Center for Strategic Priorities
The Center for Strategic Priorities, established as a new integrated department within the City Manager’s Office, unites the expertise and efforts of the Office of Strategy, the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability (OEPS), and the Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR). The Center is dedicated to advancing the priorities of the Tacoma City Council and strengthening the City of Tacoma’s capacity to implement Council direction. Through its work, the Center supports departments across the organization in embedding Tacoma 2035, resilience and sustainability, and the principles of access, opportunity, and belonging into City operations. This commitment is carried out through the provision of guidance, training, consultation, research, coordination, facilitation, and reporting, thereby enabling departments to deliver high-quality services that meet the needs of all members of the community.
The Center will work to ensure these critical areas continue to be emphasized and become further integrated into all aspects of City practices and operations. The strategic alignment that is created by joining these offices reinforces the commitment of the City to these areas and increases the City’s effectiveness and coordination. By leveraging the strengths of each office, the City of Tacoma aims to: Â
- Develop and implement a cohesive vision for Tacoma’s future.Â
- Support and further equity practices and policies.Â
- Promote environmentally responsible practices and policies.Â
- Represent the City at the regional, state and federal levels.Â
Meet the Director of the Center for Strategic Priorities
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Director of the Center for Strategic Priorities
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Director of the Center for Strategic PrioritiesJacques Colon
Jacques Colon serves as the Director of the Center for Strategic Priorities. Prior to serving at the City of Tacoma, Jacques served as the Health Equity Coordinator for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Policy Analyst for the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), and as a middle school science teacher with Teach for America.