News from City Council
Apr 28, 2026
Statement from District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge on Home in Tacoma Year One
Tacoma’s lack of housing is pervasive. Many challenges facing our community are harder to solve because there just aren’t enough homes for those who live here. As we…
Apr 21, 2026
City Council Adopts Updated Resolution for ‘Connect Tacoma’ Ballot PropositionÂ
The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41894 at its April 21, 2026 City Council meeting, which supersedes the previously adopted Resolution 41890 regarding the proposed Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks ballot measure. The updated resolution makes two…
Apr 17, 2026
Statement from District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge on the Critical Importance of Centering Equity in Regional Transit Decisions
The future of regional transit is on the table, and more than trains and light rail is at stake. This is a historic moment for the Sound Transit…
Apr 16, 2026
Mayor Anders Ibsen and Council Member Kristina Walker Urge Tacoma Residents to Participate in Sound Transit’s Public Survey
Mayor Anders Ibsen and At-Large Council Member Kristina Walker are calling on Tacoma and Pierce County residents to make their voices heard by participating in Sound Transit’s public survey and…
Apr 14, 2026
City Council Adopts Resolution Transmitting ‘Connect Tacoma’ Ballot Measure to Pierce County Auditor for August 4, 2026 Primary Election Ballot
The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41890 during its April 14, 2026 Council meeting transmitting a ballot measure – Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks – to…
Apr 13, 2026
City Council to Discuss ‘Connect Tacoma’ Transportation Levy Replacement at April 14 Study Session
The Tacoma City Council will discuss a resolution during its April 14, 2026 Study Session regarding the potential placement of the Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks measure on the…
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…