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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
TPD-PIO@tacoma.gov(253) 405-7134 mobile
(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
(253) 591-2054 desk
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We just received over $4 million in grants from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to help fund improvements in #Tacoma on South 12th Street and safety upgrades in the Fern Hill neighborhood.
The South Park Avenue Greenway project is part of our Safe Routes to Schools ...efforts and includes:
🔷Four new speed humps and a new traffic circle at South 80th Street.
🔷Curb bulbs and a raised crosswalk at South 86th Street.
🔷160 feet of new sidewalk to eliminate existing gaps, ensuring a continuous path for pedestrians.
🔷A new traffic diverter at South 78th Street.
The South 12th Street Project includes:
🔷Upgrades to three traffic signal systems, including larger signal heads with reflective backplates for visibility.
🔷Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) to give walkers a head start before cars move.
🔷A westbound lane reduction will allow for the installation of protected bike lanes, separated from traffic by a buffer and mountable curbs.
🚧Work on both projects is anticipated to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
We just received over $4 million in grants from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to help fund improvements on South 12th Street and safety upgrades in the Fern Hill neighborhood.
The South Park Avenue Greenway project is part of our Safe Routes to Schools efforts and ...includes:
🔷Four new speed humps and a new traffic circle at South 80th Street.
🔷Curb bulbs and a raised crosswalk at South 86th Street.
🔷160 feet of new sidewalk to eliminate existing gaps, ensuring a continuous path for pedestrians.
🔷A new traffic diverter at South 78th Street.
The South 12th Street Project includes:
🔷Upgrades to three traffic signal systems, including larger signal heads with reflective backplates for visibility.
🔷Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) to give walkers a head start before cars move.
🔷A westbound lane reduction will allow for the installation of protected bike lanes, separated from traffic by a buffer and mountable curbs.
🚧Work on both projects is anticipated to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
Join Mayor Anders Ibsen at his second office hours event tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Cook’s Tavern (3201 N. 26th St.) He’ll be there between 11 AM and 12:30 PM to meet with community members. We'll share information about additional office hour events soon!
Join Mayor Anders Ibsen at his second office hours event tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Cook’s Tavern (3201 N. 26th St.) He’ll be there between 11 AM and 12:30 PM to meet with community members. We'll share information about additional office hour events soon!
Meet Tacoma's Interim Police Chief - January 2026
🔴As a reminder, the January 13, 2026, City Council Study Session begins at noon. Agenda items include:
🔷Center for Strategic Priorities Department Overview
🔷 Planning and Development Services Department Overview
The meeting will be streamed live at tacoma.gov/councilmeetings ...and on our YouTube channel, and broadcast on TV Tacoma. For more information, visit tacoma.gov/councilmeetings.
🎉Check out this #Tacoma Report for highlights from the January 6, 2026, #TacCouncil meeting when Tacoma’s new Mayor, Anders Ibsen, and new Council Member Latasha Palmer (At-Large Position 6) were officially sworn into office. Returning Council Members Sarah Rumbaugh (District 2), Sandesh ...Sadalge (District 4), and Joe Bushnell (District 5) were also sworn in after winning re-election in the November 2025 General Election.
🎉Check out this #Tacoma Report for highlights from the January 6, 2026, #TacCouncil meeting when
Tacoma’s new Mayor, Anders Ibsen, and new Council Member Latasha Palmer (At-Large Position 6) were officially sworn into office. Returning Council Members Sarah Rumbaugh (District 2), Sandesh ...Sadalge (District 4), and
Joe Bushnell (District 5) were also sworn in after winning re-election in the November 2025 General Election.