Woods has been involved in the City’s equity work from the point that the Office of Equity and Human Rights was first established as a member of the City’s Equity and Empowerment Think Tank as well as the City’s Equity Cohort with the Government Alli  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill seven positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee, consisting of one youth position, one position for Council District No. 4, and five At-Large positions.   Read more

The ordinance updates Tacoma’s Rental Housing Code (TMC 1.95) to align with the State’s Just-Cause Eviction provisions that went into effect on May 10, 2021.  Read more

A free workshop will be held virtually on October 5, 2021, from 5:30 – 7 PM.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department is currently developing the City’s first Urban Watershed Management Plan...  Read more

Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards and City Council have initiated Tidy-Up Tacoma 2021. Starting Monday, September 13, and running through mid-November, City crews will be...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform asphalt repairs on South 19th Street westbound from Pearl to South Mildred streets starting at...  Read more

Essential services including emergency services and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste collection remain operational.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is holding a Fawcett Avenue Projects Public Update Meeting on Wednesday, September 8, from noon - 1 PM via Zoom webinar...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will be closing the northwest bound lane on North 30th Street at Schuster Parkway, heading into Old Town on...  Read more

The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities (TACOD) and the City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department are postponing a ribbon-cutting event that was to be held on Thursday, September 2, at the South Bell and South 64th Street intersection...  Read more

This year, 150 Tacoma Public Schools students – a number double the average on any given year – earned high school credit for graduation while gaining valuable paid work experience through the Summer Jobs 253 program.   Read more

Virtual log-in information for City public meetings will continue to be posted at cityoftacoma.legistar.com.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 31 at 5:15 p.m. to hear public comment on the draft Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Tacoma and Pierce County concerning t  Read more

The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities (TACOD) and the City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department will hold a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the South Bell and South 64th Street intersection.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill one position on the Planning Commission, the District No. 5 position. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district and will fill a term to expire June 30, 2024.   Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission is now accepting applications from Tacoma-based artists who are interested in sharing, demonstrating, and/or selling their work at Arts at the Armory. This new event, developed in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Taco  Read more

Tacoma Venues & Events has approved Special Events funding contracts for 2021-2022 totaling $96,000 for 15 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma. These events are free, all ages events, which reflect many of the diverse communities and cu  Read more

The August 19 free event is open to everyone and begins at 6 p.m. on Facebook Live or join on ZOOM. Washington State Architectural Historian Michael Houser will highlight 1970s architecture as it celebrates its 50th birthday and becomes eligible for   Read more

For those who wish to watch or give comments via Zoom, log-in information will continue to be shared via Council Meeting agendas at cityoftacoma.org/councilmeetings.  Read more

With the statewide reopening associated with the lifting of COVID-19 regulations at the end of June 2021, the City of Tacoma will begin a phased reopening of in-person services...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four positions on the Transportation Commission: one At-Large position and District Nos. 1, 2, and 5 positions...  Read more

The City of Tacoma is seeking up to three new members for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group (BPTAG)...  Read more

Tacoma Venues & Events will host a job fair at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, with positions open from TVE venues and local community and national businesses...  Read more

With these grant dollars, the City will continue its work to help minority-owned businesses in the local area access capital and contracts and expand market opportunities at home and abroad.  Read more

Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree giveaway program. Applications for the 2021 season are being accepted now through...  Read more

1/10th of 1 percent equates to 1 cent of sales tax for every $10, or a dime of sales tax for every $100, of retail sales.  Read more

Essential services including emergency services and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste collection remain operational.  Read more

In conjunction with the statewide reopening associated with the lifting of COVID-19 regulations, Mayor Victoria Woodards will be joined by Governor Jay Inslee and...  Read more

Weather forecasts are predicting temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend. The City of Tacoma is encouraging residents to prepare for the heat.  Read more

Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers during...  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department will be closing the southbound curbside lane of Schuster Parkway between...  Read more

The City of Tacoma has notified Tacoma Pierce County Chaplaincy that the contract to provide the City’s Community Trauma Response Team Program will be terminated as of June 29, 2021.   Read more

The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (TCAB) has approved Tacoma Creates funding contracts for the 2021-2022 funding cycle totaling approximately $4 million  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform maintenance on McMurray Road Northeast between...  Read more

The Board advises Tacoma Creates administration on funding programs to support public benefit in arts, culture, heritage, and science programs throughout Tacoma.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five positions on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, including four member positions and one youth position, between the ages of 16 and 18.  Read more

