Mayor Sean Smith

The August 4 ballot will include a measure asking voters whether to create a Covington Park and Recreation District (CPRD). Common questions residents are asking include what is the CPRD and how is it funded.

The CPRD is a separate local government entity that can provide funding for park and recreation improvements, maintenance, and projects. It would be funded through a property tax levy if approved by the voters. To learn more about the specific levy rate and what the potential costs to homeowners could be based on home values, visit www.covingtonwa.gov/cprd.

As the likelihood of fast-moving wildfires has increased with housing developments pushing further into forested areas, Puget Sound Fire encourages all residents to be prepared. Please join us for a Wildland Urban Interface Town Hall on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲:𝟬𝟬-𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 at Lake Wilderness Lodge, in the City of Maple Valley. Members of Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority will be on hand for this event.

What is a Wildland Urban Interface? It is an area where homes and other structures meet or intermingle with wildland vegetation that is at a higher risk of wildfires and the potential for fire to spread rapidly.

Topics to be covered at the town hall:

• Wildfire risk assessment
• Mitigation strategies
• Community preparedness
• Local regulations

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the specific wildfire risks in your area and what you can do to protect yourself and your property. You’ll also have a chance to get your questions answered by local experts.

We hope to see you there!

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It's that time of year, our annual friendly reminder!

Celebrate the holiday with family, friends, and plenty of fun, but please leave the fireworks to the professionals. Fireworks of any kind are not legal within Covington city limits.

Let's keep the holiday memorable for all the right reasons by being kind to your neighbors, looking out for one another, and celebrating safely.

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Personal You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for as long as two weeks.