More than 1,000 cultural programs and events were provided for the community in 2021-2022 through Tacoma Creates, the first cultural access program in Washington state.  Read more

The 2023 Legislative Agenda was adopted as amended, outlining the City of Tacoma’s priorities for the Washington State Legislature and U.S. Congress.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is holding a virtual public meeting to share proposed concepts for corridor improvements along Orchard Street and Lakewood Drive.   Read more

Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s City of Destiny Awards, which has been honoring local volunteers for the past 37 years, are open now and due by Monday, January 30, 2023.   Read more

Customers whose garbage, recycling, and yard waste are normally picked up on Thursdays or Fridays can expect pick-up one day later this week.   Read more

I remain committed to actions that will make Tacoma the safest city in the world, including investing $372 million in community safety in the budget we will consider tonight and supporting Police Chief Avery Moore in advancing the Violent Crime Reduc  Read more

In line with Council priorities and significant community feedback, affordable housing and public safety form the core of the budget.   Read more

The ordinances take effect on December 9, 2022.  Read more

Applicants are encouraged to attend a free workshop, which explains and addresses questions about the application and funding process. The workshop will be held virtually on December 14, 2022, from 5:30 - 7 PM.   Read more

Today, I have asked that the City of Tacoma raise the Progress Flag to half-mast over the Tacoma Municipal building to recognize and honor the lives cut short, and let our local LGBTQIA+ community know they have our support.  Read more

She is the first Tacoma mayor since Mayor Harold M. Tollefson to serve in this role and, as announced by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), the first in 40 years from the state of Washington.   Read more

In line with Council priorities and significant community feedback, affordable housing and public safety form the core of the 2023-2024 Proposed Biennial Budget.   Read more

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by November 28, 2022 to make the first review of applications for this executive level position, which will remain open until it is filled.   Read more

Emergency services, as well as garbage, recycling and yard/food waste collection remain operational.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division is holding its annual snow and ice training on Wednesday, November 16, and Thursday, November 17, between 7:30 AM to 4 PM each day.   Read more

The City of Tacoma is encouraging residents to prepare for the cold. Cold can be dangerous to all people, and older adults, people with health concerns and children are at a greater risk.  Read more

On Thursday, November 10 at noon, the community is invited to learn more about how digitization, oral history and community outreach are addressing gaps in local information and historical narratives about communities of color and the contributions t  Read more

Overall, the new fee structure is projected to add more than $10 million into the General Fund over the next biennium, providing the City of Tacoma with additional flexibility in supporting the needs of businesses as well as the broader community.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness document is now available online at cityoftacoma.org/homelessness.  Read more

During the presentation, Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore and the consultants from the University of Texas at San Antonio gave a presentation that included an overview of the Violent Crime Reduction Plan’s three phases, phase 1 outcomes from the first  Read more

The City Council will receive an update on the City of Tacoma’s Violent Crime Reduction Plan during Study Session this Tuesday, November 1 at noon in City Council Chambers (Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market Street, First Floor, on TV Tacoma and o  Read more

For a second year, applicants are invited to apply to receive funding for community events, with the City’s Events and Recognition Committee providing oversight to the selection panel in this competitive funding process.   Read more

Over the last 15 years with the City of Tacoma, Ms. Griffith has worked to build relationships among community members and across various City departments to support thriving neighborhoods.  Read more

Tacoma Creates is a voter-approved initiative to increase access to arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences throughout Tacoma by reducing barriers to access and expanding offerings, particularly for underserved youth. Tacoma Creates is embed  Read more

City Manager Elizabeth Pauli outlined a plan that reaffirms the City’s dedication to anti-racist systems transformation, adds community safety and health resources, and expands the City’s response to homelessness and housing affordability.   Read more

The road will be closed for road maintenance and rail road markings from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with traffic detours in place.  Read more

