TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma’s Mayor Victoria Woodards invites community members to directly share their concerns, priorities and feedback at this year’s State of the City Forum this Thursday, March 28. The open house-style public forum will be held from 6:30 – 8 PM at Silas High School (1202 N. Orchard St. in Tacoma). In a […]
Mayor Victoria Woodards Steps Back From Traditional State of the City Address Format to Prioritize Community Voices
TACOMA, Wash. — In a move to prioritize community voices above her own, Mayor Victoria Woodards will be stepping back from the traditional State of the City address format this year. Instead, community members are invited to directly share their concerns and priorities with the City on March 28 from 6:30 – 8 PM at […]
Tacoma City Council Approves Resolution to Study Options for Increasing Deconstruction and Salvage Work in Tacoma
On Tuesday, March 19, the City Council approved a resolution directing the City Manager to create a set of options, including estimated costs, to help increase deconstruction and salvage efforts in Tacoma. Led by At-Large Council Member Kristina Walker, this work aims to help protect the environment and bolster green economic development. The proposed options […]
$250,000 Available in Grant Funding for Small Business Renewal
TACOMA, Wash. – As part of its ongoing support of Tacoma’s small businesses, the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department is accepting applications for Small Business Renewal grant funding now through April 2, 2024. “Local businesses are the heartbeat of our city, driving economic growth, fostering community connections, and shaping the unique character […]
‘Availability Survey’ for City’s 2024 Economic Disparity Study Now Set to Begin March 20
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has contracted with Keen Independent, an equity research firm, to embark on the process for a 2024 Economic Disparity Study designed to gather data about marketplace conditions and address any disparities there may be with City contracting. As a first step in the 2024 Economic Disparity Study, Keen […]
South Tacoma Community Members Invited to Attend Open House Event Thursday, March 21
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is hosting the third and final event of the “Spotlight on South Tacoma” series with an open house from 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday, March 21 at STAR Center (3873 South 66th St., Journey North Room). During the open house, attendees will have a chance to hear about ongoing […]
Maintenance Work on Portland Avenue to Take Place March 16
TACOMA, Wash. – On Saturday, March 16, 2024, between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5 PM, both southbound lanes of Portland Avenue, from Lincoln Avenue to River Street, will be closed for street maintenance. Detours will be in place and community members heading southbound on Portland Avenue are advised to plan for potential delays. Northbound traffic […]
‘Availability Survey’ for City’s 2024 Economic Disparity Study Begins March 14
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has contracted with Keen Independent, an equity research firm, to embark on the process for a 2024 Economic Disparity Study designed to gather data about marketplace conditions and address any disparities there may be with City contracting. As a first step in the 2024 Economic Disparity Study, Keen […]
Tacoma Residents in Districts 2, 3 and 5 Encouraged to Apply for Positions on the Planning Commission by March 27
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill positions on the Planning Commission for Districts 2, 3 and 5. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district. Appointees will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The Planning Commission develops and updates the Comprehensive Plan and its […]