Message from the Mayor
January 2012
The year ahead... a collaborative endeavor
It seems hard to believe that 2012 is upon us. The economy continues
to be challenging – for Congress, the State and our City. Many of the
discussions, debates and – ultimately – decisions made in Washington will have
a “trickle-down” effect for all of us and it’s going to be more important than ever
to work collaboratively to serve the needs of the community in the years ahead.
It’s time to put our heads together and continue our efforts to make Tukwila the
best place to live, work and visit – we have so much to offer! We are currently
laying the foundation for developing some short-, mid- and long-term strategic
planning that will guide us in the months and years ahead.
We are very fortunate to have the support, passion and commitment of many
volunteers in our community. There are about 450 registered volunteers who put
in over 10,000 hours every year – helping with park restoration, coaching youth
sport activities, delivering meals on wheels, assisting the elderly with transportation
needs, and providing a wide range of office assistance in many areas across
the City.
President Woodrow Wilson said, “You are not here merely to make a living. You
are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with
a finer spirit of home and achievement. You are here to enrich the world and to
impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”
To everyone who already serves as a volunteer in Tukwila, and on behalf of our
entire community, our sincerest THANK YOU! To those who would like to reach
out to help others, please consider becoming a volunteer in Tukwila – you can find
out more information on the City’s website. Our elected officials and staff cannot
meet the needs of the community alone – it really does “take a village”.
Best wishes for an exciting new year ahead!
Respectfully,
Mayor Jim Haggerton