During the presentation, 2025 Strategic Manager, Jacques Colon, and the AHAS Teams gave a presentation that included an overview of the Affordable Housing Action Strategy, project status updates for 2022, and a discussion about the increasing importa  Read more

Additional details regarding implementation, to include outreach and enforcement, of this ordinance will be posted at cityoftacoma.org/encampments as they become available.  Read more

Student Government Day takes place this year on November 8, 2022.  Read more

The City Council will receive an update on the City of Tacoma’s Affordable Housing Action Strategy (AHAS) during Study Session this Tuesday, October 11 at noon in City Council Chambers (Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market Street, First Floor, on TV  Read more

The City of Tacoma is looking for strategic partners who can provide culturally competent technical assistance to enhance outcomes in three core areas: financial literacy, credit repair, and digital literacy. Proposals are due on October 25.  Read more

Starting on October 11, budget presentations offering a deeper dive into how the proposed budget influences each of the City Council’s priority areas will begin. These presentations will take place during City Council Study Sessions.  Read more

The Tacoma community is invited to a public dedication event celebrating the completion of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) mural at Tollefson Plaza (17th and Pacific in Tacoma) on October 7, from 11 AM - noon.   Read more

The proposed budget reaffirms the City’s dedication to anti-racist systems transformation, adds community safety and health resources, and expands the City’s response to homelessness and housing affordability.   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform road maintenance and railroad markings on Thorne Road at East 14th Street. The road will be closed on Saturday, October 1, from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with traffic detours in place.   Read more

All meetings of Committees, Boards and Commissions (CBCs) will be required to go back to an in-person format, with a possible option to participate virtually.   Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants with experience in government performance and financial auditing, public administration, and government financial and fiscal practices to fill the “community member” position on the Audit Advisory Boa  Read more

Programming for all ages includes music, theater and dance performances, hands-on experiences, visual art exhibits, film screenings, literary readings, lectures, cultural events, and workshops. All events are open to the public and many activities a  Read more

Green Tacoma Day kicks off Green City Days, a series of events across 15 cities throughout King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties.   Read more

The City of Tacoma is recruiting volunteer members for the Tacoma Permit Advisory Group. The Permit Advisory Group will participate in discussions and provide recommendations.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office will have a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13 on Zoom to share the Lincoln Mixed-Use Center Historic Property Survey results.  Read more

Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a free workshop regarding the application and funding process on October 6.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Events & Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Service Award and the Emerging Leader Award for individuals or groups to be honored for their community service at the 34th Annual Martin Luther  Read more

The 2022 awardees will be honored at Kaleidoscope, the annual Tacoma Arts Month opening party on Wednesday, October 5.  Read more

"I am excited that Proctor is participating in the Neighborhood Planning Program pilot and that we will be able to work with community members in that area to create a plan that enhances the character and vitality of the neighborhood,” said Council M  Read more

Expanding on the foundational work of Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards to establish regional partnerships that advance digital equity for all, Comcast invested $300,000 to support digital access and adoption across the South Puget Sound region.   Read more

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by end of day Monday, October 26, 2022.  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is looking for volunteer arts advocates and/or artists to fill eight positions.  Read more

The City is committed to creating an equitable and anti-racist community and wants our committees, boards, and commissions to reflect our diverse community. For these vacancies, Black and Indigenous community members, people of color, LGBTQ individua  Read more

The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill four positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) consisting of one youth position, one At-Large position, and one position each for residents of Council District Nos.   Read more

The proposed ordinance was drafted in response to a sharp uptick in public health and safety concerns received from community members regarding these specific areas.  Read more

The McKinley Neighborhood Fair will include a bike rodeo, Tacomarama Community Street Band, live arts demonstrations and storm drain stenciling, fun games for kids, free haircuts from Tre’s Fades, and free refreshments from Ruca’s Mexican Food Truck   Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division, in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), is constructing pedestrian curb ramps at the on and off-ramps of northbound and southbound I-5 at South 56th Stre  Read more

