City of Pasco Government

06/13/2026

Pasco City Council Agenda available here: bit.ly/PascoCouncil061526
Visit www.pascoGO4.com to learn more about Grand Old 4th of July Celebration plans for 2026!

Welcome to Pasco City Council In Focus!
I’m Communications Coordinator Alyssa Warner, and this is a look at what’s coming up on the June 15th Regular Meeting Agenda for the Pasco City Council.

Here’s a word you don’t hear every day: “Semiquincentennial.”
That’s a one-word way to say: on July 4th, we’ll celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed.
In honor of that, Mayor Grimm will proclaim July 2026 as America 250 Month.
We’re going to have a huge Grand Old Fourth of July celebration in Pasco this year, so be sure to check out pascoGO4.com for all the details.

City Council will also review and act on a budget adjustment to pay for the speed cushions that Council approved back in April, to slow down drivers on Court Street.
This proposal would take $82,000 from the general fund and move it to the street fund to help cover the cost of the traffic-calming devices.

We’ll also hear a proposal to buy the Pasco Sporting Complex from Franklin County.
The City built the Sporting Complex facilities – but the County owns the land underneath them.
Now, the City Council will be asked to consider a proposal that would authorize the City Manager to try to buy out the County.
That proposal could include paying $13 million - and giving Volunteer Park to the County to sweeten the deal.

June 15th will be a regular City Council meeting, so if you have anything you would like to bring to the Council, you will have a chance to speak during public comment.
You can also watch the meeting live as it happens on our Facebook and YouTube pages.

06/12/2026

Tonight is the night! We're cutting the ribbon at the Pasco Aquatic Center from 4-8 pm. Immediately following the ribbon cutting, the facility will open for tours (no swimming just yet!) and for reservations and sales of parties, cabana rentals and open swim sessions.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, we're giving away Juniper the Otter, the PAC's mascot, to some lucky recipients! Want to win one? You have two options:

-Follow the City of Pasco and the Pasco Aquatic Center, and then share and comment on this post. Bonus points for commenting on what PAC feature you are most excited to see!
-Purchase a summer pass or annual pass between this evening at midnight on Sunday (6/14).

06/12/2026

Dreamers, entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners: are you looking for a new investment opportunity in Pasco?

Do you want to be part of a vibrant, diverse downtown scene?

The City of Pasco is seeking creative proposals to purchase and activate several City-owned properties in downtown Pasco, including:

• A highly visible corner building next door to the Pasco Farmers Market
• A vacant lot just waiting for new development
• Move-in-ready space on Lewis Street

We're looking for ideas that bring energy, activity, and investment to downtown while supporting a vibrant, walkable environment where people want to gather, shop, dine, and connect.

Interested? Review the available properties and submit a proposal before July 17, 2026.

Learn more: https://www.pasco-wa.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=373

06/11/2026

You've got one day left to share your thoughts on the 4 Big Ideas for the Future of Pasco! Use the link to see what others have posted and share your own feedback: https://framework.konveio.com/whats-big-idea-pasco

The results are in! Pasco residents have weighed in on their preferred housing types, street configurations, and park designs as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan Update.

So what now? How do we translate this feedback into a vision statement that will guide the next 20 years of the City's growth?

This month, we're asking you to share your thoughts on 4 Big Ideas for the Future of Pasco. Do these ideas describe the type of community you want to live in? Are there other ways that you imagine the City growing and changing?

Using the link below, you can view survey results and share your thoughts.
https://framework.konveio.com/whats-big-idea-pasco

06/10/2026

The first Tri Cities Official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone event is coming up next Monday! Here are the details for the first two events:
June 15 – Fan Zone at Gesa Stadium opens at 10:00AM
Featured match: Belgium vs. Egypt
Ben Franklin Transit Soccer Shuttle: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Soccer drills and skills with Richland High School and Pasco High School soccer players
Live performance by Chiawana High School Mariachi “Halcón del Río”
Esports competition (winners qualify to play on the big screen at the June 19 Fan Zone event!)

June 19 – Fan Zone at Pasco Sporting Complex opens at 10:00AM
Featured match: USA vs. Australia
BFT Soccer Shuttle: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Esports players compete on the big screen (compete on June 15 to qualify!)
Live performance by Pasco High School Mariachi “Reyes de Pasco”

06/09/2026

Don't forget! The deadline to get your application finished is TODAY.

06/09/2026

Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Pasco City Council Special Meeting and Workshop of June 8, 2026.
Watch as the City Council conducts public hearings, handles City affairs, and takes formal steps on various agenda items.

Special Meeting Agenda: https://bit.ly/PascoSpecial060826
Workshop Agenda: https://bit.ly/PascoCouncil060826

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06/08/2026

Join us on June 12, 2026 for a look inside the new Pasco Aquatic Center! While swimming will NOT be allowed until the first splash on June 27, you will be able to purchase passes and make reservations starting Friday. Scroll through the graphics to see our planned summer schedule!