An Update for Our Valued Members and Retirees

Please be informed that the TERS office will now require a scheduled appointment for in-person meetings.

Walk-in visits are prohibited. 

We kindly request you to schedule your appointments in advance by contacting our Retirement Specialist either by phone or email provided below. Meetings can be completed either by scheduled in-person appointments, by phone, Teams or Zoom for your convenience. 

TERS members should contact us at (253) 502-8200 or by email at TERSretirement@cityoftacoma.org. 

LEOFF1 members should call (253) 502-8700 for any inquiries.

Announcements- 

Bi-Annual Affidavit Mailing 2024-

TERS Staff is verifying records, including names and addresses of our members. This enables us to update your contact information and to confirm your continued retirement eligibility. 2024 Affidavit Form 

Staff are available to notarize your form in-person free-of-charge by appointment only. To schedule a notary appointment, or if you have questions, please contact the Retirement office at (253) 502-8200. 

Establishments such as your bank or credit union, print and ship retail location (FedEx, UPS Store, etc.) or a mobile notary may be available for free or at your cost. 

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to this request.

Notice- Cancellation of Meeting

The Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System Board of Administration meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024, has been canceled. 

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 on the 3rd Floor, Conference Room LT-1 of the Tacoma Public Utilities - Administration Building North, located at 3628 South 35th Street at 1:00 p.m.

Investment Advisory Committee- Vacancy

The Board of Administration is inviting applicants for its Investment Advisory Committee for the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System (TERS). For more information and application instructions, please see the Investment Advisory Committee Vacancy Letter.  

Please see the Cost-of-Living Adjustment Letter for information regarding the 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment.

2024 Retirement Board Election 

Please contact the City Clerk’s Office by phone at (253) 591-5505 or by email at cityclerk@cityoftacoma.org for results or questions about the election.