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Mill Creek City Council has approved a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Police Officers’ Guild, offering hiring bonuses up to $20,000 to attract experienced officers and address ongoing police vacancies. With three current vacancies out of a force of twenty-three, the Council emphasizes public safety as its top priority and is exploring additional recruitment strategies.
The Mill Creek Kiwanis Club, in partnership with Peoples Bank and the City of Mill Creek, is hosting a secure document shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 23. The event allows residents to shred their sensitive documents, with the first box free and subsequent boxes available for a suggested donation of $5. Proceeds will support community projects and promote secure disposal of personal information.
Mill Creek Kiwanis Club, in collaboration with Peoples Bank and the City of Mill Creek, is hosting a secure document shredding event on Saturday, October 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall North. The event offers residents the opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents, with the first box free and subsequent boxes for a suggested donation of $5, benefiting local community projects.
The City of Mill Creek is actively seeking volunteers to fill multiple vacancies on its Art & Beautification Board and Parks & Recreation Board, with applications due by October 11, 2021. Board meetings are scheduled monthly, providing residents an opportunity to engage in local governance and community enhancement. Interested candidates can request application forms through the Communications Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Vignal of Mill Creek has been awarded the Certificate of Municipal Leadership by the Association of Washington Cities. This recognition highlights her commitment to effective local governance, achieved through over 30 hours of training in key areas of municipal leadership. Vignal's active civic engagement and experience position her as a dedicated leader focused on balancing economic growth with community livability.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Vignal of Mill Creek has been awarded a Certificate of Municipal Leadership by the Association of Washington Cities, recognizing her completion of over 30 hours of training in essential governance areas. This accolade underscores her commitment to effective local leadership and her active involvement in community development initiatives.
The City of Mill Creek is actively seeking volunteers to fill five board vacancies, including positions on the Art & Beautification Board and the Parks & Recreation Board, with terms expiring on October 31, 2021. Interested individuals can obtain an application by contacting the Mill Creek Communications Department, with submissions due by October 11, 2021. This initiative invites community engagement and participation in local governance.
The City of Mill Creek has introduced a daily walk-up passport service, enhancing accessibility while adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols. Utilizing the NextME app and QR codes, visitors can now wait in their cars and receive notifications when it's their turn, with essential documentation required for processing.
The City of Mill Creek has introduced a daily walk-up passport service, allowing residents to access passport services without an appointment. This initiative, made possible through the NextME app and QR codes, aims to meet the increasing demand for passports while adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols. Travelers are urged to apply early as routine passport processing can take up to 18 weeks.
The Mill Creek City Council honored the recipients of the 2021 Great Garden Award, recognizing their contributions to the community's beautification and environmental stewardship. This event highlights the importance of local gardening initiatives and their positive impact on the city's landscape. With the participation of notable figures like Guy Armfield, the awards celebrate community engagement and sustainable practices.