City of Puyallup
Steve Kirkelie has extensive experience in municipal management and legal counsel, currently serving as City Manager for the City of Puyallup since September 2007, where previous positions included Interim City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, and Senior Assistant City Attorney. Earlier legal roles include Attorney at Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka LLP, Senior Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bellingham, and Attorney at Chmelik Sitkin & Davis PS. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism from Western Washington University and a Doctor of Law from Willamette University.
City of Puyallup
The City of Puyallup is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier in the beautiful Puget Sound region 10 miles east of Tacoma and approximately 35 miles south of Seattle. It's an easy commute on Sound Transit's Sounder train to Tacoma, Seattle and many cities in between. In its early years, Puyallup was known for its hops, berries, and flowers. Today many events, such as the Washington State Fair, the Daffodil Festival and Parade, and the Puyallup Farmers Market pay tribute to the city's agricultural past. But there's much more happening in Puyallup than meets the eye. Two regional growth centers in downtown and South Hill offer a variety of shopping and dining opportunities. Great parks, excellent K-12 schools, and a modern regional medical center are some of the amenities appreciated by residents and visitors alike.