here, or simply enjoy visiting, your perspective matters. Take a few minutes to share your honest feedback through the City’s community survey.

🔒 Responses are completely confidential
💬 Everyone is invited to participate
📊 Feedback will help the City understand community priorities

Help shape what comes next for Sumner! 💙

👉 Take the survey now at sumnerwa.gov/survey (link also in bio)

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🚧 Chip sealing is underway on several Sumner roads!

Crews are applying a layer of small rocks, called “chips,” to help extend the life of our roadways at a fraction of the cost and disruption of full repaving. Loose chips will be swept, and the final fog seal is scheduled for July 27 and 28.

The roads may temporarily look like gravel between these two steps, but don’t worry, the fog seal will create the finished, smooth surface. 🛣️✨

⚠️ Please slow down, follow posted signs and give crews plenty of room while traveling through work areas.

👉 View the full schedule and project map at sumnerwa.gov/chip-sealing-roads-2/

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☀️ Need a place to cool down? The Gordon Family YMCA in Sumner is serving as a cooling center July 21–22. Anyone impacted by the heat may visit at no charge. 💧❄️

Guests must bring a valid photo ID and sign a guest waiver. Seating areas, aquatic centers, and available guest amenities will be open to visitors.

Other YMCA cooling locations include:
📍 Haselwood Family YMCA
📍 Lakewood Family YMCA
📍 Mel Korum Family YMCA
📍 Tacoma Center YMCA
📍 University YMCA Student Center

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and please share with anyone who may need a cool place to go. 💙

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🏛️ Your city needs your voice!

The City of Sumner is accepting applications for a vacant City Council position, and this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our community. 🌟

If you care about Sumner, have ideas for its future, and want to make a meaningful local impact, we encourage you to apply!

📅 Application deadline: July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM
🎤 Candidate interviews: August 10
🗳️ Appointment vote: August 17
🤝 Tentative swearing-in: August 24

To be eligible, applicants must:
📍 Have lived within Sumner city limits for at least one year
✅ Be a registered voter

The position requires approximately 18 to 20 hours per month for meetings and community activities and provides a bi-weekly salary of $645 with no benefits.

Applicants must submit:
📄 A completed application
📎 A resume
💬 Responses to supplemental questions about your vision, priorities, and experience

The term will continue until certification of the 2027 general election. All submitted application materials will become public records.

Step up. Speak out. Serve Sumner. 💙

👉 To apply, click the featured post at sumnerwa.gov and submit your materials to the City Clerk by July 30!

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