News from City Council
Jun 16, 2026
A Statement from At-Large Council Member Latasha Palmer on Rental Housing Resolution
“I’m pleased to see our community’s passion for civic engagement. As someone who has personally dealt with housing insecurity, has had both caring and difficult landlords, and heard…
Jun 12, 2026
Statement from Council Member Latasha Palmer Regarding Stable, Safe, and Affordable Housing
“Housing continues to be a crisis in Tacoma, both in terms of the quantity of housing units that our city offers and the quality and affordability of many…
Jun 09, 2026
City of Tacoma Presents Updated Financial Forecast as Next Step in ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ to Navigate National Economic Pressures
Today, the City of Tacoma’s Finance Department presented an updated financial forecast for the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. Following the recent introduction of the City’s “Roadmap to Recovery”—a proactive,…
May 28, 2026
A Statement from Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello and Tacoma City Council Member Kristina Walker on Vote Regarding Sound Transit 3 Long-Range Financial Plan
“Light rail is coming to Tacoma. We are proud that this plan keeps the Tacoma Dome Link Extension firmly on schedule. This vote reflects our unwavering commitment to…
May 22, 2026
City of Tacoma Observes Memorial Day on May 25
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.)…
May 18, 2026
City Council Takes Steps to Further Activate and Support High-Investment Corridors
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution recently, directing the City Manager to prioritize cross-departmental, collaborative solutions using existing resources to enhance community safety and vibrancy on high-investment…
May 12, 2026
Tacoma City Council Restricts Unauthorized Use of Public Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement
Tonight, the Tacoma City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 29105, updating Chapter 8.10 of the Municipal Code to prohibit the unauthorized use of municipal property for civil immigration…
May 12, 2026
City Manager Hyun Kim Details ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ Addressing the City’s General Fund Deficit and Modernizing City Operations
Faced with a projected $27 million structural deficit in the City of Tacoma’s General Fund that is anticipated to grow in the upcoming biennium, City Manager Hyun Kim has presented…