TACOMA, Wash. – South Montgomery Street – between South 72nd and South 74th streets – is closed for maintenance through September 6. This work is part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. It is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. South Montgomery Street – between South 66th and South 68th streets – has […]
Applicants Sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of the City, to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: The Commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, local historic districts, proposed name changes for public facilities, and certain property tax incentives. Non-voting ex officio members may be appointed […]
Community’s Police Advisory Committee Applications Due September 15
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) which has one youth position and four At-Large positions (open to individuals who are residents of Tacoma). CPAC is an advisory panel to the City Council as it pertains to Tacoma Police Department […]
Tacoma Arts Commission Applications Due September 15
TACOMA, Wash. – 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 the following four positions on the TAC: The TAC is comprised […]
Applications Due September 8 for ‘Community Member’ Position on Audit Advisory Board
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants with experience in government performance and financial auditing, public administration, and government financial and fiscal practices to fill the “Community Member” position on the Audit Advisory Board (AAB). The AAB supports the City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee (GPFC) in carrying out its […]
Board of Ethics Applications Due September 8
TACOMA, Wash. — 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 Tacoma residents recommended by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by the City Council. The membership term is three years. The role of the Board […]
Hylebos Bridge Closed to Vehicular Traffic Until Further Notice
TACOMA, Wash. — The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to a technical malfunction. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division is working with a contracting crew to remedy the issue. The bridge will remain open to shipping vessels until a repair can be […]
City Council Approves Honorary Street Renaming for Beloved Community Leader Bill Evans
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council unanimously approved a resolution on August 6, 2024 to confer the honorary street name “Bill Evans Place” for North 27th Street, between Proctor and Madison Streets. Bill Evans was a community and civic leader who advocated for walkable urban communities and spent countless hours supporting small businesses. He dedicated […]
Tacoma Venues & Events Director Adam Cook Named International Association of Venue Managers Board Chair
TACOMA, Wash. – The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) announces the appointment of Adam Cook, CVE, as the Chair of the IAVM Board of Directors. Cook, a seasoned industry professional with over 20 years of experience in managing public assembly facilities, will lead the 100-year-old organization and its worldwide mission to educate, advocate for, […]