TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council today voted to appoint all seven members of the inaugural Urban Design Board (UDB). The seven new board members were selected from a competitive candidate pool of more than two dozen applicants. Each of the new board members will officially begin their term of service on January 1, and […]
Town Hall With District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge on December 18
TACOMA, Wash. – District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge will host a town hall on December 18, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the VFW 969 Hall (3510 McKinley Ave. in Tacoma). The event will be an opportunity for District 4 residents and businesses to connect with Council Member Sadalge, reflect on his first […]
City Council Adopts City of Tacoma’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council has adopted the City of Tacoma’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, a comprehensive financial plan that prioritizes essential services, invests in innovative solutions, and reinforces the City’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. This $4.7 billion budget, developed through a collaborative and transparent process, aims to navigate current economic challenges while laying the […]
City Council Receives Update on City of Tacoma’s Ongoing Efforts to Address Homelessness
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council was presented with an update on the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness. Utilizing a multi-faceted approach, the City continues to take significant steps to address homelessness, demonstrating a proactive and compassionate approach. By focusing on both immediate needs and long-term solutions, aligning with state and regional […]
Tideflats Subarea Plan Reaches Critical Milestone With Unanimous Recommendation from Steering Committee
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tideflats Subarea Plan recently reached a critical milestone with a unanimous recommendation for adoption from the Tideflats Steering Committee. This landmark decision marks the culmination of seven years of collaborative planning between the City of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Port of Tacoma, Pierce County, and the City of Fife. “This […]
City Hosts Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training Program (LEAP) Informational Workshops on December 19
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to help address training and employment needs across Tacoma, the City’s Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training Program (LEAP) team is hosting two informational workshops on December 19, 2024 – from 8 to 9 AM and 3:30 to 4:30 PM – in the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 […]
Hylebos Bridge Anticipated to Reopen to Vehicular Traffic by December 13
TACOMA, Wash. – The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to a technical malfunction. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division is working with a contracting crew to remedy the issue. The bridge remains open to shipping vessels and is anticipated to reopen to vehicular […]
City Council Approves Resolution to Continue Critical Street Improvements
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council has approved a resolution to ensure the continued funding of vital street improvement projects throughout Tacoma. This action will allow the Transportation Benefit District to continue collecting a one-tenth of one percent (0.1 percent) sales and use tax, effective April 1, 2026. This is not a tax increase; the […]
Town Hall With Deputy Mayor John Hines on December 7
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor John Hines will host a town hall on December 7, 2024, from 10 AM to noon, at the Eliseo Senior Living Main Campus (1301 N. Highlands Parkway). The event is a “Senior Summit” focusing on senior issues and aging in place in Tacoma. All are welcome to attend and share […]