Establishment
The Sustainable Tacoma Commission works with the Office of Sustainability, which is responsible for implementing the strategies in the Environmental Action Plan and measuring the city’s progress as it reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Both the Office and the Commission were created by a City Council resolution in October 2008.
Membership
The Sustainable Tacoma Commission consists of eleven members who are appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Membership is a balanced representation of stakeholders, such as the environmental community, small business, labor, housing, port, transportation, education, building industry, and residents.
| Matthew Benedict |
April 2022 |
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Alexandra Brewer
|
April 2021 |
| Vacant |
April 2021 |
| Phil Coughlan |
April 2021 |
| Liberty Evans-Agnew |
April 2020
|
| Todd Hay |
April 2022 |
| Chris Karnes |
April 2022 |
| Jade Monroe |
April 2020 |
| Emily Pinckney |
April 2020 |
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Suzanna Stoike
|
April 2021 |
| Grace Sullivan |
April 2023 |
Duties and Responsibilities
The purpose of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission is to bring
citizen accountability, transparency, and vigilance to the long-term
implementation of Tacoma’s Environmental Action Plan, and to oversee,
coordinate, communicate, and encourage public involvement regarding
sustainability initiatives as are consistent with the City’s vision and
definition of sustainability.
Commission Expectations and Guidelines
Staff Support
Staffing support to the Sustainable Tacoma Commission is provided by the City's Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability.