There will be no garbage, recycling, or food/yard waste pickups on that day. All curbside collection pickups throughout the week will occur one day later, with Friday pickups occurring Saturday. There will be no parking enforcement by City staff on t  Read more

While investigations are ongoing, they’ve already booked one suspect into the Pierce County Jail on two counts of Assault 1 and a further charge of Murder 1.  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

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My unequivocal position continues to be that the right to choose is essential to health care for all women, and transgender and nonbinary people who can become pregnant, and that it is fundamental to ensuring true freedom, autonomy and equity.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division will perform maintenance on the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge (located on Puyallup Avenue between Portland Avenue and Milwaukee Way) on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this time,   Read more

Candidates will be interviewed on July 19 during the City Council Study Session which takes place at noon in the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market Street, 1st Floor, City Council Chambers).  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill eight positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC): Council District Nos. 1, 3, 4, and 5 and four At-Large positions. All applicants must be Tacoma residents, and those  Read more

This upgrade includes improved functionality when accessing the system from a computer. It also includes a new mobile app, now available for download on the Apple and Android app stores.  Read more

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

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Transportation Commission: At-Large, District No. 2, and District No. 3. All members must be Tacoma residents.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s new driver safety campaign asks drivers to “Show Some Love. Check Your Speed.” This campaign, running now through September 2022, is one effort to curb speeding across Tacoma.  Read more

Each month, through informal conversations with elected officials, community leaders and key City staff, Inside Tacoma will highlight the nexus between policy and administration.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Senior Centers, Lighthouse Activity Center (5016 A Street) and Beacon Activity Center (415 South 13th Street), reopened for senior center services this week.   Read more

The City Council Rules of Procedure have been updated in compliance with the latest changes to the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).  Read more

The Committee is responsible for monitoring compliance with all provisions and regulations of TMC 1.07, promoting awareness of the EIC program, and providing advice to the EIC program manager on overall EIC program performance effectiveness.  Read more

After nearly seven years of service on the City Council, I have made the decision to resign and focus my efforts on a new career opportunity and my family. June 22 will be my last day on the City Council.   Read more

A test site focusing on usability, account creation and initial request submission is now available. Responses are due June 15.   Read more

The Tacoma Planning Commission will take public comment on the proposed 2023-2028 Capital Facilities Program, at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 on ZOOM.  Read more

In honor and recognition of the Juneteenth, the City of Tacoma is hosting “Juneteenth: Freedom Celebration” from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 at Tollefson Plaza.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Program announces the Lincoln Mixed-Use Center Historic Property Survey will begin this month. The City will hold the public kickoff virtual meeting on Thursday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Meeting details   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department is holding a Vision Zero Drop-In Open House on Saturday, June 18, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at the STAR Center located at 3873 South 66th St., in Tacoma.  Read more

Garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.  Read more

The Tacoma Creates 2022-2023 funding cycle covers programming that occurs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.  Read more

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by 5 PM on June 27, 2022.  Read more

5,166 community members of all ages across the Eastside and South Tacoma have selected the cultural projects they most want to see in their communities.   Read more

The Tacoma Planning Commission will take public comment on the proposed College Park Historic Special Review District, as recommended by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 on ZOOM.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management has been awarded the Washington State Recycling Association’s (WSRA) Recycler of the Year Award for Equitable Community Engagement.  Read more

The upgrade will include a new version of the mobile app, available for free starting June 20 on Apple and Android app stores,  Read more

The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will present the 2022 Historic Preservation Awards on May 26 from 6-8 p.m. on ZOOM (Dial-in: (253) 215 8782, Webinar ID: 897 7551 2920).  Read more

Garbage, recycling and yard/food waste pick-ups will not be affected.  Read more

The City of Destiny Awards will be presented live in person for the first time in two years with a ceremony at the Pantages Theater on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.   Read more

This comprehensive hour-long event will wrap up with an optional 30-minute Q&A period for workshop participants with staff from City of Tacoma departments.   Read more

Mayor Victoria Woodards and the Tacoma City Council joined U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regional Administrator Margaret Salazar to announce that Tacoma has joined House America: An All-Hands-On-Deck Effort to Address the Nat  Read more

This weekend’s horrific shootings which targeted people based on their race and national heritage has sent shockwaves of grief, fear, and outrage across the entire nation, including right here in Tacoma.   Read more

The Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee is an advisory panel to staff as it pertains to the City’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) policy.   Read more

The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for the 2022 Historic Preservation Awards. The awards celebrate the best in preservation projects and programming.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council stands with Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee in supporting the right to choose for women, and transgender and nonbinary people who can become pregnant.   Read more

