Newsletter - SPRING - 2022
IN THIS ISSUE:
  • Shredder Day
  • Soliciting in Hunts Point
  • Clean-Up Day
  • A Primer on Property Taxes
  • Mercer Island Marine Patrol
  • Cleanup After Your Pup!
Shredder Day
Medina Police is hosting Shredder Day Saturday April 23rd, 9am-noon at Medina Park (8301 NE 12th St). Document shredding is limited to one visit with no more than five boxes. For more information, visit the event page or call Medina Police directly at (425) 233-6420.
Document Shredding - Limited to one visit of five boxes

Drug Take-back - (zip-lock bags can be used ) BUT NO intra-venous solutions, injectables, syringes, chemotherapy medications, or medical waste will be accepted due to potential hazard

Electronic Recycling - *selected items only

 *TVs & Monitors | Computers & Laptops | Servers & Networking Equipment | Printers, Faxes, Copiers, Scanners | Audiovisual Equipment | UPS battery backups | Cell Phones | Ink & Toner Cartridges | DVDs&CDs | Keyboards & Mouse(s) | Small parts, peripherals, cables, | Microwaves
Soliciting in Hunts Point
All solicitors visiting Hunts Point are required to obtain a solicitor's license through the Medina Police. Solicitors are not allowed to approach residences with “No Soliciting” signs and must leave immediately if asked to do so by the homeowner.  Campaign committee and workers as well as charitable, religious or nonprofit organizations are exempt from the solicitors permit requirement. Please report any suspicious activity by calling 911 immediately.
Clean-Up Day
Over the last two years, consistent with Governor Inslee’s COVID-19 pandemic plans, Hunts Point has chosen to donate funds budgeted for Clean Up Day to Wetherill Nature Preserve.  We have had a long relationship with the organization that maintains the Preserve, but these donations have given Hunts Point the chance to get more directly involved in supporting their important work. This has been a very positive experience and provides ongoing benefits to the community through the increased support of the Preserve.
This year, Hunts Point will be continuing the relationship and again donating Clean Up Day funds to Wetherill Nature Preserve. Additionally, with COVID-19 related restrictions lifting, our community will again have the chance to get together and help with clean-up efforts.
Wetherill Nature Preserve will be sending out an invitation to the community this Spring/Summer inviting Hunts Point residents to come and help maintain this amazing natural asset we all enjoy. I look forward to seeing you there.

- Mayor Jospeh Sabey
A Primer On Property Taxes
The Town of Hunts Point has not increased the city’s property levy for several years. Unlike many cities in Washington, Hunts Point’s finances remain in good order, and the Council believes that diligent care in controlling costs and managing the Town's reserves despite the unknowns of the current economic climate will continue to protect these reserves. This chart depicts how your property-tax payment is split among the various taxing agencies, 60.21% of which is voter-approved.
If the Town did not increase the property-tax levy, why did my tax bill increase? You may see a tax increase for several reasons:
  1. Increases in the levy rates assessed by other taxing agencies, e.g. King County @ 17.0%.
  2. Increases due to voter-approved levies, e.g. Bellevue School District at 32.5% and EMS 911 @ 3.4%.
  3. Changes in the assessed value of your property relative to the total assessed value of property in Hunts Point.
Mercer Island Marine Patrol
The Town of Hunts Point contracts with Mercer Island Police Department's Marine Patrol Unit.
The City of Mercer Island has placed a priority on its marine patrol with full-time staffing. The unit is operated with a full-time Marine Patrol Supervisor, and a Marine Patrol Technician and 17 part-time/relief personnel, which enables the unit to have a 24-hour emergency response. If there are any boating related questions or concerns, please contact the Marine Patrol Unit at 206-275-7953. For all emergencies, call 9-1-1.
Please Cleanup After Your Pup!
This is friendly reminder to please be a respectful neighbor and utilize the Town's Mutt Mitt stations to pick up after your dog. Thank you!
PARKING: Residential parking is allowed along town right-of-way between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Commercial parking is allowed along town right-of-way immediately in front of the serviced residence between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9.00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Saturday. 

CONSTRUCTION: activities causing noise exceeding 55 decibels are permitted only during the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. No construction is allowed on federal holidays.

TOWN OF HUNTS POINT
3000 Hunts Point Road
(425) 455-1834 | WEBSITE

Town Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm*
Permit Intake Days: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00pm*
*by appointment