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 City surveys sample of citizens
The City of Tacoma wants to hear from its citizens. This week, 9,600 randomly selected households will have the opportunity to report how they feel about the quality of life and services in Tacoma when they receive a comprehensive questionnaire in the mail from the City of Tacoma. Read more... (Posted: July 30, 2010)

  Study session cancelled for Tacoma Water Headworks and Watershed tour
City Council has announced that the study session for Aug. 3 has been cancelled. In lieu of study session, the City Council will be taking an all day Tacoma Water Headworks and Watershed tour. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on Aug. 10, 2010. (Posted: July 30, 2010)

 27th annual National Night Out takes to the streets Aug. 3
Numerous block parties and gatherings will take to the streets in Tacoma and Pierce County Aug. 3 during the 27th annual National Night Out. The event aims to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and to aid local anti-crime efforts while strengthening neighborhoods and police-community partnerships. For more information about National Night Out, visit www.safest.org. (Posted: July 30, 2010)


 Spaceworks Tacoma block party, July 29
Celebrate artists and arts organizations using their creativity to liven up vacant spaces on July 29 at the Spaceworks Tacoma block party. The event marks the program’s official opening and will be held at 9th Street and Broadway in downtown Tacoma and at the participating venues. Read more... (Posted: July 26, 2010)


 Financial and Economic Status Report focus of study session
Members of the City Council are scheduled July 27 to receive an update from the City’s Finance Director Bob Biles on the second quarter 2010 revenues and expenditures and the preliminary capital project priorities and operating budget priorities for the 2011-2012 biennium. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio archives are available on the web within 24 hours of the meeting at www.tvtacoma.com(Posted: July 23, 2010

 Land Use Regulatory Code public hearing scheduled for July 27
On July 27, the City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Land Use Regulatory Code related to modifying enforcement, penalty provisions and processes. The proposed code amendments will help the City more effectively enforce land use regulations, which include regulations on zoning, subdivisions, historic preservation and environmentally sensitive areas. The hearing will start at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, first floor, Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St.  (Posted: July 23, 2010

 City employee tragically killed
Lisa Melancon, a member of the City’s Code Enforcement Division of Public Works, was tragically killed last night. Read more... (Posted: July 23, 2010

 Road work to close portions of Schuster Parkway this week
On July 21 and July 22, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., portions of Schuster Parkway will be closed for street repair. A chip seal repair will be completed on two separate days, requiring closure of northbound lanes on one day and southbound lanes the next day. Read more... (Posted: July 19, 2010)


 D to M Street Sound Transit project update leads study session
Members of the City Council are scheduled July 20 to receive an update from Sound Transit on the construction schedule for the D to M Commuter Rail project. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio archives are available on the web within 24 hours of the meeting at www.tvtacoma.com. (Posted: July 15, 2 p.m.)


 South Tyler Street traffic revisions scheduled for July 15
On Thursday, July 15, South Tyler Street will be closed to through traffic from the Tacoma Firs Golf Center driveway to South 38th Street for work related to the arterial reconstruction project. The intersection of South 38th Street, South Tyler Street and South Manitou Way will remain open at all times, and access for emergency vehicles, pedestrians and local residents will be maintained. Read more...  (Posted: July 13, 2 p.m.)

Spaceworks Tacoma takes shape, opening set for July 29
Artists and arts organizations have started to inhabit formerly vacant spaces in downtown Tacoma as the Artscapes component of Spaceworks Tacoma. Spaceworks Tacoma is a joint initiative of the City of Tacoma, Shunpike, and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce to activate empty spaces with creative use.  Read more... (Posted: July 5, 5 p.m.)

 Tacoma Arts Commission seeks artists to create artwork for Cheney Stadium
Cheney Stadium will undergo major renovations this fall. As part of the renovation, the Tacoma Arts Commission has two opportunities available for artists or artist teams to create site-responsive artwork that will complement the northwest feel of the stadium. Read more...  (Posted: July 1, 11:20a.m.)

 New requirement for Tacoma property sellers goes into effect October 1
The City of Tacoma’s new side sewer inspection requirement goes into effect Oct. 1, 2010. As of that date, Tacoma property owners will need to have their private side sewers inspected before the sale or transfer of a home or business, major remodeling, or any construction over an existing side sewer. Read more... (Posted: June 30, 5:05 p.m.)

 Mayor appoints new chair for Tacoma Reads Together
Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland recently appointed Erik Hanberg to serve as the new chair of Tacoma Reads Together, a community reading initiative. Read more...  (Posted: June 25, 3:25 p.m.)


bullet graphic Get involved in Tacoma’s architectural heritage – volunteer for commission
The Landmarks Preservation Commission has a vacancy for the Ex Officio – North Slope position. The position is open to residents, property owners or business owners located within the boundaries of the North Slope Historic Special Review District. Read more... (Posted: June 18, 4:25 p.m.)


bullet graphic Tacoma selected for 2010 Smart Communities Award
Tacoma was recently selected by Gov. Chris Gregoire to receive a 2010 Smart Communities Award for creating livable communities in Washington state. Read more... (Posted: June 1, 10:15 a.m.)



 





 





 

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