Town of Wilkeson is Seeking “For” and “Against” Committee Members
The Town of Wilkeson intends to file a ballot measure with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office to place on the ballot for the August 1st, 2017 election a proposition to renew the Town’s expiring 6-year Emergency Medical Services Levy (EMS) with a new permanent EMS Levy.
In accordance with state law the Town is seeking individuals who favor the proposed measure to be appointed by the Town to serve on the “For” Committee; and the Town is seeking individuals who are opposed to the proposed measure to be appointed by the Town to serve on the “Against” Committee.
“For” and “Against” Committee member appointments must be made by the Town and filed with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office no later than May 12th, 2017.
“For” and “Against” Committee members are responsible for preparing written “For” and “Against” Statements which must be filed with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office no later than May 16th, 2017. Each committee is allowed to prepare a written rebuttal statement in response to the opposing committee’s statement; Rebuttal Statements must be filed with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office no later than May 18th, 2017.
If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the “For” or “Against” Committee for this proposed measure please contact Town Clerk Trisha Summers at Town Hall or by calling (360) 829-0790 no later than noon on Monday, May 8th, 2017.
Wilkeson Cemetery Added Services
The Town is now able to sell headstones and cemetery memorials. Call or visit Town Hall for more information (360) 829-0790.
2017 Blood Drive Dates
All are welcome and all are needed!
The blood supply is relying on you, the patients at our over 90 hospitals are relying on you. Mark your calendars!
Carbonado: Monday, Frebruary 13th Wilkeson: Monday, April 17th
Carbonado: Monday, June 26th Wilkeson: Monday, August 14th
Carbonado: Monday, November 6th Wilkeson: Monday, December 11th
Wilkeson’s Roosevelt Park to be Updated
Thanks partly to a grant from the State Recreation and Conservation Office and with a lot of hard work from the local community, Wilkeson is on track to make some major renovations to Roosevelt Park.