TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council has appointed At-Large Council Member Kiara Daniels to serve as Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor in 2025. She was elected to the Tacoma City Council in 2021 and currently serves as the Chair of the Economic Development Committee. Deputy Mayor Daniels is a proud Tacoma native and resident of Central […]
City of Tacoma Resumes Glass Recycling at Drop-Off Locations
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department has resumed glass recycling at drop-off locations, effective immediately. Following a thorough environmental and economic analysis, the City has partnered with Glass to Glass in Portland, Oregon, to ensure Tacoma’s glass is recycled into new products. In September 2024, the City temporarily suspended glass recycling […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Returns in 2025
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) announces the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration taking place on Monday, January 20, 2025. The event will include the presentation of the Lifetime Service Award, honoring Shawn Durnen, and the Emerging Leader Award, recognizing Brian Gatewood. In addition to these honors, […]
‘Certification 101’ Workshop on January 9 Provides Introduction to Federal and State Certification Process
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) Program team is hosting a workshop and Q&A session in partnership with staff from the Washington State Office of Minority and […]
Tacoma Police Department’s Community Service Officer Program Advances Alternative Response Strategy
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Police Department reported today on the measurable progress the Community Service Officer (CSO) program is achieving measurable progress in its first six months of operation. The progress update was presented as part of the quarterly report on the City’s Alternative Response strategy. Along with positive results thus far from the […]
City Council Enshrines New Climate and Sustainability Commission in Tacoma’s Municipal Code
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council passed an ordinance to amend Title 1 of the Municipal Code to include a Climate and Sustainability Commission. This ordinance is the culmination of the hard work of many people this past year, including the City’s Charter Review Committee and the Council’s Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee. The Climate […]
City Council Creates New Incentives for Solid Waste Businesses to Recycle More Materials
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to implement a new tiered recycling tax deduction for solid waste businesses. This policy aims to incentivize solid waste businesses to recycle greater amounts of the materials they haul when possible. Effective January 1, 2025, the estimated annual tax revenues from the business of hauling […]
City of Tacoma’s HEAL Team Continues to See Progress in Ongoing Efforts to Address Homelessness
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Homeless Engagement and Alternatives Liaison (HEAL) Team continues to see progress in its ongoing efforts to address homelessness. The HEAL Team, a cornerstone of the City’s broader alternative response strategy, remains dedicated to connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with the support and resources they need. This year, the HEAL […]
Street Maintenance at Intersection of Sprague and 6th Avenues Anticipated to Take Place in One Day Between December 23 and January 3
TACOMA, Wash. – The Public Works Department’s Street Operations Division will be working on removing and replacing a distressed section of the intersection of Sprague and 6th avenues. This work is anticipated to be completed in one day – between December 23, 2024 and January 3, 2025 – while Hilltop Heritage Middle School is on […]