Stories for DuPont
DuPont City Administrator's Friday letter, April 27
Posted by | CommentsBy Dawn Masko, City Administrator, City of DuPont
Community Finance Committee. The Community Finance Committee did not hold a meeting this past week. The meeting originally scheduled for Monday, April 23rd was cancelled due to several questions that were raised at the April 18th meeting requiring additional research time. These items included the construction and project costs for the DuPont Civic Center as well as similar data for other public facilities built by local cities during the past several years.
Hundreds respond to 'Secure your ID Day'
Posted by | CommentsDuPont, Wash. – April 25, 2012 – In conjunction with Better Business Bureau’s national effort to proactively combat identity theft, BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington offered four Secure Your ID Day locations to help local consumers shred 38,948 pounds—more than 19 tons—of documents and recycle 481 cellular phones on April 21, 2012. Read More→
DuPont: Finance committee moving forward, much still to do
Posted by | CommentsBy Mike Courts, Councilmember, DuPont
The Mayor’s Finance Committee has been moving forward for almost 2 months now. The committee has conducted in-depth reviews and discussions on the current city fiscal situation, department budgets and potential cuts and sources of revenues. We have debated quality of life issues, public safety, governance and taxes. The discussion has been spirited at times but useful. We have reached the point where the committee is preparing to prioritize options that raise revenues and to cut spending to give to the Mayor and City Council. I cannot speak for anyone other than myself, but I believe the exercise has been useful and only wish more citizens were able to get this detailed a look at how our city functions and is resourced. I would like to thank our Mayor, Michael Grayum, for having the courage and foresight to undertake this effort. In the next couple of weeks there will be a town hall meeting at which the finance committee will present their recommendations and respond to public questions. The date time and place will be announced soon. This is an important event that will inform the City Leadership of how the public views the current situation and how best to proceed. I would encourage all of you to attend and become better informed and express your opinion.
Pioneer Middle School choir earns Superior rating
Posted by | CommentsBy Joe Lindquist, Choir Director, Pioneer Middle School and Steilacoom High School
The 8th grade choir at Pioneer Middle School attended the Mountain Region Music Educators Association Large Group Choral Festival where they were given a Superior rating, the highest rating they could earn. They sang Elijah Rock arranged by Roger Emerson and All Through The Night, a Welsh lullaby arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. Also participating in the festival were middle schools and junior highs from Curtis, Clover Park, Franklin Pierce, and Bethel School districts. The contest was held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church off Canyon road and 112th St.
E-Cycle used electronics at Intel on April 26
Posted by | CommentsOld TVs and computers collecting dust in your garage or basement? Here’s something you can do in honor of Earth Day…
Tacoma Goodwill, an E-Cycle Washington partner, will collect working or non-working TVs, desktop computer towers, laptops, and monitors in the Intel parking lot on Thursday, April 26 from 7 am until 2 pm. All other acceptable electronic items will be handled as regular donations – must be in working condition.
DuPont: Arbor Day Tree Planting
Posted by | CommentsThe City of DuPont will host an Arbor Day Tree Planting on Thursday, April 26 at 2:30 pm at Chloe Clark Elementary (1700 Palisade Blvd).
DuPont City Administrator's Friday Letter, April 20
Posted by | CommentsBy Dawn Masko, City Administrator, City of DuPont
1. Community Finance Committee. The Community Finance Committee held its seventh meeting on April 18th. The agenda included a review of follow-up items from the April 9th meeting, including updated police and fire salary data, and business license and business tax data for DuPont and comparable cities. Follow-up information also included data relating to City properties and facilities – value of property, revenue generated, and costs to maintain. Committee members began providing their proposals and ideas for solutions with open discussion regarding all options presented. General consensus was reached that a property tax levy lid lift should be an option, with the amount and duration (temporary or permanent) still to be discussed and determined. Discussion on this option as well as other options presented will continue at the next meeting.
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DuPont's 'Springtime in Paris' auction set for May 11
Posted by | CommentsRaise the paddle for City of DuPont's "Springtime in Paris" Auction. This event is scheduled for Friday, May 11th (doors open at 6:30 pm) at the DuPont Fire Apparatus Bay. Tickets are $15. This was our largest fundraiser of the year in 2011 and your support is greatly appreciated. Please contact Parks & Recreation at (253) 912-5245 with questions. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!
Be money smart by shredding and recycling
Posted by | CommentsDuPont, Wash. – How do personal documents, identification cards and cell phones end up in the wrong hands? Identity thieves break into homes, offices, vehicles, mailboxes and dumpsters; while pickpockets physically lift items from individuals.
- Never store private documents in unsecured locations.
- Avoid carrying unneeded cards or saving compromising details on electronic devices.
- Shred unnecessary, expired private documents, such as old: credit card applications, financial statements, bills, insurance paperwork, health forms and junk mail.
BBB hosts document shredding sessions on Apr. 21 following tax season
Posted by | CommentsAfter taxes, clear out unwanted business files and personal paperwork at Better Business Bureau's free document shred events. BBB's Secure Your ID Day helps consumers and businesses securely dispose of documents to help prevent identity theft. Read More→
Malcolm Russell announces for the State House
Posted by | CommentsPierce County planning commissioner Malcolm Russell today announced he will run for the State House of Representatives in the 28th District. Read More→
DuPont Historical Society hosts tea and vintage hat show
Posted by | CommentsThe DuPont Historical Society will host a cherry blossom tea and vintage hat show on Saturday, April 28 at 2 p.m. Read More→
DuPont City Administrator report, Apr. 16
Posted by | CommentsDawn Masko, City Administrator, City of DuPont
1. Community Finance Committee - The Community Finance Committee held its sixth meeting on April 9th. The agenda included a review of follow-up items from the April 4th meeting, including cost and savings information related to turning off City street lights and grants/rebates for changing street lights and traffic signals to energy efficient bulbs. Follow-up information also included a list of Public Works Department budget reduction options with associated impacts. In addition, salary information for the Mayor and City Council with data from comparable cities was distributed. Discussion took place regarding a proposal for a change in the Committee’s scope that was proposed by one of the Committee members. Finance Director Sandi Hines provided information on different revenue options for the Committee to consider. Revenue categories discussed included sales tax, utility taxes, property tax, business & occupation (B&O) tax, business license fees, and a Transportation Benefit District (fee per licensed vehicle). The options include those that would need voter approval as well as those available to the City Council for their authority. Read More→
Pierce County Library System applauds and thanks volunteers
Posted by | CommentsVolunteers at Pierce County Library System enhance the Library’s service to the communities it serves. In 2011 volunteers gave 5,163 hours to keep books and materials orderly and clean, help people learn computer skills and offer other valuable and greatly appreciated help. Read More→
Heck raises more than $400,000 in the first quarter of 2012
Posted by | CommentsDenny Heck raised more than $400,000 in the first quarter of 2012. The campaign’s strong showing is the result of support from 2038 contributors since Heck announced his candidacy. More than 90% of the campaign's individual contributions have come from donors in Washington State. Read More→
Young Entrepreneurs Dream Big
Posted by | CommentsBy Calvin W. Goings, SBA Assistant Associate Administrator
All across the country, there are young men and women dreaming of opening their own business. Some are looking to start the next social media phenomenon, while others are focused on a business idea that fills an important niche on their campuses and in their communities. Read More→
