I spoke in April, on the announcement of ShotSpotter technology coming to Tacoma, about the concerns I had regarding its implementation. Like community, I had many questions about how this technology would work and how the Tacoma Police Department could implement it. Some of my top concerns were the budgetary and staffing impacts this technology […]
Proctor Season of Summer Fun Closes Out on September 7 With Historic Cushman Street Fair
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma community members are invited to celebrate the end of a sizzling summer full of outdoor events and family fun at the Historic Cushman Street Fair hosted by the North End Neighborhood Council on September 7, from 11 AM – 3 PM, at the intersection of North 21st and North Adams streets. The finale event […]
Fitch Ratings Outlook Upgrade Reaffirms City’s Sustainable Fiscal Path
TACOMA, Wash. – Fitch Ratings has upgraded its outlook for the City of Tacoma, from ‘AA’ to ‘AA+’, signaling its comfort that the City continues to be on a sustainable fiscal path. The City’s upgraded rating is just one notch below the highest rating possible which is ‘AAA’. The City of Tacoma’s upgraded rating is supported […]
Work to Repair Hylebos Bridge Projected to Begin on September 5
TACOMA, Wash. – Repairs on the Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) are projected to begin on September 5. The bridge will continue to be closed to vehicular traffic, but remain open to shipping vessels until this work is complete. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division anticipates that the bridge […]
More Maintenance Work on South Montgomery Street Through September 6
TACOMA, Wash. – South Montgomery Street – between South 72nd and South 74th streets – is closed for maintenance through September 6. This work is part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. It is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. South Montgomery Street – between South 66th and South 68th streets – has […]
Applicants Sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of the City, to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: The Commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, local historic districts, proposed name changes for public facilities, and certain property tax incentives. Non-voting ex officio members may be appointed […]
Community’s Police Advisory Committee Applications Due September 15
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) which has one youth position and four At-Large positions (open to individuals who are residents of Tacoma). CPAC is an advisory panel to the City Council as it pertains to Tacoma Police Department […]
Tacoma Arts Commission Applications Due September 15
TACOMA, Wash. – Individuals who are interested in supporting, enhancing, and providing leadership for the arts in Tacoma are invited to apply to serve on the Tacoma Arts Commission (TAC). The Tacoma City Council is looking for volunteer arts advocates and/or artists to fill the following four positions on the TAC: The TAC is comprised […]
Applications Due September 8 for ‘Community Member’ Position on Audit Advisory Board
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants with experience in government performance and financial auditing, public administration, and government financial and fiscal practices to fill the “Community Member” position on the Audit Advisory Board (AAB). The AAB supports the City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee (GPFC) in carrying out its […]