News from City Manager's Office
Jan 06, 2026
City Council Approves 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax to Enhance Community Safety and Support Vital Services Â
The Tacoma City Council has approved a 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax (also referred to as the Public Safety Sales Tax). This funding mechanism is designed…
Dec 31, 2025
Community Events on January 12 and January 15 Offer Opportunities to Meet Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson Â
The City of Tacoma is hosting two community events – one in-person and one virtual – in January to offer Tacoma community members opportunities to meet Interim Police…
Dec 22, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Christmas Day December 25 and New Year’s Day January 1
City of Tacoma administrative offices are closed on December 25 and January 1 in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center…
Dec 16, 2025
A Statement from Mayor Victoria Woodards on Tacoma 2035 and the Community Safety Action Strategy
“Tacoma 2035 and our Community Safety Action Strategy reflect the best of who we are and who we aspire to be as a city. They are the result…
Dec 16, 2025
City Council Adopts Community Safety Action Strategy Built on Community Input
On December 16, the City Council adopted a Community Safety Action Strategy developed by the City of Tacoma’s Center for Strategic Priorities. The strategy will guide the City’s comprehensive,…
Dec 16, 2025
City Council Adopts ‘Tacoma 2035’
On December 16, the City Council adopted Resolution 41822, the Tacoma 2035 strategic framework, developed by the City of Tacoma’s Center for Strategic Priorities to build on lessons…
Dec 10, 2025
Linnaea Jablonski Appointed City’s New Human Resources Director
On December 9, 2025, Interim City Manager Hyun Kim appointed — and the City Council confirmed — Linnaea Jablonski as the City of Tacoma’s new Human Resources…
Dec 09, 2025
A Statement from Mayor Victoria Woodards, At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz, and District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge on Resolution 41817Â
“Good stewardship of City resources and ensuring that the services our taxpayers fund are delivered efficiently, safely, and without disruption remains incredibly important to us. Every building, park,…