News from City Council
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…
Oct 07, 2025
Tacoma City Council Passes ‘Emerging Leader’ Ordinance to Enhance Youth Participation in Government
On October 7, 2025, the Tacoma City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 29056, to repurpose existing Committee, Board, and Commission (CBC) youth and student positions into restructured and…
Oct 07, 2025
City Council Sponsors ‘Trick or Streets’ to Provide Spook-tacular Fall Fun
The Tacoma City Council voted unanimously on October 7, 2025 to sponsor Trick or Streets, hosted by Safe Streets. Trick or Streets offers neighbors the opportunity to close…
Sep 30, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Board of Ethics
The Tacoma City Council seeks applicants to fill two positions on the Board of Ethics. The Board of Ethics consists of five regular members recommended by the Government…
Sep 26, 2025
Notice of Appeal in the Lawsuit Over Proposed Initiative 2
Today, the City of Tacoma filed a notice of appeal in the lawsuit over proposed Initiative 2, which was brought against the City and Pierce…