On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at noon, the Tacoma City Council and Pierce County Council are scheduled to hold a joint Study Session to discuss coordinated approaches to addressing homelessness. This will be the first joint Study Session between our governing bodies in recent memory, and is focused on a topic of vital importance to many of our communities. Tacoma is a visible epicenter of what we clearly know is a regional homelessness crisis and, last year, Pierce County and the City of Tacoma […]
Workshop on How to Apply for Certification With the Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise September 27
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is partnering with Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise (OMWBE) staff to host a workshop on resources […]
Ramiro Chavez to Join City as Public Works Director
TACOMA, Wash. — City Manager Elizabeth Pauli announced that Ramiro Chavez has accepted her offer to join the City of Tacoma as Public Works Director, beginning October 9, 2023, pending a standard background check and Council confirmation. Mr. Chavez comes from the County Manager position for Thurston County, where he oversees the Public Works, Public […]
Community’s Police Advisory Committee Applications Due September 24
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) – one youth position, one At-Large position, and one position each for residents of Council Districts 1, 2 and 3. CPAC is an advisory panel to the City Council as it pertains to Tacoma Police Department […]
Tacoma Arts Commission Applications Due October 1
Individuals who are interested in supporting, enhancing, and providing leadership for the arts in Tacoma are invited to apply to serve on the Tacoma Arts Commission (TAC). The Tacoma City Council is looking for volunteer arts advocates and/or artists to fill five At-Large positions on the TAC. At-Large positions are filled by individuals representative of […]
Applicants Sought for the Board of Ethics
The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill a position on the Board of Ethics. The Board of Ethics is comprised of five members who reside in Tacoma. Members are recommended by the Government Performance and Finance Committee, and appointed by the City Council. The membership term is three years. The role of […]
Workshop on Equity in Contracting 101 and Small Business Technical Assistance on September 13
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a workshop on technical assistance and resources available to small businesses on September 13, 2023, from 11 AM – […]
Tacoma’s Hylebos Bridge now open
The the City of Tacoma Twitter/X feed. The Hylebos Bridge is now open to all traffic.
Black Heritage Survey Project Kick-Off Meeting Aug. 30
With grant support from the Historic Preservation Fund of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, the City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Program is excited to announce the kick-off of Tacoma’s Black Heritage Survey Project. Building on a similar statewide survey project and the momentum around preserving the Nettie J. Asberry Home in the […]