The city celebrated a day of fun at the Tukwila Village on 14350 Tukwila International Boulevard on Saturday, July 21. There was live music, food, kids entertainment, speakers, a ribbon cutting and more for community members to enjoy on the hot summer day. Even U.S Senator Maria Cantwell was there to attend and speak during the ceremony. There was also a tour of the new SHAG facility — “Active Apartment Living for the Ageless Generation,” a press release from the city stated. For more information about SHAG, visit their website. The city decided to name the community center after Jim Sullivan, an active community member who has been involved with SHAG for 27 years where he served as Board President for most of that time, according to a press release.
David Speck, economic development administrator for Tukwila, introduces all of the speakers during the July 21 Tukwila Village Celebration. Photo by Kayse Angel
Photo by Kayse Angel
Tukwila Mayor Allen Ekberg gives a speech and thanks those who helped with the creation of the Tukwila Village. Photo by Kayse Angel
U.S senator Maria Cantwell speaks at the Tukwila Village celebration. Photo by Kayse Angel
Photo by Kayse Angel
Lisa Rosenblum, the library director for the King County Library System, speaks during the Tukwila Village Celebration. Photo by Kayse Angel
Tukwila City Council Member De’Sean Quinn speaks out to the community at the Tukwila Village Celebration. Photo by Kayse Angel
Jim Sullivan, the honoree at the Tukwila Village Celebration, shows off his plaque that states the Tukwila Community Center is named after him. Photo by Kayse Angel
