TACOMA, Wash. – Building upon its broader outreach and engagement efforts thus far, the Charter Review Committee will focus on gathering community input about possible refinements to the City Charter during its Monday, February 26 meeting. This meeting will begin at 5:30 PM and public comment will begin at 6 PM. The meeting will be […]
Community Members Invited to Grab a Cup of Coffee With Mayor Victoria Woodards on February 29
TACOMA, Wash. – Mayor Victoria Woodards – in support of the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to engage and connect with community members – invites Tacoma residents to grab a cup of coffee and join her on February 29 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM at Campfire Coffee (1554 Market St. #101 in Tacoma). “Engaging face-to-face […]
Mayor Victoria Woodards to Present 2024 State of the City Address at Silas High School on March 28
The theme of Mayor Victoria Woodards’ 2024 State of the City Address is Collectively Weaving Our Community Tapestry. She will focus on the City’s ongoing work to support the community’s priorities and highlight key initiatives going forward in support of shared efforts to create a more livable Tacoma. There is no cost to attend the 2024 […]
Office of Equity and Human Rights Hosts Tutorials for Tenants and Landlords
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to attend a tutorial session in February or March 2024 to learn more about rental housing regulations and requirements in Tacoma. All sessions will cover the City of Tacoma’s updated Rental Housing Code, the new Landlord Fairness Code, how those codes work together, and what it all means […]
Hylebos Bridge Closed 6 AM to 6 PM Daily Starting February 15
TACOMA, Wash. – Starting February 15, the Hylebos Bridge over the Hylebos Waterway (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6 AM to 6 PM daily for essential repairs. Outside of these hours, the bridge will be fully operational. Detour signage will be in place while […]
City Council Affirms and Adopts City’s Anti-Displacement Strategy
TACOMA, Wash. – On Feb. 6, 2023, the Tacoma City Council affirmed and adopted the City of Tacoma’s Anti-Displacement Strategy, which includes 21 policy and program actions to prevent and mitigate the displacement of Tacoma residents from their homes and communities. “Tacoma is a growing city with a rich history, and I am committed to […]
Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Moratorium Extension for South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District on February 20
TACOMA, Wash. — On Tuesday, February 20, the Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed moratorium extension on certain high impact uses within the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD). The hearing will be held during the City Council meeting and will begin upon completion of the regular agenda items, no […]
City of Tacoma Invites Public Comments on Home in Tacoma Phase 2 by March 8
TACOMA, Wash. – In February and early March, the City of Tacoma is inviting public comments on Home In Tacoma Phase 2—a significant package of changes to the rules that govern housing construction in the city. After several years of citywide discussion, the City is considering new residential zoning and standards that will allow more diverse […]
Three Vacant Positions on the Parking Technical Advisory Group
TACOMA, Wash. – The Parking Technical Advisory Group (PTAG) is seeking applicants to fill three positions. Applicants seeking a position must be a user of Tacoma’s transportation system. Appointees will serve a two-year term from December 2023 to December 2025. The PTAG reviews current parking policies and how they impact transportation users. Periodically, the PTAG […]