The City Of Mill Creek, Washington
City Of Mill Creek, Washington
Incorporated in 1983, the City of Mill Creek is located in Snohomish County, Washington, about 35 miles north of Seattle. The community is home to nearly 20,000 people. What was once a quiet golf course community is now a thriving destination for shopping and spending time with friends and family. The award-winning Mill Creek Town Center and other business developments feature many fine retail shops and restaurants. Mill Creek also is a physically active community with 10 attractive neighborhood and community parks, more than 23 miles of nature trails, and recreational facilities that support diverse recreational opportunities.
Several years ago, the City was faced with a $2.4 million projected budget shortfall in the last biennium. By infusing flexibility, teamwork and creativity in the City's workplace culture to improve processes and implement efficiencies, it overcame that deficit and began redefining how local government should operate. The City has laid the groundwork for preserving the community's unique character while cultivating economic prosperity through an innovative and creative approach to long-term economic development. As it looks to the future, Mill Creek will continue to offer an exceptional community experience, where natural beauty is preserved, neighborhoods flourish, businesses thrive and recreational opportunities abound.