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Greater Tacoma Regional Convention Center Public Facilities District

The Greater Tacoma Regional Convention Center Public Facilities District (GTRCC PFD) was formed in 1999 by the cities of Fife, Lakewood, University Place, and Tacoma, with Pierce County joining in 2003. The PFD assisted in financing the construction of the Greater Tacoma Convention Center and supports its ongoing operation. Authority to operate the GTCC has been given to the City of Tacoma through interlocal agreement with the PFD.

Membership

The PFD is governed by a Board of Directors. City Councils of Fife, Lakewood, University Place and the Pierce County Council each appoint one member for a four-year term. Tacoma appoints three members for four-year terms.

Current Board Members

  • Dean Burke, President (Tacoma)
  • Andrea Reay, Secretary/Treasurer (Tacoma)
  • Colleen Barta, (Tacoma)
  • Kevin Briske, (University Place)
  • Robyn Denson, (Pierce County)
  • Doug Fagundes, (Fife)
  • Linda Smith, (Lakewood)
  • Paul Bocci, Alternate (Lakewood)
  • Lew Wolfrom, Alternate (Fife)

The PFD Board of Directors meets a minimum of four times a year and is administered by Tacoma Venues & Events (City of Tacoma). The Department Director is liaison to the Board on behalf of the City.

The PFD is a member of the Association of WA State Public Facilities Districts https://www.wspfd.com/.

Meeting Information

Meeting Date and Time:
Third Thursday of the Month in January, April, July, and October
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Hybrid (Virtual and In-Person Options)

In-Person
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce Street, Boardroom North
Tacoma, WA 98402

Zoom (see agendas for details)

Staff Liaison
Donlisa Scott

Meeting DateAgendaMinutes
N/AN/AN/A
Meeting DateAgenda Minutes
January 25, 2024January 25, 2024, PFD Meeting Agenda.pdfN/A
Meeting DateAgenda Minutes
October 19, 2023October 19, 2023, PFD Meeting Agenda.pdf
July 20, 2023July 20, 2023, PFD Meeting Agenda.pdfJuly 20 2023 PFD Board Meeting Minutes.pdf
April 20, 2023April 20, 2023, PFD Meeting Agenda.pdfApril 20, 2023, PFD Board Meeting Minutes.pdf
January 19, 2023January 19, 2023, PFD Meeting Agenda.pdfJanuary 19, 2023, PFD Board Meeting Minutes.pdf

Staff Support

Support to the PFD Board is provided by the Administrative Offices of Tacoma Venues and Events.

Meeting Information

Meeting Date and Time:
Third Thursday of the Month in January, April, July, and October
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Hybrid (Virtual and In-Person Options)

In-Person
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce Street, Boardroom North
Tacoma, WA 98402

Zoom (see agendas for details)

Staff Liaison
Donlisa Scott