During this virtual event, prominent local Asian and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs will discuss the steps they took to achieve business success in Tacoma, as well as the resources and funding available for small and micro-businesses through the City  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two positions on the Planning Commission, the District Nos. 3 and 5 positions. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district and will serve a term of three years from July 1, 2021, to J  Read more

Tacoma Venues & Events announced today that the Tacoma Dome and the Greater Tacoma Convention Center have installed...  Read more

The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will open as normally scheduled on Monday, May 31, from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.  Read more

According to the Attorney General’s Office, this is the first time they have criminally charged police officers for the unlawful use of deadly force, and just the second time homicide charges have been filed in Washington against law enforcement offi  Read more

My commitment is to continue to do our work in a way that maintains the integrity of the criminal process, and to be responsive to the need to be both thorough and efficient.   Read more

What we have learned and will learn from this investigation will help us move our transformation process forward.   Read more

The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will present the 2021 Historic Preservation Awards on May 28 from 6-8 p.m. on ZOOM.  Read more

While there is more to do, I’m hopeful that the systemic change sparked by this legislation will lead to the betterment of all of our communities and provide some small sense of comfort to the families who advocated for these changes.   Read more

While it does not ease the grief of those waiting, we appreciate the Attorney General establishing a firm deadline for a charging decision in this case.  Read more

As we look ahead, I hope the expanded activities becoming available will provide greater incentive for everyone and their loved ones to get vaccinated.  Read more

The City Council and Public Utility Board were presented today with a final report that provides a detailed look at the organization's employment data, including the geographic area from which it hires, its outreach and hiring practices, and employee  Read more

As part of the Compassionate Tacoma initiative, Mayor Victoria Woodards is inviting individuals and organizations across Tacoma to submit stories of compassion in action...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council has reappointed Elizabeth Pauli to the position of City Manager for a two-year period beginning May 16, 2021 and ending May 15, 2023...  Read more

In partnership with Pierce County and Habitat for Humanity, the City’s Foreclosure Prevention Counseling and Mortgage Assistance Program launches today.   Read more

The City funded a temporary warming center at the Salvation Army building located at 1110 S. Puget Sound from January 28 through April 30.   Read more

The City of Tacoma is excited to announce this year’s Historic Preservation Month theme of “Mysterious Tacoma,” which explores the strange and mystifying events, places, and people that have shaped Tacoma into a Gritty City of Destiny.  Read more

This series focuses on our economy, neighbors, community and path forward.  Read more

With today’s announcement of a guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, we want to acknowledge the crushing weight and deep impacts that the death of George Floyd, this subsequent trial, and the wait to get to this verdict have had on our community  Read more

We have changed the tide on COVID-19 cases before in Pierce County, and we must believe that we can do it again.   Read more

Learn about a more user-friendly Equity Index, an interactive mapping and data visualization tool that highlights inequities in Tacoma. It now features fresh data, new indicators and maps.  Read more

The application period for the second round of the Resiliency Grant Program begins April 9, 2021 and ends April 23, 2021 at midnight.  Read more

At the urging of the Ellis Family and the Tacoma community, the City Council and I have repeatedly called for a thorough and independent state investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis.  Read more

A special surprise guest will be moderating this panel discussion.  Read more

Selected along with 30 other participating municipalities from 22 states, the City of Tacoma will join the National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Eviction Prevention Learning Lab.  Read more

The reports we have seen in the media regarding Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer’s actions on January 27, 2021 are deeply concerning to us.   Read more

Tonight, the Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 40763 – brought forward by Mayor Victoria Woodards and Council Members Robert Thoms and Catherine Ushka – denouncing anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander sentiment due to fears of the COVID-19 p  Read more

The City has been funding a temporary warming center at the Salvation Army building located at 1110 S. Puget Sound since January 28, 2021. The Salvation Army has agreed to extend services through April 30, 2021.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Planning Commission, the District Numbers 2, 3, and 5 positions. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district and will serve a term of three years from July 1, 2  Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced the selection of Lydia K. Valentine as Tacoma's 2021-2023 Poet Laureate.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill one position on the Public Utility Board.   Read more

Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers this year during the...  Read more

During this virtual event, prominent local female entrepreneurs will discuss the steps they took to achieve business success in Tacoma, as well as the resources and funding available for small and micro-businesses through the City of Tacoma and the M  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill District Nos. 1, 3, and 5 positions and three At-Large positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC).  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Human Services Commission (HSC); four member positions and one youth position for an individual between the ages of 16 and 18.   Read more

