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ASK DR. SUMNER
When it comes to a city, there
are terms, procedures and concepts that are pretty specific.
After all, you don't find the term ordinances in
everyday life. And, exactly what is a consent
agenda???
Then, there's the things you see
often--like a utility bill--that you don't quite understand.
Where did those numbers come from, anyhow?
Dr. Sumner is your source.
He's ready, daffodil in pocket, to answer your questions.
Below are a list of the most-often asked questions, but if
yours isn't there, just ask him at
drsumner@ci.sumner.wa.us.
Dr. Sumner was visualized by
Artist Lana Hoover, a resident of Sumner and member of the
Sumner Arts Commission.
MOST ASKED
QUESTIONS
What is an interlocal agreement?
City Council Meetings
At Council meetings, they talk about resolutions, ordinances
and consent agendas. What are these?
Did you know...Council members must be careful to count!
Finances
How does the City make sure it's using my money well?
Did you know...the budget is your ticket to answers?
Utilities
How often do you bill for utilities?
Why do I get a water bill every month if you read my meter
every-other month?
How do you calculate what to charge me for water?
How do you calculate what to charge me for storm water?
How do you calculate what to charge me for sewer?
Permits & Planning
Why do you have to charge me for permits?
Why do we have plans like the Comprehensive Plan and Town
Center Plan?
Why does zoning let one person do one thing and not another?
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