TACOMA, Wash. – East 53rd Street – between East I and East L streets – is scheduled to close for maintenance July 30-August 9 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki […]
Sandesh Sadalge Sworn in to Tacoma City Council District 4 Position
TACOMA, Wash. – Sandesh Sadalge has officially sworn in to the Tacoma City Council District 4 position, for a term to expire December 31, 2025. Council Member Sadalge is the first person of South Asian descent to serve on the City Council. “I am humbled and honored to be selected for appointment to the District […]
‘Equity in Action’ Case Studies Showcase the City of Tacoma’s Successes and Positive Progress Using Equity Index
TACOMA, Wash. – Today (July 23, 2024), during the City Council study session, the City of Tacoma’s Office of Strategy presented a collection of case studies showcasing the City of Tacoma’s successes and positive progress with a tool it developed and launched in 2018 called the Equity Index. The collection – entitled “Equity in Action: Tacoma […]
City Council Appoints Sandesh Sadalge to District 4 Position
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council voted to appoint Sandesh Sadalge to fill the District 4 position. His first City Council meeting is anticipated to be on July 23, 2024. He will serve in this role until December 31, 2025. Details on the process to fill the District 4 position – including desired competencies, qualifications, finalists […]
Deputy Mayor John Hines Launches ‘Walk Across Tacoma’
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor John Hines will be spending seven days walking across Tacoma, from July 19-July 25. The “Walk Across Tacoma” will span roughly 70 miles, starting in Point Defiance Park and moving through the West End, Central, North End, South Tacoma, Southend, Eastside, New Tacoma, and Northeast Tacoma neighborhoods. During the walk, […]
Tacoma’s District 2 to Decide How to Spend $1 Million Toward Community Enhancement and Investment in Public Infrastructure
TACOMA, Wash. — Community members in District 2 will soon decide how to spend $1 million in their neighborhood. The voting period for District 2 community members is now open and goes through September 20, 2024. Once the votes are in, one of these three community-crafted proposals will become a reality, with implementation slated to […]
South Tacoma Historic Property Walking Tour on July 18
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to join staff from the City’s Historic Preservation Program on a walking tour highlighting the history of the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center on July 18. The walking tour will include a presentation of the historic property survey findings for the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center and will […]
East 55th Street – Between East McKinley Avenue and East K Street – Closed for Maintenance July 15-24
TACOMA, Wash. – East 55th Street – between East McKinley Avenue and East K Street – is scheduled to close for maintenance July 15 – 24 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff […]
Council Study Sessions and Meetings Move Back to Council Chambers Starting July 9
TACOMA, Wash. – Work to modernize Council Chambers – an important hub supporting the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to better serve residents, businesses, and community partners – is complete. In the Council Chambers’ new configuration, a large conference table now sits in front of the dais to facilitate deeper, face-to-face conversations between the City […]