News from City Council
Oct 28, 2025
City Council Approves Mid-Biennium Budget Modifications to Bolster Public Safety, Community Services, and Infrastructure
The City Council has approved mid-biennium budget modifications for 2025-2026 as part of a planned and transparent process to ensure the City’s finances align with current community…
Oct 28, 2025
Tacoma City Council Joins the Trust for Public Land, Parks Tacoma, and Tacoma Public Schools to Fully Fund the Larchmont Elementary Community Schoolyard Project
Tonight, the Tacoma City Council authorized approximately $32,000 in support of the Larchmont Community Schoolyard Project. This contingency fund request – sponsored by District 5 Council Member Joe…
Oct 27, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board
The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill a total of six volunteer positions on the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board (TCRA): two certified public accountant representatives, two…
Oct 21, 2025
A Statement From Tacoma City Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh on the Vital Importance of a Regional Approach to Addressing HomelessnessÂ
“Tacoma is a city that cares deeply about all its residents, including those experiencing homelessness. Behind every encampment is a person struggling with challenges that too often feel…
Oct 21, 2025
Tacoma City Council Takes Action to Mitigate Community Impacts of Encampments on Public Spaces and Shelters Â
The Tacoma City Council voted on October 21, 2025 to update Title 8 of the Municipal Code, relating to camping and storage of personal belongings on public property.
Oct 20, 2025
City of Tacoma Files Pleadings with Washington State Court of Appeals Regarding Recent Superior Court Order on Initiative 2
The City of Tacoma, on October 20, 2025, filed pleadings with the Washington State Court of Appeals regarding the recent Superior Court Order concerning Initiative 2. Motion…
Oct 17, 2025
City of Tacoma Invites Community to Play a Direct Role in Search for Next City Manager
The City of Tacoma has launched a nationwide search for its next City Manager, and invites community members to play a direct role in the process. A survey…
Oct 09, 2025
Statement from Tacoma City Council Members Sandesh Sadalge and Olgy Diaz on Defending Local Control of Law EnforcementÂ
“We share the concerns of Tacoma residents about the increased deployment of U.S. military domestically. As deployments expand to more cities, including Portland, Oregon here in the Pacific…