TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council voted to appoint Sandesh Sadalge to fill the District 4 position. His first City Council meeting is anticipated to be on July 23, 2024. He will serve in this role until December 31, 2025. Details on the process to fill the District 4 position – including desired competencies, qualifications, finalists […]
Deputy Mayor John Hines Launches ‘Walk Across Tacoma’
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor John Hines will be spending seven days walking across Tacoma, from July 19-July 25. The “Walk Across Tacoma” will span roughly 70 miles, starting in Point Defiance Park and moving through the West End, Central, North End, South Tacoma, Southend, Eastside, New Tacoma, and Northeast Tacoma neighborhoods. During the walk, […]
Tacoma’s District 2 to Decide How to Spend $1 Million Toward Community Enhancement and Investment in Public Infrastructure
TACOMA, Wash. — Community members in District 2 will soon decide how to spend $1 million in their neighborhood. The voting period for District 2 community members is now open and goes through September 20, 2024. Once the votes are in, one of these three community-crafted proposals will become a reality, with implementation slated to […]
South Tacoma Historic Property Walking Tour on July 18
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to join staff from the City’s Historic Preservation Program on a walking tour highlighting the history of the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center on July 18. The walking tour will include a presentation of the historic property survey findings for the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center and will […]
East 55th Street – Between East McKinley Avenue and East K Street – Closed for Maintenance July 15-24
TACOMA, Wash. – East 55th Street – between East McKinley Avenue and East K Street – is scheduled to close for maintenance July 15 – 24 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff […]
Council Study Sessions and Meetings Move Back to Council Chambers Starting July 9
TACOMA, Wash. – Work to modernize Council Chambers – an important hub supporting the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to better serve residents, businesses, and community partners – is complete. In the Council Chambers’ new configuration, a large conference table now sits in front of the dais to facilitate deeper, face-to-face conversations between the City […]
City Council Approves $1.5 Million Investment in Planned New Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center Facility
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council voted to authorize the execution of a financing arrangement with the Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center in the amount of $1.5 million budgeted from the Urban Development Action Grant Fund for the development and construction of a new facility. This new facility will help the Hope Center consolidate […]
South 45th Street – Between South Thompson Avenue and South K Streets – Closed for Maintenance July 8-15
TACOMA, Wash. – South 45th Street – between South Thompson Avenue and South K Streets – are scheduled to close for maintenance July 8-15 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members
New Downtown Pride-Themed Mural Celebrates Stormwater Pollution Prevention
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s new Public Works Artist-in-Residence, Natalie Dupille, with support from the Environmental Services Department and the Community and Economic Development Department’s Arts and Cultural Vitality Division, has created a new mural located at the corner of South 9th Street and Pacific Avenue and South 9th and A streets. The […]