With a Tree City USA banner nearby, Mayor Salim Nice delivered a speech at the Arbor Day planting event on Oct. 21 at Luther Burbank Park to commemorate the opening of the new South Shoreline Trail and thank the dedicated volunteers who helped plant new greenery that day and embodied “the spirit of community and environmental stewardship.”
At its Oct. 17 meeting, Mercer Island City Councilmembers approved a proclamation to condemn the attacks against the State of Israel and pledge unwavering support to the Jewish population on Mercer Island, ensuring that Mercer Island remains a place of safety, unity and support.