News from City Manager's Office
Oct 12, 2026
Pierce Transit and the City of Tacoma Plan Coordinated Approach to Safety
Pierce Transit and the City of Tacoma intend to enter a formal partnership to support a coordinated and effective safety presence throughout Tacoma. “Smart partnerships like…
Oct 06, 2026
City of Tacoma’s Proposed Biennial Budget Focuses on Everyday Services and Fiscal Sustainability
The City of Tacoma’s proposed 2027–2028 Biennial Budget, a $5.3 billion spending plan that addresses a $40 million structural deficit in the $696 million General Fund, prioritizes the…
Sep 03, 2026
Labor Day Observed by City of Tacoma on September 7
Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close September 7, in observance…
Aug 25, 2026
Tacoma City Council Adopts Resolution of Intent to Work on Unified Regional Approach to Reduce HomelessnessÂ
The Tacoma City Council has adopted a resolution of intent – brought forward by District 2 Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh with co-sponsors Mayor Anders Ibsen and District…
Aug 06, 2026
Tacoma Voters Approve Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Levy (Proposition 1)
The latest round of election results released today indicate that Tacoma voters have approved the Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Levy (Proposition 1), a 10-year funding measure…
Aug 05, 2026
Statement from Tacoma Mayor Anders Ibsen on Spokane Wildfires
As I look up at our smoke-filled skies, I am reminded of the devastating reality currently facing the Spokane community. The ongoing wildfires have displaced an estimated 65,000…
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 07, 2026
City of Tacoma Continues Working on ‘Roadmap to Recovery’
Following a recent financial forecast for its 2027-2028 Biennial Budget, the City of Tacoma has continued to work on its “Roadmap to Recovery” – a proactive, multi-year…