Welcome to the city's informational page, Splash! Sit back and take a deep dive into what's going on around the lake. Check back weekly for new updates.

Mayor's Office

• At the April 15, 2025, city council meeting, Mayor Brett Gailey presented the State of the City address. He discussed the city’s 2024 accomplishments, including APWA accreditation and the opening of West Lake Park. He talked about our goals for 2025, including capital projects and the new city hall campus. Mayor Gailey also took time to thank our community partners whose contributions and collaborations help support our residents and quality of life. As the city continues to grow, we will strive to continue to make Lake Stevens a great place for our residents to live, work, and play. This event was open to the public and live streamed through the city's YouTube. To view a copy of the presentation slides: https://lakestevenswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14759/State-of-City-2025-Presentation To watch the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5drZWDGncM

Human Resources

• The city is hiring Police Officers to fill current vacancies and have an expedited hiring process for entry level, entry level advanced, and lateral officers. Lateral police officers are eligible for a hiring bonus up to $25,000 and $5,000 for moving expenses. Apply today at https://wa-lakestevens2.civicplus.com/377/Police-Officer-Testing-Process.
• The city is hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker. This position performs a variety of work involving the operation, maintenance, and construction of public parks and facilities, which include buildings, structures, grounds, trails, parking lots, playgrounds, sports courts/fields, boat ramps, and docks. Incumbents ensure that parks and open spaces are clean, safe, and enjoyable for the public. For more information, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakestevenswa/jobs/4953851/parks-maintenance-worker?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Public Works 

• Have you noticed the new banner along Main Street? Construction has started on the Main Street improvement project and will continue into this summer. For more information including project updates, visit the project webpage: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/main-street-improvements-project
• We want to hear from you! Partnering with the Snohomish Conservation District, the city has created a space to engage with residents about Lake Stevens' water quality. Take a survey or join a discussion board to learn, interact, and build community around the lake we all love. Visit: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/lake-stevens-water-quality to participant.
• Are you curious how the city manages stormwater? Want to provide feedback to our annual plan? Check out the Stormwater Management Program plan by visiting: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/stormwater-management-program Comments are due June 30, 2025.
• Interested in learning about capital projects Lake Stevens is working on? Visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/476/Capital-Projects. Check back regularly for updates or sign up to be notified when new information is added.

Parks and Recreation

• Beat the summer boredom! Check out our Activity Guide for upcoming events: https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/activityguide
• If you have lost an item at a city park, email Parks@lakestevenswa.gov or call (425) 622-9406 to inquire about your item.

Planning and Community Development

• Do you have a critical area near your home that is protected in an easement? Do you know what permits you may need to maintain a native growth projection area that has blackberries overgrowing into your yard? Check out the educational fact sheet to learn more: https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14896/Native-Growth-Projection-Easement-Maintenance-Fact-Sheet-42525

In Other News..

• The June Latest on The Lake, the City's quarterly newsletter, keeping our community informed of city projects, happenings, and events is live! Visit the Latest on The Lake page to subscribe and download the latest issue. https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/522/Latest-on-The-Lake-Newsletter
• Looking for volunteer opportunities that allow you to support your local community? The city has an account with JustServe.org. This website gives organizations a place to showcase volunteer opportunities for people interested in volunteering. Visit the Lake Stevens Just Serve webpage.

City Meetings 

• City Council, Tuesday at 6:00 pm.
• For more information, visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=32,30,24,26,31,14,27,28,25&Keywords=&startDate=&enddate=&

Updated June 9, 2025