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City of Sedro-Woolley

Important Notices

City Council Meeting
February 8, 2012

Planning Commission Meeting

February 21, 2012

Parks Advisory Board Meeting (agenda)

February 6, 2012

  • 2012 City Closure Days due to Budget Constraints:

    January 13
    July 30
    February 17
    August 13
    March 16
    August 31
    April 20
    (none in September)
    May 25
    October 19
    June 15
    November 9
    July 27
    December 21
  • Beginning July 1, 2011, you will need to display the Discover Pass on your vehicle when visiting state recreation lands
    • This includes recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
    • This pass is not required for City of Sedro-Woolley parks

City of Sedro-Woolley

News Archive

2011:

Date
Subject
12/28/2011 Notice of Public Meeting regarding DSHS Proposed New Group Home for Youth
8/7/2011
Sedro-Woolley Bark Park Festival
4/25/2011
4/22/2011
City Employees Challenged to be Good Energy Stewards in Honor of Earth Day
4/22/2011
4/21/2011
Sedro-Woolley City Hall Receives Energy Conservation Award
4/12/2011
2011 Final Budget
4/7/2011
4/6/2011
Fire Station 2 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
3/18/2011
Free Drop Off of Concrete, Asphalt, Brick and Appliances during the month of May for City residents
3/15/2011
3/8/2011
2/25/2011

2010:

Date
Subject
12/02/2010
Press Release regarding Helping Hands Food Bank
11/16/2010
Call for Candidates for Appointment to City Council, Ward 4
09/09/2010
Wastewater Receives DoE Special Recognition Award
09/01/2010
Waste Management Announces Rate Increase
07/24/2010
Skagit County Provides Car Wash Kits that are Good for the Environment
07/22/2010
Ribbon-Cutting: Fruitdale Road and McGarigle Road Improvements and SR9 Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Improvements Project
05/04/2010
City's First Aerial Device Nears Completion
04/29/2010
City Receives Energy Award from Skagit Council of Governments
03/10/2010
Draft Environmental Assessment for New Fire Station
02/18/2010
Notice to Township Street Residents
02/06/2010
Yard Waste Facility Early Opening
02/05/2010
City Receives Grant for Archives

2009:

Date
Subject
11/03/2009
2010 Preliminary Budget
10/02/2009
City Awarded FEMA Grant for Second Fire Station
03/04/2009
Passing of Former Mayor Spud Walley

2008:

Date
Subject
12/08/2008
Sedro-Woolley Property Tax Meeting Audio Recording
2008 - 2009
Deluxe Recycling Proceedings and Related Documents

 

City of Sedro-Woolley

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LOCAL RESOURCES
Loggerodeo - Big 4th of July celebration!
Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce
Sedro-Woolley Museum
Sedro-Woolley School District
Sedro-Woolley Senior Center
GOVERNMENT
Anacortes, City of
Bellingham, City of
Burlington, City of
Everett, City of
Lyman, Town of
Mount Vernon, City of
Skagit County
Twisp, Town of
Washington State Website
Westport, City of
GovEngine.com - Comprehensive directory of Official Federal, State, and Local government and court links
MEDIA
Go Skagit
Seattle Times
Skagit River Journal (History of Sedro-Woolley and surrounding areas)
TRANSPORTATION
Skagit Transit - County-wide bus service (360-757-4433)
Skagit Transportation Center - Located in Mount Vernon, includes Amtrak, Greyhound, and connector bus service to Island, Snohomish and Whatcom counties.
Washington State Ferries - Regional terminals with service to Port Townsend, San Juan Islands and Victoria, BC
UTILITIES
Comcast - TV, Internet, Phone
Frontier Communications - TV, Internet, Phone
Puget Sound Energy - Electric
Skagit PUD - Water
Waste Management Northwest - Trash and Recycling
INFORMATION PORTALS
MRSC - (City Codes Available)

Office of Financial Management - OFM.  Projection data for Skagit County.
Population, maps, transportation data, and more.

