News from City Council
Oct 06, 2026
City of Tacoma’s Proposed Biennial Budget Focuses on Everyday Services and Fiscal Sustainability
The City of Tacoma’s proposed 2027–2028 Biennial Budget, a $5.3 billion spending plan that addresses a $40 million structural deficit in the $696 million General Fund, prioritizes the…
Sep 29, 2026
In-District City Council Meeting to Take Place on September 30 at STAR Center
As a reminder, the Tacoma City Council is taking its City Council meeting originally scheduled for 5 p.m. today in the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers (747 Market…
Sep 03, 2026
Labor Day Observed by City of Tacoma on September 7
Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close September 7, in observance…
Aug 27, 2026
In-District City Council Meeting to Take Place on September 30 at STAR Center
The Tacoma City Council is taking its City Council meeting originally scheduled for 5 p.m. on September 29 in the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers (747 Market St.,…
Aug 25, 2026
Tacoma City Council Adopts Resolution of Intent to Work on Unified Regional Approach to Reduce HomelessnessÂ
The Tacoma City Council has adopted a resolution of intent – brought forward by District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh with co-sponsors Mayor Anders Ibsen and District…
Aug 13, 2026
Statement by Tacoma City Council Member John Hines on Advancing a Regional Effort to Address Animal Overpopulation
“Like many people in Tacoma, I was deeply disturbed by the recent news of the 61 cats found living in unsafe conditions on an abandoned sailboat near Owen…
Aug 11, 2026
Tacoma City Council Set to Join Pierce County’s Efforts to Launch Unified Regional Approach to Reduce HomelessnessÂ
Today, Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen presented the proposed Pierce County Unified Regional Approach (URA) to reduce homelessness at the Tacoma City Council study session. The City Council, led…
Aug 06, 2026
Tacoma Voters Approve Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Levy (Proposition 1)
The latest round of election results released today indicate that Tacoma voters have approved the Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Levy (Proposition 1), a 10-year funding measure…