News from Finance
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…
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 05, 2025
FAQs on Proposed 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax
INVESTING IN A SAFER TACOMA Tacoma faces a dual challenge: a projected budget shortfall that threatens essential services and an urgent need to modernize our public safety system.
Nov 05, 2025
Planned System Outages in November 2025
UPDATE POSTED 11/24/25: SAP System Upgrade Successfully Completed The City of Tacoma has successfully completed the upgrade of its primary business and financial software system, a major milestone…
Oct 28, 2025
City Council Approves Mid-Biennium Budget Modifications to Bolster Public Safety, Community Services, and Infrastructure
The City Council has approved mid-biennium budget modifications for 2025-2026 as part of a planned and transparent process to ensure the City’s finances align with current community…