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 called Capabilities Statements 101. Attendees will learn how to market their businesses, share their experience and […]
City of Tacoma’s Proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Now Available
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget — a comprehensive document that seeks to align the City’s services with its financial capacity, City Council priorities, and community needs over the next two years — is now available at cityoftacoma.org/budgetdevelopment. Despite the impacts of rising inflation and a contracting economy, the $4.7 billion […]
Green Tacoma Day to Take Place at 13 Different Sites Across Tacoma on October 12
TACOMA, Wash. – Prospective Green Tacoma Day volunteers are encouraged to attend a lead-up event on September 26, from 6 – 7 PM, in Wright Park. Green Tacoma Partnership members will conduct a tree tour of Wright Park and share details on how to get involved during Green Tacoma Day, which is scheduled to take […]
City of Tacoma Joins Forests in Cities Network to Promote Health and Sustainability of Tacoma’s Natural Areas
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is proud to announce its membership in the Forests in Cities network, an initiative of the Natural Areas Conservancy. This partnership aims to promote the health and sustainability of Tacoma’s natural areas through science, partnerships, and communication. The Forests in Cities network brings together representatives from 21 cities across the […]
Two Positions Available on the Board of Building Appeals
TACOMA, Wash. – There are two positions available on the Board of Building Appeals, a quasi-judicial board comprised of seven members who are recommended by the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee and appointed by the City Council. Board of Building Appeals members are responsible for: Applicants should have knowledge and/or experience in design and/or construction related […]
City’s Street Operations Crew Scheduled to Conduct Annual Snow and Ice Training Sept. 24, 25
TACOMA, Wash. — The City’s Street Operations crew is scheduled to conduct its annual snow and ice training from 7:30 AM – 4 PM on September 24 and 25. During this exercise, emergency snow vehicles will be dispatched along snow routes and around traffic. In a snowstorm event, the crew would plow and de-ice streets […]
Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh Appointed by Governor Inslee to Serve on Citizens’ Committee on Pipeline Safety
TACOMA, Wash. – Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to serve on the Citizens’ Committee on Pipeline Safety, for a term ending July 31, 2027. The Citizens’ Committee on Pipeline Safety advises Washington state agencies and other appropriate federal and local government agencies and officials on matters relating to hazardous liquid […]
Celebrate Tacoma Arts and Culture in October
TACOMA, Wash. – October 2024 marks the 23rd anniversary of Tacoma Arts Month, a community celebration of the arts that includes community-hosted arts and culture events, exhibits, and workshops for all ages taking place throughout the month. Programming includes music and dance performances, hands-on experiences, visual art exhibits, film screenings, literary readings, lectures, cultural events, and workshops. […]
Application for 2025 Community Arts Projects Funding Now Available
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations and groups producing publicly accessible arts programming across all artistic disciplines within Tacoma city limits in 2025. Applicants can apply for either $3,000, $6,000, or $9,000 for their project. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM […]