News from City Council
Mar 30, 2026
Tacoma City Council Member Kristina Walker to Share Sound Transit Updates During March 31 Study Session
As Sound Transit grapples with regional budget shortfalls and potential timeline shifts, Tacoma City Council Member and Sound Transit Board Member Kristina Walker is calling on regional leaders…
Mar 23, 2026
Applications Sought for the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill two at-large positions on the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC). All applicants must be Tacoma residents. The…
Mar 10, 2026
City of Tacoma Elevates 28-Year South African Sister City Relationship to District-Wide PartnershipÂ
The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41869 tonight to elevate its 28-year Sister City relationship with George, South Africa to a district-wide partnership with the Garden Route District…
Mar 04, 2026
Independent Financial Agencies Upgrade City of Tacoma’s Bond Ratings Amid Broader Economic UncertaintyÂ
The City of Tacoma has received positive upgrades to its municipal bond credit ratings from two major financial evaluation agencies — Moody’s and Fitch Ratings — moving its…
Mar 03, 2026
Tacoma City Council Votes to Enter Negotiations with Hyun Kim for City Manager Role
The Tacoma City Council voted this evening to enter into contract negotiations with Hyun Kim to officially assume the role of City Manager for Washington’s third-largest city. Mr.
Feb 26, 2026
Applicants Sought for the Public Utility Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill a position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are…
Feb 25, 2026
City Council Confirms Appointment of Toni Esparza as Neighborhood & Community Services Director
On February 24, the Tacoma City Council confirmed Interim City Manager Hyun Kim’s appointment of Toni Esparza as Neighborhood & Community Services Director. Director Esparza has more than…
Feb 24, 2026
City Council Unanimously Approves Funding for HIV and STI Self-testing for LGBTQ+ Youth Â
On February 24, 2026, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41859, allocating $30,000 from the Council Contingency Fund to the Oasis Youth Center to expand…