News from City Council
Dec 05, 2025
FAQs on Proposed 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax
INVESTING IN A SAFER TACOMA Tacoma faces a dual challenge: a projected budget shortfall that threatens essential services and an urgent need to modernize our public safety system.
Dec 02, 2025
Tacoma City Council Approves Tideflats Subarea Plan
On December 2, 2025, the Tacoma City Council approved the Tideflats Subarea Plan, a comprehensive strategy developed over seven years of collaboration between the City of Tacoma, the…
Dec 01, 2025
At-Large City Council Member Olgy Diaz Hosts ‘Bridging the Gap: Local Solutions in the Federal Landscape’ on December 6
At-Large City Council Member Olgy Diaz will host an in-person event – “Bridging the Gap: Local Solutions in the Federal Landscape” – on December 6, 2025, from 1…
Nov 24, 2025
Applicants sought for the Human Rights Commission
The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four positions on the Human Rights Commission: three member positions and one Emerging Leader position, between the ages of 16…
Nov 24, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Human Services Commission
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five unexpired terms on the Human Services Commission: four member positions and one Emerging Leader position, between the…
Nov 21, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Thanksgiving on November 27 and 28
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close November 27 and 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen…
Nov 05, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Veterans Day on November 11
The City of Tacoma will observe Veterans Day on November 11. City administrative offices will be closed. All Tacoma Public Library locations will be closed. There will be…
Oct 28, 2025
A Statement from Tacoma City Council Member Walker on the Community Impacts of the Federal Government Shutdown
“I am deeply concerned that the prolonged shutdown of our federal government is compounding hardships in our community. From the impending loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…