TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council has voted on Resolution 41371 adopting the Proctor Neighborhood Plan, a comprehensive multi-year approach focused on implementing key community priorities and City policies to enhance and strengthen the vibrant Proctor District. “I am excited that the City Council has adopted the Proctor Neighborhood Plan this evening, and I want to […]
Nine Positions Open on the Human Services Commission
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill nine positions on the Human Services Commission. There are eight member positions and one youth position, for youth between the ages of 16 and 18. The Commission reviews competitive funding applications, rates project applications, and makes human services funding recommendations. It also […]
South Tacoma Way Plan-A-Thon on February 29 Kicks Off Third Neighborhood Plan with Community
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is kicking off the South Tacoma Way Neighborhood Plan with a Virtual Plan-A-Thon community event on Thursday, February 29 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM on Zoom. Attendees will participate in small- and large-group discussions about neighborhood assets, challenges, opportunities, and a vision for what the South Tacoma Way Neighborhood could […]
Maintenance Work on Milwaukee Way to Take Place February 23 – 26
TACOMA, Wash. – From February 23 – 26, between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM, City of Tacoma crews will be performing maintenance work on the 2300 block of Milwaukee Way. Although the road will remain open, traffic will be cut down to one lane in each direction while crews remove old asphalt in […]
Murray Morgan Bridge Underpass Closed for Maintenance Until Further Notice
TACOMA, Wash. — Cliff Avenue at the Murray Morgan Bridge underpass is closed for maintenance until further notice. Community members with questions can call Steve Carstens in Public Works Engineering at (253) 328-1506.
Charter Review Committee Focuses on Gathering Community Input on Monday, February 26
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 […]