News from City Manager's Office
May 11, 2026
City Manager Hyun Kim to Present ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ on May 12
During the City Council’s Study Session at noon on May 12, City Manager Hyun Kim will present the Roadmap to Recovery – a proactive, data-driven strategy designed to…
Apr 29, 2026
City of Tacoma Modernizes Access to Municipal Code Online
Navigating the Tacoma Municipal Code (TMC) at tacoma.gov/municode will now be significantly easier for the community. The City Clerk’s Office – a part of the City Attorney’s…
Apr 21, 2026
City Council Adopts Updated Resolution for ‘Connect Tacoma’ Ballot PropositionÂ
The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution 41894 at its April 21, 2026 City Council meeting, which supersedes the previously adopted Resolution 41890 regarding the proposed Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks ballot measure. The updated resolution makes two…
Apr 07, 2026
City of Tacoma Implements Strategic Freeze on Hiring and PromotionsÂ
As part of its ongoing commitment to fiscal discipline and the responsible stewardship of public funds, the City of Tacoma today announced a proactive, temporary freeze on General…
Mar 31, 2026
City Council Approves Contract, Officially Appointing Hyun Kim as City Manager
The Tacoma City Council formally approved an employment contract at its meeting on March 31, officially appointing Hyun Kim as City Manager for Washington’s third-largest city. This approval…
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 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…