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Department Name Email Phone Mayor and Council Maria Lee maria.lee@tacoma.gov (253) 534-5915 mobile
(253) 591-2054 deskTacoma Police Department Shelbie Boyd sboyd@tacoma.gov
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(253) 591-5968 main deskTacoma Fire Department Chelsea Shepherd cshepherd@tacoma.gov (253) 948-7363 mobile Tacoma Public Library Mariesa Bus mbus@tacomalibrary.org (253) 457-1867 mobile
(253) 280-2882 deskTacoma Public Utilities Mike Halliday mhalliday@tacoma.gov (253) 753-3119 mobile
Tacoma Venues and Events Hillary Brenner hbrenner@tacomavenues.org (253) 257-5540 mobile
(253) 593-7625 deskAll Other Departments Maria Lee maria.lee@tacoma.gov (253) 534-5915 mobile
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Each week, the City Manager sends a report to the Mayor and City Council to share important news and updates, and this report is available on our website for the public! Read the November 13, 2025, weekly report at https://ow.ly/3OpE50WVWlF. The report is available every Friday at ...tacoma.gov/citymanager.
💙Let’s talk Pac Ave! Planning Tacoma's Let's Talk Pac Ave event is this Saturday, November 15, 2025. Join your neighbors and share your vision and concerns for this area. Staff will be available to answer your questions and discuss the Draft Subarea Plan that will guide future ...long-term investments in the area. More details in the event page below. ⬇️
Thanksgiving Pie Extravaganza with Corina Bakery! - Cityline - November 13, 2025
🛍️ Shop local artists and get a jump on your holiday shopping at Arts at the Armory this weekend! Details in event page. ⬇️
Being Present Matters with Communities In Schools - Cityline - November 13, 2025
A Kinder Thanksgiving with Heartwood Haven - Cityline - November 13, 2025
Miss Pierce County Celebrates 100 Years of Sisterhood - Cityline - November 13, 2025
🎖️Today we recognize Brie Vaughn, who previously served in the Army National Guard (2013 - 2018) and US Army (2019 - 2024). She was stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord for the entirety of her active duty career where she served as a Signal Officer, leading teams in providing support in the ...field and keeping communications flowing. Her time in service taught her the importance of taking care of people, not just at work, but in their daily lives.
💙She brings this compassion to her current role with the City of Tacoma where she works in the Community and Economic Development department, connecting local businesses with resources to thrive and developing strategies to attract new businesses.
🎖️Today we recognize Brie Vaughn, who previously served in the Army National Guard (2013 - 2018) and US Army (2019 - 2024). She was stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord for the entirety of her active duty career where she served as a Signal Officer, leading teams in providing support in the ...field and keeping communications flowing. Her time in service taught her the importance of taking care of people, not just at work, but in their daily lives.
💙She brings this compassion to her current role with the City of Tacoma where she works in the Community and Economic Development department, connecting local businesses with resources to thrive and developing strategies to attract new businesses to Tacoma.