Three educational visioning sessions are planned for March 17, 18 and 20 to provide an opportunity for community members who are interested in the future of the Tacoma Tideflats to contribute ideas about what they hope to see in the area in the next   Read more

The City of Tacoma is partnering with a private property owner to establish a hygiene station at South 8th and Yakima Street as a 30 day pilot program from March 5 through April 7, 2021.  Read more

Two Tacoma community centers were able to help provide unhoused individuals with more than just temporary relief from inclement weather this winter. Both centers had been temporarily closed to normal operations since the start of the pandemic.   Read more

Tacoma, Wash. –Tacoma Police Department has completed deployment of more than 257 body worn cameras to its police officers.   Read more

The 2021 Heritage Project Grant applications are available now through Friday, April 30, 2021 at the City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office web page.   Read more

The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for the 2021 Historic Preservation Awards, which celebrate the best in preservation projects and programming in seven categories.   Read more

Beginning today, February 24, 2021, Historic Tacoma in partnership with the City of Tacoma will begin documenting the McKinley Neighborhood’s history and architecture.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Tideflats and Industrial Land Use Amendments on Wednesday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Meeting details are available at cityoftacoma.org/tideflatsinterim.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will be closing the inside lane of both northbound and southbound Schuster Parkway between...  Read more

The City of Tacoma will begin accepting applications for funding for the production of public-benefiting Special Events in 2021...  Read more

The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will open as normally scheduled on February 15, from 8 AM – 5:30 PM, and garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.  Read more

Snow is in the forecast from early Thursday, February 11, through Sunday, February 14, with accumulations forecasted between 4 to 6 inches...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three member positions on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.   Read more

El Ayuntamiento de Tacoma está tratando de ocupar tres puestos de miembros en la Comisión de Asuntos de Inmigrantes y Refugiados.   Read more

During this virtual event, prominent local Black entrepreneurs will discuss the steps they took to achieve business success in Tacoma, as well as the resources and funding available for small and micro-businesses through the City of Tacoma and the Mi  Read more

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Wednesday, February 17, 2021.   Read more

We are in a moment that has the power to redefine policing and propel transformative work to ensure that we equitably enforce the laws passed by our elected officials and upheld by our courts with accountability and integrity.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department has rescheduled their January virtual open house to Wednesday, February 17, from noon – 1 PM via Zoom webinar...  Read more

21st Century Policing Solutions has provided the City of Tacoma with 64 preliminary high level recommendations based on their work to date.   Read more

The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and their partner the American Beverage Foundation for A Healthy America (ABFHA), have selected Tacoma as...  Read more

The City of Tacoma recognizes that investing in our youth and young adults helps them to become successful contributors to the community. Today, January 29, 2021, the City issued two requests for proposal for programs serving youth and young adults.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management has been awarded a $200,000 grant from The Recycling Partnership...  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three member positions on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.   Read more

Selected along with five other participating municipalities across the country, the City of Tacoma has partnered with the National League of Cities (NLC) to facilitate job creation and economic opportunities for Tacoma residents.   Read more

We share your deep distress regarding the events that transpired this weekend at South 9th Street and Pacific Avenue in Tacoma. As we continue our work and honor our commitment to antiracist transformation and improving existing systems for all com  Read more

As we learn the facts of the case, I have called on the City Manager and Police Chief to ensure that everyone involved is held accountable.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will be closing the inside lane of both northbound and southbound Schuster Parkway between...  Read more

Through the Resurgence Business Loan Program, applicants may request to borrow up to $25,000 and will not have to make payments until 2022. Neither collateral nor equity is required.  Read more

A virtual community meeting to kick off the Tideflats Subarea Planning Project will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday February 4, 2021 on ZOOM. The project team, including representatives from the City of Tacoma, Port of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe of Ind  Read more

The City of Tacoma is expanding the Warming Center Program to include two new locations. The Salvation Army (1110 S. Puget Sound Ave.) will accommodate up to 35 individuals and Metro Parks Tacoma’s Center at Norpoint (4818 Nassau Ave. NE) will accomm  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five positions on the Sustainable Tacoma Commission, including...  Read more

City staff will host a NOFA workshop for potential applicants on January 25, 2021 at 10 AM.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill six positions on the Human Rights Commission. The Human Rights Commission is comprised of fifteen members serving three year terms; representatives of the general public and the employer, labor, religious,  Read more

The Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will be open as normally scheduled for Solid Waste customers, from 8 AM – 5:30 PM, and customer garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection will not be affected.  Read more

A virtual community listening session is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. on ZOOM to respond to community questions about the use of the Center at Norpoint as a warming center during the inclement winter weather season.