TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council voted on Tuesday to adopt a new set of litter and illegal dumping code updates to further protect the health and safety of our neighborhoods. Deputy Mayor John Hines spearheaded the code updates, with co-sponsors Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh and Council Member Joe Bushnell, in response to resident concerns […]
North 15th Street Between North Proctor Street and North Union Avenue Projected to Close for Maintenance through May 10
TACOMA, Wash. – North 15th Street – between North Proctor Street and North Union Avenue – is projected to close for maintenance May 10, from 8 AM–5 PM, and detours will be in place while this work is happening. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about […]
Community Members Invited to ‘Conversations With the Mayor’ Event With Mayor Victoria Woodards on May 1
TACOMA, Wash. – Residents and businesses are invited to a “Conversations With the Mayor” event on May 1, 9:30 – 10:30 AM, at Sofi’s Corner (6450 Tacoma Mall Boulevard in Tacoma). This informal gathering is hosted by Mayor Victoria Woodards in support of the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to engage and connect with community […]
Tacoma City Council Passes Amended Ordinance 28962 Enacting Temporary Moratorium Nomination and Designation of New Historic Special Review and Conservation Districts
TACOMA, Wash. – Tonight (April 23, 2024), the City Council unanimously passed Amended Ordinance 28962, to enact a temporary moratorium on the nomination and designation of new historic special review and conservation districts in residential areas. In 2023, District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh was joined by co-sponsors Deputy Mayor John Hines and District 5 […]
Tacoma Secures $1.3 Million in Federal Funding to Conduct I-5 Crossings Study Aimed at Improving Safety and Accessibility
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma will receive $1.3 million in new federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity discretionary grant programs for increased safety and mobility options along Interstate 5 in Tacoma. I-5 is the primary north-south route for vehicle travel in Washington state, and it divides […]
Northbound Pacific Ave. Between South 7th St. and Schuster Parkway Closed for Maintenance April 27
TACOMA, Wash. – On April 27, from 6 AM – 4 PM, northbound Pacific Avenue between South 7th Street and Schuster Parkway will close for roadside vegetation maintenance. While access to northbound Schuster Parkway from Pacific Avenue is unavailable, traffic will be detoured around the closure via Stadium Way. Community members with questions can call […]
South Fawcett Street Between South 25th to Jefferson Avenue Closed for Maintenance
TACOMA, Wash. – South Fawcett Street – between South 25th Street to Jefferson Avenue – is closed for maintenance until April 26. South Fawcett Street – between South 23rd to South 25th streets – is back open. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at (253) 365-8378.
Three affordable housing Notices of Funding Availability releasing in April
Pierce County is releasing three Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) for affordable housing development and preservation projects. Funding in 2024 includes the first-time funds from the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Sales Tax passed by the County in 2023. These funds have greatly expanded the County’s resources to invest in projects that meet the urgent need for development and preservation of affordable […]
City Council Briefed on Tacoma Police Department’s Violent Crime Reduction Plan Progress
Tacoma, Wash- Today (April 16, 2024), the Tacoma City Council received a comprehensive briefing on the latest data and outcomes of the Tacoma Police Department’s (TPD) Violent Crime Reduction Plan. As Tacoma reaches the mid-year point of the second year of its plan, the city is pleased to announce significant advancements in enhancing public safety. […]