Committees, Boards, and Commissions

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Committees, Boards, and Commissions

City of Tacoma » Government » Committees, Boards, and Commissions

The City of Tacoma has a number of citizen boards, commissions, and committees that advise and make recommendations to the City Council and/or City staff.

For general information and applications, please contact April Larsen at (253) 591-5167.

Application to apply for a Board, Commission, or Committee
Citizen Committee Orientation Handbook
List of regularly scheduled public meeting times, locations, and contacts