TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (TCAB) has approved contracts for the 2024-2025 funding cycle totaling approximately $5.9 million, for 74 local non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and science. The vital cultural ecosystem supported by Tacoma Creates ranges from small, volunteer-led community programs to major […]
Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Certification Workshops June 12 and 27
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address government contracting disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is partnering with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) staff to host two […]
The City of Destiny Awards Recognize Tacomans
TACOMA, Wash. – The 38th Annual City of Destiny Awards returns to the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D Street, on June 26, 2024. Next month’s event will include award presentations made by Tacoma City Council Members, with performances by Tacoma Musical Playhouse and the Tacoma Refugee Choir. This year’s celebration includes the inaugural […]
Ten Positions Available on Mayor’s Youth Commission of Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. – The Mayor’s Youth Commission of Tacoma (MYCT) is currently seeking youth, grades six through 12, to fill 10 positions, including the MYCT Chair, MYCT Vice Chair, and Chair and Vice Chair of the following committees: The MYCT is organized into four committees that guide the work it wants to do in Tacoma. […]
Temporary Locations Established for City Council Study Sessions and Meetings
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council study session on June 4 has been rescheduled as a special meeting which will begin at 11 AM instead of the typical noon start time for study sessions. Work to modernize Council Chambers began on May 22 and is projected to be complete by early July. While this work […]
Community Invited to Help Shape the Future for Cushma, Adams Substations. Survey Open Now and Community Events Start June 22
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma residents and interested stakeholders are invited to rejoin a refreshed public input process to help determine the future for the Cushman and Adams substations in North Tacoma. The public engagement process for determining the future uses and redevelopment of the substation buildings and property once they are retired from utility service […]
City Conducting Its Two-Year In-Depth Community Survey Now Through July
TACOMA, Wash. – More than 750 households across Tacoma will receive a special packet this week as the City of Tacoma launches its biennial in-depth community survey. Every two years, the City conducts a scientific survey of randomly selected households from each of the City’s Council Districts to hear directly from community members on their […]
Public Invited to Comment on Police Accountability Proposal at June 10 CPAC Meeting
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma community members are invited to attend the June 10 meeting of the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) to give comments and feedback on the proposal developed by the Charter Review Committee regarding community oversight of the Tacoma Police Department. In early May, the Charter Review Committee submitted its full report and recommendations for City […]
Five Additional ‘One Tacoma’ Public Workshop Events Announced for June
TACOMA, Wash – Community members now have five additional “visioning workshop” events, including a virtual workshop via Zoom, where their ideas about Tacoma’s long-term future and strategic vision take center stage. The public comments and ideas gathered at the nine workshop events in May and June will, along with the One Tacoma Online Ideas Wall, […]