TACOMA, Wash. – Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh has been appointed by the Association of Washington Cities to serve on the Washington State Shorelines Hearings Board. There are five other members on the Board – three from the Pollution Control Hearings Board, one from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and one representing Washington counties. […]
OMWBE 201 Certification Workshop on January 23
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) Program is partnering with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to host a workshop and Q&A […]
Special Budget Meeting of City Council Committee of the Whole on January 10
TACOMA, Wash. – A special meeting of the City Council Committee of the Whole will be held on January 10 at 1 PM. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss the budget. The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided […]
Council Member Kiara Daniels to Serve as Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor in 2025
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council has appointed At-Large Council Member Kiara Daniels to serve as Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor in 2025. She was elected to the Tacoma City Council in 2021 and currently serves as the Chair of the Economic Development Committee. Deputy Mayor Daniels is a proud Tacoma native and resident of Central […]
City of Tacoma Resumes Glass Recycling at Drop-Off Locations
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department has resumed glass recycling at drop-off locations, effective immediately. Following a thorough environmental and economic analysis, the City has partnered with Glass to Glass in Portland, Oregon, to ensure Tacoma’s glass is recycled into new products. In September 2024, the City temporarily suspended glass recycling […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Returns in 2025
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) announces the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration taking place on Monday, January 20, 2025. The event will include the presentation of the Lifetime Service Award, honoring Shawn Durnen, and the Emerging Leader Award, recognizing Brian Gatewood. In addition to these honors, […]
‘Certification 101’ Workshop on January 9 Provides Introduction to Federal and State Certification Process
TACOMA, Wash. – As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) Program team is hosting a workshop and Q&A session in partnership with staff from the Washington State Office of Minority and […]
Tacoma Police Department’s Community Service Officer Program Advances Alternative Response Strategy
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Police Department reported today on the measurable progress the Community Service Officer (CSO) program is achieving measurable progress in its first six months of operation. The progress update was presented as part of the quarterly report on the City’s Alternative Response strategy. Along with positive results thus far from the […]
City Council Enshrines New Climate and Sustainability Commission in Tacoma’s Municipal Code
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council passed an ordinance to amend Title 1 of the Municipal Code to include a Climate and Sustainability Commission. This ordinance is the culmination of the hard work of many people this past year, including the City’s Charter Review Committee and the Council’s Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee. The Climate […]