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Murray's Disposal donates $2,500 to Buckley Local Food Bank; pump track ribbon-cutting celebrated
Summary
At its June 23 meeting the council heard a $2,500 donation announcement from Murray's Disposal, thanked volunteers and staff for a successful pump track ribbon-cutting, and received event and carnival logistics including hours and temporary event arrangements.
Buckley — At its meeting June 23 the Buckley City Council heard a $2,500 donation from Murray's Disposal to the Buckley Local Food Bank, celebrated the recent pump track ribbon-cutting and reviewed logistics for upcoming summer events.
Stephen Hopkins, district manager for Murray's Disposal, announced the company would donate $2,500 to the Buckley Local Food Bank and thanked Mayor Robertson Harding and city staff for their partnership. The mayor and staff offered to take photos for Murray's and the food bank to use in newsletters.
Donna Garland, a Buckley resident and food-bank volunteer, thanked the council for continuing support and asked for ongoing assistance so the food bank can keep serving the community.
Council members and the Chamber noted the pump track opening attracted large numbers of children and families. Director of Parks and Recreation Erin Snograss described the city’s recreation services contract with the program vendor, noting the provider brings insurance, free helmets and programming to the pump track. The Chamber President, Taylor Stark, said the chamber purchased additional bleachers to provide seating for parade viewers; staff indicated the bleachers were funded through ELAC funds.
City Administrator Banks provided carnival hours (Friday 3 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday noon–5 or 6 p.m. depending on attendance) and said administration will pause acceptance of 2027 city event applications until January while staff revises event processes.
Why it matters: The donation provides direct support for local food assistance; the recreation contract and volunteer support expand free programming for residents; event and safety planning will affect thousands of residents and visitors during the summer season.
Next steps: Staff will follow up as appropriate with the food bank, post carnival logistics to the community and implement planned recreation programming at the pump track.
Sources: Stephen Hopkins; Donna Garland; Director Erin Snograss; City Administrator Banks; Taylor Stark, Chamber President; comments from the June 23 meeting.
