News from City Council
Mar 31, 2026
A Letter From the Tacoma City Council to the Sound Transit Board
We are writing to strongly urge you to prioritize transit investments in Tacoma and Pierce County as you work to address the agency’s current financial challenges and advance…
Mar 31, 2026
City Council Approves Contract, Officially Appointing Hyun Kim as City Manager
The Tacoma City Council formally approved an employment contract at its meeting on March 31, officially appointing Hyun Kim as City Manager for Washington’s third-largest city. This approval…
Mar 30, 2026
Tacoma City Council Member Kristina Walker to Share Sound Transit Updates During March 31 Study Session
As Sound Transit grapples with regional budget shortfalls and potential timeline shifts, Tacoma City Council Member and Sound Transit Board Member Kristina Walker is calling on regional leaders…
Mar 23, 2026
Applications Sought for the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill two at-large positions on the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC). All applicants must be Tacoma residents. The…
Mar 10, 2026
City of Tacoma Elevates 28-Year South African Sister City Relationship to District-Wide PartnershipÂ
The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41869 tonight to elevate its 28-year Sister City relationship with George, South Africa to a district-wide partnership with the Garden Route District…
Mar 04, 2026
Independent Financial Agencies Upgrade City of Tacoma’s Bond Ratings Amid Broader Economic UncertaintyÂ
The City of Tacoma has received positive upgrades to its municipal bond credit ratings from two major financial evaluation agencies — Moody’s and Fitch Ratings — moving its…
Mar 03, 2026
Tacoma City Council Votes to Enter Negotiations with Hyun Kim for City Manager Role
The Tacoma City Council voted this evening to enter into contract negotiations with Hyun Kim to officially assume the role of City Manager for Washington’s third-largest city. Mr.
Feb 26, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Public Utility Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill a position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are…