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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
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💦🐙🐳 Each September, we join communities across our region to promote simple actions that help protect our local waterways and the health of Puget Sound. From picking up pet waste, reducing lawn chemicals, and keeping storm drains clear, check out the small changes you can make to help ...reduce stormwater pollution in this fun video from Puget Sound Starts Here.
📸✨ Tonight, we gave special recognition to the talented students of @tacomaschools Stadium and Lincoln High Schools for their participation in the Eyes of China project!
In July 2025, about 70 students traveled to Fuzhou, China, strengthening sister city ties and fostering global ...friendship. Their Eyes of China photography project beautifully captures their experiences, perspectives, and appreciation for the people and culture of our Sister City. 🌏❤️
You can view their inspiring photos at the Tacoma Municipal Building in the coming weeks. Special thanks to the Asian Photography Association and Rhythm Media Group for honoring student creativity with awards! 🏅📷
On behalf of the Mayor, #TacCouncil, and #Tacoma’s 220,000+ residents—congratulations to these incredible students! 👏
📸 Lincoln and Stadium High Schools students
#Tacomawa #EyesOfChina #StadiumHighSchool #LincolnHighSchool #CulturalExchange #SisterCities #TacomaPublicSchools
📸✨ Tonight, we gave special recognition to the talented students of Tacoma Public Schools Stadium and Lincoln High Schools for their participation in the Eyes of China project!
In July 2025, about 70 students traveled to Fuzhou, China, strengthening sister city ties and fostering ...global friendship. Their Eyes of China photography project beautifully captures their experiences, perspectives, and appreciation for the people and culture of our Sister City. 🌏❤️
You can view their inspiring photos at the Tacoma Municipal Building in the coming weeks. Special thanks to the Asian Photography Association and Rhythm Media Group for honoring student creativity with awards! 🏅📷
On behalf of the Mayor, City Council, and Tacoma’s 220,000+ residents—congratulations to these incredible students! 👏
📸 Lincoln and Stadium High Schools students
Happy Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month!!
✨ Tonight at the #TacCouncil meeting, we kicked off Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month! 🎉
From Sept. 15–Oct. 15, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of those with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and ...Central & South America. 🌎
Join us in honoring the Hispanic & Latine community and their lasting impact on #Tacoma. ❤️
📸 City of Tacoma employees PUENTE Latine Affinity Group
#Tacomawa #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatineHeritageMonth
✨ Tonight, during the Tacoma City Council meeting, we proudly recognized Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month! ✨
Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month, celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15, is a celebration of the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ...ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Join us as we honor the many Hispanic and Latine community members and their contributions to Tacoma. 💃🏽🎶🌎
📸 City of Tacoma employees PUENTE Latine Affinity Group
🔴As a reminder, the Tacoma City Council Meeting begins at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Here's a link to agenda: https://ow.ly/AKpq50WX7ba. This meeting will be hybrid, in-person at the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers and virtual via Zoom. To join via Zoom, use this ...link: https://ow.ly/XhS350VN9cB and passcode: 349099 or dial (253) 215-8782 using Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126. The meeting is also live streamed at tacoma.gov/councilmeetings, on our YouTube channel, and broadcast live on TV Tacoma.
There are multiple open volunteer positions on Committees, Boards, and Commissions here in Tacoma including:
🔷Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group – 4 spots – apply by September 29
🔷Community’s Police Advisory Committee – 6 spots – apply by October 13
...🔷Landmarks Preservation Commission – 5 spots - apply by October 13
🔷Tacoma Arts Commission – 7 spots – apply by October 13
🔷Tacoma Creates Advisory Board – 1 spot – apply by October 13
🔷Tacoma Employees' Retirement System Board of Administration Investment Advisory Committee – 1 spot – apply by October 31
Learn more about the important work they do and apply at the link in our bio.
There are multiple vacant volunteer positions on Committees, Boards, and Commissions here in Tacoma including:
🔷Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group – 4 spots – apply by September 29
🔷Community’s Police Advisory Committee – 6 spots – apply by October 13
...🔷Landmarks Preservation Commission – 5 spots - apply by October 13
🔷Tacoma Arts Commission – 7 spots – apply by October 13
🔷Tacoma Creates Advisory Board – 1 spot – apply by October 13
🔷Tacoma Employees' Retirement System Board of Administration - Investment Advisory Committee – 1 spot – apply by October 31
Learn more about the important work they do and apply at tacoma.gov/cbc.
Meetup with other volunteers at 9 AM on this Saturday, September 20, 2025, for a @Parks Tacoma Grit City Litter Cleanup event at Point Defiance Marina! Check out all the details in this Tacoma Report. ⬇️