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 contracting opportunities with the City of Tacoma on August 23, 2023, from 11 AM – […]
Community Invited to Join Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker for Coffee (or Tea!) on August 19
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker is hosting an informal Coffee (or Tea!) on August 19, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM at the Moore Public Library (215 S. 56th St.). During this event, Deputy Mayor Walker will answer questions from community members, and listen to perspectives that they have to share, about City […]
Tacoma Open Data Launched August 4
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has launched Tacoma Open Data at cityoftacoma.org/tacomaopendata. The updated open data portal – which builds on lessons learned from the City’s work in data analytics – is designed to make it easier for people to access data from the City without legal restrictions on use or reuse. “The launch […]
Planning Commission to Consider the City’s Proposed Urban Design Project Review Permit Process and Regulatory Code Amendments
TACOMA, Wash. — On August 16 at 6 PM, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the City of Tacoma’s proposal to establish an urban design project review permit program for development within the downtown and mixed-use centers. Through the proposed program, the City seeks to provide a community-informed review process that […]
Tacoma City Attorney Bill Fosbre to Retire on October 1
TACOMA, Wash. — After 33 years of dedicated public service, Tacoma City Attorney Bill Fosbre has announced that he will retire on October 1. “Serving the City of Tacoma in this role has been an honor and a privilege,” said City Attorney Fosbre. “I am grateful to have had this opportunity to work so closely […]
Amended Substitute Ordinance 28894 Effective July 24, 2023
TACOMA, Wash. – With the recent passage of Amended Substitute Ordinance 28894, a number of updates strengthening requirements around notices to increase rent; shared housing standards; standardized tenant screening criteria; standards for fees and deposits; business license, health and safety requirements; rental agreement regulations and other areas of the existing Rental Housing Code will take […]
Tidy-Up Tacoma Survey Open Now Through September 10
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma residents are invited to take a brief survey that will help guide how and where Tidy-Up Tacoma work crews should proactively increase scheduled clean-up activities in the coming year. “This survey will tell us where you think we should focus our resources,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “Your input, and our Equity Index which […]
Nicole Emery Appointed City Clerk
TACOMA, Wash. – City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed Nicole Emery City Clerk effective August 14, 2023. As City Clerk, Nicole Emery will oversee the City Council’s agenda and business meetings, the official record of all formal meetings of the City Council, and the incorporation of all passed ordinances into the Tacoma Municipal Code. She […]
Tacoma’s District 4 to Decide How to Spend $1 Million Redefining Neighborhood’s Sense of Place
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members in District 4 will soon decide how to spend $1 million in their neighborhood. Once the votes are in, one of these four community-crafted proposals will become a reality, with implementation slated to begin this fall: “At its core, participatory budgeting is about the community itself,” said District 4 Council […]