The City of Tacoma's Environmental Services Department invites the community to the free screening premiere of "Turning the Tide," a documentary film that tells the story of the cleanup and revitalization of the Thea Foss Waterway.  Read more

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

Earlier today, Tacoma Police officers responded to a domestic violence call in South Tacoma. At this time, all we know is that during the response, an officer-involved shooting occurred.  Read more

Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree program. Applications for the 2022 season have been extended to Friday, September 30, while supplies last. This program provides free trees and supporting materials to Tacoma residents.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division will perform maintenance on the Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) on Wednesday, August 24, and Thursday, August 25, from 6 AM to 6 PM on both days.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Cooling and Air Quality Relief Center at the Lighthouse Activity Center is prepared to open between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily to all Tacoma residents if temperatures are 90 degrees and above.  Read more

With more than 15 years of experience in government, advocacy, and electoral politics, Council Member Diaz has professional and personal experience working with lawmakers in public policy development, and a deep understanding of public service and co  Read more

Mr. Boykin has more than three decades of professional, leadership, relationship-building and community experience with a well-documented history of and reputation for connecting business and community, developing meaningful metrics to drive outcomes  Read more

The City of Tacoma is seeking four new members for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group (BPTAG) – two adult positions, one youth position (age 16-18), and one alternate (youth or adult).  Read more

In the last decade, more than 1,200 Tacoma Public Schools students have earned high school credit for graduation while gaining valuable paid work experience through the Summer Jobs 253 program.  Read more

With more than 15 years of experience in government, advocacy, and electoral politics, Council Member Diaz has professional and personal experience working with lawmakers in public policy development, and a deep understanding of public service and co  Read more

The City opens the center on days the weather is forecast 90 degrees and higher or air quality levels are designated as "unhealthy for sensitive groups." Guests are encouraged to wear masks.  Read more

This tool allows community members to play with budget scenarios by making increases or decreases to service levels as they try to balance the City’s General Fund budget.  Read more

Vendors and contractors interested in providing supplies, services and public works support to the City of Tacoma will learn more about the City’s efforts to achieve equity in contracting, its current needs, and its purchasing and contracting process  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services Department is asking for community members to take a survey to learn about and inform the development of a new Design Review program.  Read more

Tonight, the Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance No. 28825, which lowers the default speed limit on residential streets from 25 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour.   Read more

The new date was set due to the expected heat advisory.   Read more

The updated process and timeline for filling the At-Large Position 7 vacancy are available from the City Clerk’s Office at cityoftacoma.org/councilmeetings.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Cooling and Air Quality Relief Center at the Lighthouse Activity Center will be open beginning today, Monday, July 25 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and will be open daily to all Tacoma residents until temperatures are less than  Read more

Community members are invited to add their handprints in paint July 30.  Read more

The City of Tacoma is looking for applicants with a background working in human resources management to fill a position on the Citizen Commission on Elected Salaries.  Read more

The City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services Department has scheduled a public information meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 on ZOOM to provide information about a potential Moratorium on Heavy Industrial Uses and Storage of Hazardous Mate  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

Additional information on the new process for filling the vacant At-Large position on the Tacoma City Council, including an updated timeline, is now available from the City Clerk’s Office at cityoftacoma.org/councilmeetings.  Read more

The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division will perform maintenance on the Murray Morgan Bridge (located on East 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and East F Street) on Tuesday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 13.   Read more

One of the tools the City of Tacoma will be using to gather quantitative data online is called Balancing Act. It allows community members to play with budget scenarios by making increases or decreases to service levels as they try to balance the City  Read more

Those interested in hearing a detailed presentation on the City’s Violent Crime Reduction Plan can tune in to the City Council Study Session at noon on July 12 to hear more.  Read more

Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree program. Applications for the 2022 season are now being accepted through Sunday, August 28, 2022.   Read more

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

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 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

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 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 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 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 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

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