The City of Tacoma is excited to announce this year’s Historic Preservation Month theme of “Many Voices, Many Stories,” which explores the diverse events, experiences, and people that have shaped Tacoma into the city it is today.  Read more

This is a three-year volunteer position, with an opportunity to be reappointed, for a Tacoma resident who is not employed by the City of Tacoma.   Read more

Starting in May, the City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department Grounds Maintenance team will be out on the main arterials of Neighborhood Business Districts and...  Read more

City staff will host a Zoom workshop for potential applicants on May 4, 2022, from 1 to 2 PM. Those who are interested in applying are strongly encouraged to attend.  Read more

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Tacoma community, starting as a prosecutor in 1991 and then as their elected judge in 2003. Although I have decided not to file for re-election to Department 1 of the Tacoma Municipal Court, where I s  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability is leading an effort along with Tacoma Public Schools, University of Washington Tacoma, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, and Microsoft Research to get a better understandin  Read more

The 14th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo is back and taking place on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2022 Annual Amendment to the One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.   Read more

Mayor Victoria Woodards, City Manager Elizabeth Pauli, and Environmental Services Director Mike Slevin attended a ribbon-cutting event on March 18, 2022, for the “Thea Christiansen” tunneling machine.   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 36th annual City of Destiny Awards.   Read more

The City of Tacoma Planning Commission is kicking off the public engagement process for phase 2 of the Home in Tacoma Project with a public hearing at 5 p.m. April 20 on ZOOM.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department will be closing the Schuster Parkway to Pacific Avenue exit for tree removal on Monday, March 21, and Tuesday, March 22, from 9 AM to 4 PM each day.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Planning Commission: the Architecture, Historic Preservation, and/or Urban Design position; the District No. 4 position; and the Environmental Community position.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill seven positions on the Human Services Commission: six member positions and one youth position, between the ages of 16 and 18.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council has voted to appoint retired Tacoma Municipal Court Commissioner Dennis Ball, effective March 9, 2022 to temporarily fill the seat vacated by Tacoma Municipal Court Judge Dwayne Christopher.   Read more

The deadline for submitting a grant application is March 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM. Grant recipients will be selected via random lottery and notified on April 6, 2022.  Read more

Topics covered during her address will include affordable housing, homelessness, public safety, and recovery from the global health and economic crisis.   Read more

The City Council approved two motions on Tuesday regarding official City of Tacoma in-person meetings.   Read more

Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close on Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents Day.  Read more

This year’s theme is Stronger: Many Voices, One Community. Topics covered during her address will include affordable housing, homelessness, public safety, and recovery from the global health and economic crisis.   Read more

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by March 13, 2022 to make the first review of applications for this executive level position, which will remain open until it is filled.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is holding an East 64th Street Phase 2 Project Update Meeting on Thursday, February 10, from noon - 1 PM via Zoom webinar.  Read more

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by end of day Wednesday, February 9, 2022. To apply, please visit cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication.   Read more

Cook has been interim department Director for Tacoma Venues & Events since September 2021.  Read more

Comprehensive Organizational Support applications are due March 14, 2022 and Impact Funding Applications are due March 28, 2022.  Read more

Due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, all jury trials at the Tacoma Municipal Court are currently suspended through February 18, 2022.  Read more

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

Submit a letter of interest and resume by 5 PM on February 15, 2022 to Civil Service Board Coordinator Wendy Hobson via email at whobson@cityoftacoma.org or U.S. Postal Service mail at City of Tacoma, 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA, Human Resources De  Read more

The City of Tacoma is launching the Neighborhood Planning Program with a Plan-A-Thon from 5:30-7 p.m. February 3, 2022 on ZOOM to kick off the McKinley Hill Project.  Read more

Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on Monday, January 17 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council confirmed the recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission to designate the Henry J. and Nettie Craig Asberry House a City Landmark during the City Council meeting on January 4 through the passage of Resolution 4089  Read more

As a reminder, all jury trials are currently suspended through February 1, 2022. This change took effect January 5, 2022.  Read more

At tonight’s City Council meeting, returning District 4 Council Member Catherine Ushka was appointed to serve as Tacoma’s deputy mayor in 2022.   Read more

Beginning at 3:45 PM on January 4, the swearing in ceremonies of three new – and two returning – City Council members will be available live on TV Tacoma and Facebook.  Read more

Lighthouse Activity Center will transition to temporary emergency shelter operations January 7 – March 31.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill eight volunteer positions. Black and Indigenous community members, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, seniors, immigrants, and refugees are especially encouraged to apply.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is activating the Lighthouse Activity Center (5016 A St, Tacoma, WA 98408) to serve as a temporary warming center from noon Sunday, December 26 until Sunday, January 2.  Read more

