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 — was presented to the City Council and posted at cityoftacoma.org/budgetdevelopment on October 1. Starting tomorrow, budget presentations offering a […]
T-Town: City Services Expo & Job Fair
Tacoma, WA — The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, and Korsmo Construction invite the community to the return of T-Town: City Services Expo & Job Fair at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, November 1, from 10 AM to 1 PM, and Saturday, November 2, from 10 AM to 3 PM. This free, family-friendly event […]
City Council Votes to Purchase 2.27 Acres for a New Fire Station 7 and Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities
TACOMA, Wash. – To facilitate the future construction of a new Fire Station 7 and enhance emergency response capabilities, the Tacoma City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to authorize the execution of agreements with Metro Parks in the amount of $870,000 for the purchase of 2.27 acres near South Tyler and South 58th streets. “This […]
Capabilities Statements 101 Workshop on October 24
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 […]