City of Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. – City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed – and Council has confirmed – Tanja Carter as Community & Economic Development Department Director, effective March 24, 2025. With extensive experience in the tourism and hospitality, commercial real estate development, retail, distribution, and international manufacturing sectors, she most recently served as Economic Development Director for the […]

TACOMA, Wash. — Mayor Victoria Woodards proudly announced the City of Tacoma’s nomination of Cassidy Maruska, from the Science and Math Institute in Tacoma, for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) Scholarship. The AWC CQC Scholarship recognizes high school seniors and college students demonstrating exceptional community commitment through leadership and […]

TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is now accepting nominations for the 39th Annual City of Destiny Awards, a tradition honoring outstanding local volunteers since 1987. The nomination period closes on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. The City of Destiny Awards celebrate exceptional contributions to Tacoma across a wide range of categories, […]

The “One Tacoma” Comprehensive Plan is an important tool that establishes Tacoma’s future vision and policy direction, and guides its growth and development over the next 25 years. It is currently being updated, and the City of Tacoma invites the community to learn about this once-in-a-decade update. Community members are also invited to participate in […]

TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma City Council Member Joe Bushnell has been appointed to serve a one-year term as Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Military Communities Council.  As Chair of NLC’s Military Communities Council, Council Member Bushnell will spearhead a diverse coalition of local government leaders, driving collaboration, networking, and the development of replicable resources and programs […]

TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has announced the appointment of Patti Jackson as interim Police Chief, effective February 24, 2025.   Patti Jackson brings 35 years of law enforcement experience to the role, including extensive leadership experience with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.  “Protecting people with compassion, equity, accountability, and trust is one […]

TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its sixth year of funding, supporting programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 by non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance and/or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and/or science. There are two funding categories – Comprehensive Organizational Support […]

“We understand that the numerous new executive orders and implementing memorandums from the federal government —including those regarding immigration enforcement, pausing federal grants and loans, as well as delaying local infrastructure projects— may cause confusion and fear for some. We will be working closely with our state and federal partners to understand and respond to […]

TACOMA, Wash. — Following extensive community engagement, and the adoption of Ordinance 28793 last November, the City of Tacoma’s implementation of the Home in Tacoma zoning and standards package is set to begin this Saturday, February 1, 2025.  The package introduces new zoning regulations aimed at promoting greater housing diversity and affordability throughout Tacoma, including the […]