City of Stanwood Press Release

Contact:    Jennifer Ferguson
                  360-454-5209
                 Jennifer.Ferguson@stanwoodwa.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2021
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STANWOOD - The City of Stanwood Prepares to Reopen Buildings to Public
On March 22, 2021, the State of Washington moved to Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery reopening Phase three of the plan allows for “customer-facing government services”. The City of Stanwood is excited to be able to open our doors and has begun preparations to safely welcome the public back.  City facilities will reopen to the public on a revised schedule beginning April 6, 2021.
 

Stanwood City Hall and Stanwood Police Department will have the following public hours:

Tuesday - 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm

Wednesday - 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm

Thursday - 9:00 am. to 5:00 pm

Both locations will close for the lunch hour from 12:00 pm. to 1:00 pm.

*Services will remain limited or by appointment only*

STANWOOD CITY HALL will reopen for Utility Payment Services and Community Development Services. Community Development Services include Building Permits and Land Use and Planning Services. This counter will run by appointment only with limited in-person meetings.  To schedule an appointment with a planner, please call 360-454-5211.   *We will not be offering Passport or Notary Services at this time.

STANWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT will reopen for customer service activities.  Please note: Fingerprinting services will be by Appointment Only. Stanwood PD anticipates incorporating this service at, or soon after, opening.  The online scheduling link will be provided on the Stanwood PD webpage as soon as it is available.  https://stanwoodwa.org/275/Fingerprinting 

CITY OF STANWOOD PARKS will open restrooms April 1^st.
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While able to open our doors, we must continue to take precautions for the safety of staff and visitors and ask that you follow COVID-19 Safety Guidelines:

• Wear a mask when visiting a City facility.
• Practice social distancing when visiting a City facility.
• Do not bring additional people with you, capacity is limited, and additional visitors may be asked to wait outside.
• Whenever possible, drop utility payments into the secured night drop box at City Hall to avoid entering the building.
• Continue to utilize online services for permits and utility billing services.

  Visit our website www.stanwoodwa.org for additional information and available online services.