The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $114,000 in Community Arts Projects funding to 29 Tacoma organizations, groups, and businesses in support of 2022 public outreach projects in the fields of culture, dance, film, literary, music, visual, and  Read more

Through the Restaurant Retrofit Rebate Program, grants of up to $11,000 each were made available to nine businesses to reimburse costs they incurred installing permanent or semi-permanent outdoor seating as part of their participation in Tacoma’s Cur  Read more

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

Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on Friday, December 24 in observance of Christmas day and Friday, December 31 in observance of New Year’s day.   Read more

Fifty-seven organizations whose missions are to advance arts, culture, heritage and/or science were funded in the inaugural year of Washington’s first and only cultural access program.  Read more

The City Council has passed Ordinance 28798 amending Chapter 6A.110 and Chapter 13.17 of the Municipal Code, relating to property tax exemptions for multi-family housing and mixed-use center development.   Read more

The Age Friendly Tacoma Action Plan highlights four of the eight domains of livability established by AARP that will be the priority focus for the City over the next few years.  Read more

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Washington Business Center, in partnership with the Economic Development Board (EDB) for Tacoma-Pierce County, has launched Continued Acceleration, a program ensuring ongoing support of Black, Indigenou  Read more

Avery Moore is projected to begin serving in his new role as Police Chief in mid-January.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance 28794 designating June 19, Juneteenth, as an officially observed holiday in by the City of Tacoma.  Read more

The City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 28793 approving Phase 1 of the Home in Tacoma Project during its December 7 meeting.   Read more

Avery Moore currently serves the Dallas Police Department as the Assistant Chief of Police for the Investigations Bureau.  Read more

On Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, the Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 40878 committing the City of Tacoma to implement the 2030 Tacoma Climate Action Plan (CAP).   Read more

We want to acknowledge the magnitude of this event that occurred this evening and thank our first responders for swiftly responding to the scene.  Read more

Embedded within the City of Tacoma's Community and Economic Development Department since September 2016, the MBDA Washington Business Center has served more than 580 established minority business enterprises.  Read more

Customers whose garbage, recycling and yard waste are normally picked up on Thursdays or Fridays can expect pick-up one day later that week. All other customers can expect pick-up as normally scheduled.  Read more

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

Finalists have been identified, and biographical summaries and photos for each of the finalists are now available on the City’s website.  Read more

Resolution 40866 expands the geographic area where financial incentives will be allowed for the construction of multifamily housing that provides affordable units.  Read more

A total of 750 randomly sampled households – 150 from each Councilmanic District – across Tacoma will be surveyed.  Read more

There will be several opportunities for the community to get to know the finalists during the week of November 15, 2021, to include public presentations from each of the finalists as well as public panel discussions.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the Development Community position on the Planning Commission. Applicants seeking the Development Community positon must be a resident of Tacoma and preferably, but not necessarily required to  Read more

On October 21, we grieved the tragic loss of four lives in the Eastside community. Today, Tacoma Police Department detectives, with the assistance of the department’s Special Weapons and Tactics team, took a suspect into custody without incident.  Read more

The two new grant programs are designed to cover allowable expenses not covered by other COVID-19 funding sources.  Read more

We want to acknowledge the tragic events that occurred late this afternoon and the four lives that were lost.   Read more

We acknowledge this has been an extraordinary and difficult time for our community in many respects regarding public safety. The City Council is unified in our desire for Tacoma to be a city where everyone feels safe to live, work, and play, and to b  Read more

The Landmarks Preservation Commission is comprised of 11 volunteer members who are appointed by the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee and confirmed by the City Council to serve three-year terms.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill the Architect representative position on the Board of Building Appeals, for a five-year term. Applicants should have knowledge and/or experience in design and/or construction related to building, fire, mecha  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is seeking applicants to fill the following four positions on the Tacoma Arts Commission.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) is now available for public comment. Community members may review the CAP and share their comments at...  Read more

Pierce Transit, in partnership with the City of Tacoma, is excited to announce the completion of Mini-Tahoma, an immersive installation by local Tacoma artist RYAN! Feddersen.  Read more

The deadline for nominations is Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. The event will be held virtually in 2022, airing on TV Tacoma and live on Facebook on January 17.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Planning Commission, the District Nos. 2 and 5 positions and the Development Community position. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district.  Read more

I want to reassure Tacoma Public Utilities customers, including those outside city limits, that the City of Tacoma’s utility shut-off moratorium is independent of the action that the State has taken.   Read more

I am pleased to sponsor a Council Contingency request for $25,000 to provide our local relocation service providers with more capacity to process Afghan refugees right here in the South Sound and across Washington state.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill two positions on the Board of Ethics.  Read more

The Green Tacoma Partnership invites businesses, community groups, families, and individuals to participate in Green Tacoma Day, on Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m...  Read more

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