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Mayor Frederick highlights PFAS treatment, parks investments and housing as DuPont priorities
Summary
In a recorded State of the City, Mayor Ron Frederick credited completion of a PFAS water-treatment facility, $400,000 in playground investments, state grant-funded infrastructure, and nearly $4 million in PFAS lawsuit settlement funds while outlining 2026 priorities.
Mayor Ron Frederick introduced the city’s recorded 2026 State of the City and highlighted infrastructure and public-safety accomplishments from 2025 and priorities for 2026.
“Earlier, the City of DuPont completed construction of the PFAS treatment facility,” the mayor said, describing the project as ensuring residents “have access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water now and in the future.” He also said the city’s PFAS lawsuit has produced “nearly $4,000,000 in settlement funds.”
The mayor and department presenters noted park improvements — including $400,000 invested in playground equipment, new restrooms and ADA-accessible features — plus a parks master plan adoption and grants for crossing upgrades and intersection safety design work. Public Works reported receiving a $154,000 Pierce County Flood Control District grant for urban flooding work in the historic village and a $539,000 grant to design safety upgrades at eight intersections.
Planning staff and council members described adoption of the Old Fort Lakes subarea plan to guide development of about 350 acres and noted permits were issued for a 170-unit, age-restricted multifamily building at Patriots Landing. The mayor also highlighted awards the city received (AWC WellCity Award, Risk Management Achievement Award) and internal improvements such as digitizing records and a new public‑records portal.
Speakers repeatedly thanked volunteers, commended public-safety staffing increases, and framed 2026 priorities as continuing partnerships with Pierce County, state representatives and regional leaders to support tourism, safety and development.