Skagit County Sex Offender Information
Skagit River Flow Gauge - Concrete
Skagit River Flow Gauge - Near Sedro-Woolley
Washington State Office of Financial Management (Data runs from 1890 to 2000)
ARTS
Shakespeare Northwest
RECREATION
North Cascade National Park

City of Sedro-Woolley

Frequently Asked Questions

I've just moved to Sedro-Woolley - City Limits. 
Whom do I contact to set up services?

Sewer, Garbage & Recycling - City of Sedro-Woolley - (360) 855-0929

Water - Skagit County PUD No. 1 - (360) 424-7104
Cable - Comcast - 1-800-266-2278
Electricity - Puget Sound Energy - 1-888-225-5773
Gas - Cascade Natural Gas Corp. - 1-800-848-3406
Telephone - Frontier - 1-877-462-8188

Where can I pay my local service bills?

City of Sedro-Woolley -- located at 325 Metcalf Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 (drop box at Metcalf entrance to City Hall and drive-up payment box in alley behind post office) - accepts payments for:
City Sewer, Garbage & Recycling

Food Pavilion -- located at 530 Crossroads Square - accepts payments for:
Cascade Natural Gas (Gas)
Comcast (Cable)
Puget Sound Energy (Electricity)
Skagit State Bank -- located at 300 Ferry Street - accepts payments for:
Public Utility District #1 (Water)

Is a business license required to conduct business inside the City limits of Sedro-Woolley?

Yes.  The cost is $75.00 Class 1, $35.00 Class 2, - per calendar year. Applications may be picked up at City Hall or at your request mailed directly to you. Applications are also available online under the  Licenses & Forms tab on this website.

Are garbage and recycling pick up mandatory in the City of
Sedro-Woolley?

Yes. In accordance with Ordinance 689, the maintenance of health and sanitation requires the collection, removal, and disposal of garbage and refuse within the city be compulsory and universal.  Regulation of the disposal of solid waste and recycling is necessary to promote the public health, safety and the welfare of the citizens of Sedro-Woolley.

When are City Council and Planning Commission meetings held?

City Council meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month (with the exception of November and December). City Council Worksessions are held at 7:00 PM on the first Tuesday of every month. Planning Commission meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month. See the City Calendar for details.

Who do I call regarding curbside yard waste collection?

Waste Management provides yard waste collection within the City limits. The fee charged for this service is billed independently of the City. To order service you may reach them at (360) 757-4068.

Who do I call before I dig?

1-800-424-5555

Is a dog license required inside City limits?

Yes. License's are issued for free at our local police department. Any dog captured without one is subject to a $60.00 impound fee (Additional animal shelter fees may also apply).

Who do I contact regarding property taxes?

The Assessor's Office assesses property taxes as passed by taxing jurisdictions and as approved by voters. The dividing of the tax bill is based on market value, as per Washington Law. Assessed taxes are then paid to and receipted by the Skagit County Treasurers office. For more information contact:
Skagit County Assessors office
at (360) 336-9370
Skagit County Treasurers office at (360) 336-9350

Where can I register to vote?

Forms are available at Sedro-Woolley City Hall for registering to
vote, name or address changes and absentee voting. After
completing the form they are mailed to Olympia for processing. Voting information is also available through the Skagit County Elections department at (360) 336-9305.

How do I contact the Sedro-Woolley Post Office?

The local U.S. Post Office is located at 111 Woodworth. The local phone number is (360) 855-0545.

Where do I license my vehicle?

The local vehicle licensing department is located at 714 Metcalf
Street (the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce office). They can be reached at (360) 855-1162.

Where is the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce?

They are located at 714 Metcalf Street and can be reached
at (360) 855-1841.

What is the mailing address for the
Sedro-Woolley Police Department?

325 Metcalf Street , Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

What is the population of the City of Sedro-Woolley?

As of April 1, 2011 the population is 10,590.

How many square miles is the City of Sedro-Woolley?

As of June 2009 - the City of Sedro-Woolley city limits encompasses about 9.8 square kilometers (approximately 3.8 square miles or 2431 acres).

Does the City of Sedro-Woolley have a disaster plan?

The City of Sedro-Woolley has officially adopted Skagit County's plan. The disaster plan is available on their website at:
www.skagitcounty.net/dem