News from City Council
Jul 08, 2026
Statement from At-Large Council Member Latasha Palmer and At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz Regarding Stand-Alone Data Centers
“Many communities nationwide are expressing alarm over—and some are outright rejecting—the development of new stand-alone data centers due to real and potential impacts on utilities, local infrastructure, neighborhood…
Jul 02, 2026
City of Tacoma Observes Independence Day
The City of Tacoma’s administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day which falls this year on Saturday, July 4. The Tacoma…
Jun 24, 2026
City of Tacoma Launching New Voluntary Demolition Salvage Program to Promote Resource Reuse and Streamline Permitting
Beginning July 1, 2026, the City of Tacoma will launch its new Voluntary Demolition Salvage Program to encourage the recovery and reuse of building materials prior to demolition…
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.)…