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Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled June 9 – 13
City’s Events and Recognitions Committee Announces the City of Destiny Award Winners
City of Tacoma Seeks Applications for 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate Position
Allyson Griffith Appointed Deputy City Manager for the City of Tacoma
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Department Name Email Phone Mayor and Council Maria Lee maria.lee@tacoma.gov (253) 534-5915 mobile
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(253) 591-5968 main deskTacoma Fire Department Chelsea Shepherd cshepherd@tacoma.gov (253) 948-7363 mobile Tacoma Public Library Mariesa Bus mbus@tacomalibrary.org (253) 457-1867 mobile
(253) 280-2882 deskTacoma Public Utilities Jessica Wilson jwilson2@tacoma.gov (253) 753-3119 mobile
(253) 502-8117 deskTacoma Venues and Events Hillary Brenner hbrenner@tacomavenues.org (253) 257-5540 mobile
(253) 593-7625 deskAll Other Departments Maria Lee maria.lee@tacoma.gov (253) 534-5915 mobile
(253) 591-2054 desk
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🌞 Summer break for #Tacoma students is just around the corner! There are two free summer programs we want you to know about.
🔷 Summer Late Nights: Middle and high school students can get dinner and participate in fun activities with their friends at 10 locations across Tacoma. Students ...can attend as often or as little as they like, and ride to and from most locations for free on @piercetransit. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. The City of Tacoma helps fund this drop-in program. More at the link in our bio.
🔷 Free Summer Meals: The Summer Meal Program provides free lunch to all youth age 18 and younger, Monday-Friday, from 12:30 – 1:30 PM, at 12 locations across Tacoma. There will also be staff led activities and meals must be eaten on site. More at the link in our bio.
✨ These are collaborative efforts with support from partners across Tacoma and @piercecounty . We’re thankful for a community that works together to take care of Tacoma students. ✨
@parkstacoma @tacomaschools
🌞 Summer break for Tacoma students is just around the corner! There are two free summer programs we want you to know about.
🔷 Summer Late Nights: Middle and high school students can get dinner and participate in fun activities with their friends at 10 locations across Tacoma. Students can... attend as often or as little as they like, and ride to and from most locations for free on Pierce Transit. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. The City of Tacoma helps fund this drop-in program. More at www.parkstacoma.gov/summer-late-nights/ and in the post below. ⬇️
🔷 Free Summer Meals: The Summer Meal Program provides free lunch to all youth age 18 and younger, Monday-Friday, from 12:30 – 1:30 PM, at 12 locations across Tacoma. There will also be staff led activities and meals must be eaten on site. More at parkstacoma.gov/summermeals.
✨ These are collaborative efforts with support from partners across Tacoma and Pierce County. We’re thankful for a community that works together to take care of Tacoma students. ✨
Join our Access to Capital Panel Discussion and Q&A Session on June 23, 2025, from 3 - 4:30 PM. This event is designed to empower small business owners by connecting them with critical resources and expert insights into financing opportunities and will feature a panel of subject matter experts ...who support diverse entrepreneurs in securing the capital needed to grow and sustain their businesses. This event is ideal for anyone interested in understanding funding options and financial empowerment. Attendees will gain actionable advice, valuable contacts, and direct access to programs that can support business success.
Panelists Include Speakers From:
🔷Business Impact NW
🔷The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce
🔷The Washington State Department of Commerce
🔷The Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
Event Highlights:
🔷Insightful panel discussion on navigating capital access challenges
🔷Real-world guidance on loan readiness and credit building
🔷Overview of available state and community financial programs
🔷Live Q&A with attendees
Event Details:
📅: June 23rd, 2025
🕐: 3:00PM-4:30PM
📍: 747 Market Street Tacoma 98402 Room #243
➡️Register at Equity in Contracting Events link in bio.
❓For questions about this workshop or to request information in an alternate format, contact Linda Cerna at Lcerna@tacoma.gov (253) 453-9488.
Join our Access to Capital Panel Discussion and Q&A Session on June 23, 2025, from 3 - 4:30 PM. This event is designed to empower small business owners by connecting them with critical resources and expert insights into financing opportunities and will feature a panel of subject matter experts ...who support diverse entrepreneurs in securing the capital needed to grow and sustain their businesses. This event is ideal for anyone interested in understanding funding options and financial empowerment. Attendees will gain actionable advice, valuable contacts, and direct access to programs that can support business success.
The City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Planning Program | Spanish
The City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Planning Program
Youth, small business owners, and residents helped shape the South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan that was adopted at the June 10, 2025, #TacCouncil Meeting. The plan reflects the diverse priorities of community members and sets a roadmap for the future. Some of the things that will come to life through ...this plan include:
🌳$15,000 in one-time funds to expand tree planting efforts, implemented through our Urban Forestry Program
🚧Crucial corridor safety improvements on South Tacoma Way, facilitated by our Public Works Department
💙A partnership with Parks Tacoma for community events
The South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan marks the sunset of the program due to budget reductions, but the three adopted plans (Proctor, McKinley and South Tacoma) will continue to guide our work in these communities. More in this video.⬆️
Youth, small business owners, and residents helped shape the South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan that was adopted at the June 10, 2025, City Council Meeting. The plan reflects the diverse priorities of community members and sets a roadmap for the future. Some of the things that will come to life through... this plan include:
🌳$15,000 in one-time funds to expand tree planting efforts, implemented through our Urban Forestry Program
🚧Crucial corridor safety improvements on South Tacoma Way, facilitated by our Public Works Department
💙A partnership with Parks Tacoma for community events
The South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan marks the sunset of the program due to budget reductions, but the three adopted plans (Proctor, McKinley and South Tacoma) will continue to guide our work in these communities. Learn more about the gains made in this video and at tacoma.gov/neighborhoodplanning.
Planning Tacoma
#Tacoma history was on full display at the June 10, 2025, #TacCouncil Meeting! The Mayor and City Council recognized Johnson Candy Co. for reaching 100 years in businesses in Tacoma’s Hilltop Neighborhood and the University of Puget Sound Women’s League for 125 of service.
🍬Johnson Candy... Co. is more than just a store, it’s a long-cherished cultural treasure. The continued leadership of the Johnson family exemplifies heritage and community service. Join us in thanking them for 100 years of sweetening the lives of Tacoma residents and visitors!
⭐The University of Puget Sound Women’s League has been working to better the lives of students for 125 years. To date, they’ve awarded over $1 million dollars in need-based scholarships and host the annual Fieldhouse Flea Market. Join us in thanking them for supporting our local college campus and easing the burden of education expenses for over 500 students.
📸Bill Johnson (Owner) and Russ Jonson (Founder) of Johnson Candy Co.
Carol Colleran and Mickey Pierce, Co-Presidents of the University of Puget Sound Women’s League, and additional members.