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Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled June 9 – 13

A Statement From City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Police Chief Recruitment Process

‘Access to Capital’ Panel Discussion and Q&A on June 23

City Council Approves Blueprint for Expanding City’s Urban Forestry Program and Advancing Implementation of City’s Urban Forestry Management Plan
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City of Tacoma Seeks Applications for 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate Position
Allyson Griffith Appointed Deputy City Manager for the City of Tacoma
‘Access to Capital’ Panel Discussion and Q&A on June 23
In-Person Class Regarding Business Taxes on June 10
A Statement From City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Police Chief Recruitment Process
Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled June 9 – 13
City of Tacoma Observes Memorial Day on May 26
City Council Authorizes Mayor Victoria Woodards to Execute Employment Contract With Hyun Kim for Interim City Manager Appointment
Community Invited to Comment on Proposed Updates to One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code
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Department Name Email Phone Mayor and Council Maria Lee maria.lee@tacoma.gov (253) 534-5915 mobile
(253) 591-2054 deskTacoma Police Department Shelbie Boyd sboyd@tacoma.gov
TPD-PIO@tacoma.gov(253) 405-7134 mobile
(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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Allyson Griffith was formally appointed as Deputy City Manager today, June 5, 2025, effective immediately. She has been serving as Interim Deputy City Manager since January 2025, overseeing critical departments and initiatives, including the Neighborhood & Community Services and Community &... Economic Development departments, the City’s Alternative Response efforts, Management Fellows, and Policy Analysts. She’ll continue to be responsible for these key areas and will take on additional projects and departments that advance strategic priorities. Learn more about her at https://ow.ly/ZVN950W59Qn.
Allyson Griffith was formally appointed as Deputy City Manager today, 6/5, effective immediately. She has been serving as Interim Deputy City Manager since Jan. 2025, overseeing critical departments and initiatives. More https://ow.ly/owHP50W59S0.
#TacCouncil Member Kristina Walker’s community walk is just over a week away! Join her on Sat., 6/14, to share your thoughts and ask questions about City Council’s work. The walk begins at 10 AM at Lincoln High School and will head toward the Lincoln Business District.
🚶♂️💙Council Member Kristina Walker’s community walk is just over a week away! Join her on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to share your thoughts and ask questions about City Council’s work. The walk begins at 10 AM in front of Lincoln High School and heads toward the Lincoln Business ...District. You can join for any portion along the way and no RSVP is required.
Are you a local business that could use some help navigating taxes? Our Community and Economic Development Department is hosting an in-person class for up to 25 registered participants on business taxes. It’ll be held on June 10, 2025, from 9 AM – 12 PM. Participants should also plan on ...attending two additional virtual classes from June through August. More below. ⬇️
We’re hosting an in-person class on 6/10, 9 AM – 12 PM, for up to 25 registered participants on business taxes. Participants should also plan on attending two additional virtual classes from June through August. More at http://makeittacoma.com/events